Hullco Antique Auto Restorations

Hullco Antique Auto Restorations Hullco is a full service specialty
automotive restoration, repair and maintenance
facility. Experts in classic and antique automotive restoration.

Whether you want us to build you a nice
driver for the street, or a Pebble Beach quality show car, Hullco Antique Auto Restoration is the place for you.

We’ve made great progress on the 1967 Pontiac Firebird. This post highlights the metal work completed on the quarter pan...
06/05/2026

We’ve made great progress on the 1967 Pontiac Firebird. This post highlights the metal work completed on the quarter panels, rear body panel, and roof area. You can see the before-and-after transformation of the bodywork in these areas.
At the factory, the quarter panel and rear body panel were spot welded together from the back side, and a seam sealer was applied to fill the gap. Here at Hullco, we take a different approach. We weld the seam solid, then carefully recreate the factory body line in the welded area. This method creates a cleaner, more durable repair that eliminates the possibility of the seam cracking over time due to normal body flex. The result is a stronger repair while maintaining the original appearance of the vehicle.

Another restoration project here at Hullco is this 1967 Dodge A100 Van. Over the last several weeks, a tremendous amount...
06/04/2026

Another restoration project here at Hullco is this 1967 Dodge A100 Van. Over the last several weeks, a tremendous amount of repair work has gone into both the body and four of the van’s six doors. We’ve now reached the point where four of the doors, along with the right side of the van, have been sprayed in first-stage primer.
The remaining two doors still require bodywork before they’re ready for primer, but progress is moving steadily forward.
One interesting detail on this project involved the spare tire mount. At some point in the van’s life, the original mount had been cut out before the vehicle arrived at Hullco. Fortunately, the owner was able to source another original mount for us, and we’ve since installed it back into the van.
Up next, we’ll be climbing up on some ladders to evaluate the roof panel and determine the best path forward for its restoration. Stay tuned!

This 1931 Buick has received a lot of TLC here at Hullco over the last few months.We talked in a previous post about the...
06/03/2026

This 1931 Buick has received a lot of TLC here at Hullco over the last few months.
We talked in a previous post about the extensive work done to repair the drip rails. Once that was completed, our attention turned to correcting the mismatched paint color on the golf bag door.
A golf bag door?? That’s right — this car was actually manufactured with a dedicated compartment for the owner’s golf clubs. In the early 1930s, features like this were aimed at wealthy buyers and reflected the luxury lifestyle associated with automobiles of the era. Cars like this weren’t just transportation — they were status symbols.
In the first photo, you can see just how different the color was when the car first arrived at our shop. We began by stripping the paint from the door and completing the necessary bodywork. Once that was finished, we reinstalled the door to ensure the fit and panel gaps were exactly where they needed to be before moving on to paint.
From there, we blended the new paint into the surrounding panels. “Blending” means extending the paint beyond the repaired area and into the adjacent panels so the transition becomes invisible to the eye. Since the Buick’s existing paint is older and naturally weathered over time, spraying the exact same color on just the door still would have resulted in a noticeable mismatch. By blending into the surrounding areas, we were able to create a seamless finish that looks natural with the rest of the car.
It’s details like this that make a restoration repair truly disappear.
Up next, we’ll be turning our attention to the center hood strip — including the journey to locate and repair the correct original pieces for the car.

06/02/2026

This 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T still wears its original survivor paint, complete with the faded hand-painted lettering of "Johnson & Son Body & Radiator Works" from Canton. Whether it served as a shop car or a local promotional vehicle, the car's history is literally written across its quarter panels. Preserving details like this is what makes survivor cars so special.

Big progress on the 1930 Model A pickup!The cab and doors have officially made their way into the paint booth for their ...
06/01/2026

Big progress on the 1930 Model A pickup!
The cab and doors have officially made their way into the paint booth for their first stage of primer. Getting to this point took a tremendous amount of effort, so it’s exciting to be at this point.
Once this round of primer cures, we’ll re-block the entire cab and both doors to make sure every panel is laser straight before moving into final primer. After one last round of blocking, the cab and doors will finally be ready for paint.
We’re getting closer and closer to seeing this truck come back to life.
Anyone want to guess the color? It’s very unique. We’ve mentioned it in previous posts… let’s see who’s been paying attention. 👀

05/29/2026

Fun Franklin Friday! 1922 & 1929

The next major task on the 1922 Franklin 10B was replacing the vinyl top. It’s incredible to see how these roofs were co...
05/20/2026

The next major task on the 1922 Franklin 10B was replacing the vinyl top. It’s incredible to see how these roofs were constructed over 100 years ago — layer by layer, all by hand.

The process started with carefully removing the drip rails that run around the front and both sides of the car. Since the rails are aluminum, they bend very easily, and the nails are actually part of the drip rail itself, making removal a delicate and time-consuming job.

Once the drip rails were removed, we carefully pulled all of the tacks holding the top material in place. Underneath, we uncovered the original roof construction: the old vinyl top, followed by a layer of felt padding, and then a cheesecloth-style material underneath. These multiple layers helped create a smoother finish, added insulation, reduced noise and vibration, and protected the wooden roof structure beneath.

The installation process was essentially the reverse of removal. We first installed the new cheesecloth, followed by the padding and new vinyl top. Before reinstalling the drip rails, each one had to be carefully straightened so the nails would line back up with the exact holes they originally came out of. This was no easy task, especially since the new top material covered the original holes.

Now that the drip rails are back on the car, the next step will be painting them in their original factory black color.

This 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pickup has truly been a labor of love over the last few years, and we are finally in the last s...
05/19/2026

This 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pickup has truly been a labor of love over the last few years, and we are finally in the last stages before returning it to its owner.
One special request from the owner was adding a lock to the driver-side door — something these trucks did not originally come with from the factory. Back in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Chevrolet only installed an exterior lock on the passenger-side door. The idea was that drivers parked on the street could safely unlock the truck from the sidewalk side instead of standing in traffic next to the driver’s door.
Our challenge? The driver-side lock mechanism simply does not exist for these trucks… and neither does the hole for the lock cylinder in the door itself. That meant mechanic Justin had to fabricate the mechanism from scratch and carefully create the opening for the new lock cylinder.
It’s details and challenges like this that make restoration work both demanding and rewarding.
For the finale of this truck, we’ll be installing an original-style visor over the windshield. Stay tuned!

Introducing the newest arrival here at Hullco — a 1967 Pontiac Firebird with a story we’re excited to continue.This car ...
05/15/2026

Introducing the newest arrival here at Hullco — a 1967 Pontiac Firebird with a story we’re excited to continue.
This car was actually here in our shop 15 years ago. Back then, we completed extensive metal work, including replacing both quarter panels, wheel wells, and the trunk floor. We also sourced a combination of new and used body parts, including doors, fenders, and a hood.
Like many long-term restoration projects, life stepped in. With kids heading off to college and other responsibilities taking priority, the owner brought the car home, where it sat in his garage exactly as it left our shop.
Fast forward 15 years — the kids are grown, college is behind them, and the owner is now retired. His goal? Finish the car so his family can finally enjoy it together.
We’re thrilled to have this Firebird back at Hullco and honored to help bring this project across the finish line.
Our first task will be disassembling the nose and beginning the next phase of work from the back forward.
More to come soon!

After finishing the damaged hood on this 1922 Franklin Series 10B, we moved on to the cowl area, which was also damaged ...
05/11/2026

After finishing the damaged hood on this 1922 Franklin Series 10B, we moved on to the cowl area, which was also damaged when the tree fell on the car.

We used the same repair process on the cowl that we used on the hood, but this stage was a bit more time-consuming since the cowl is attached to the car. That meant working underneath the dash to access and metal-finish the dents properly.

One really interesting thing in these photos is how differently the color appears depending on the camera angle and lighting. Believe it or not, every one of these pictures is the exact same paint color.

Next up is the final major task on this project: replacing the roof material. Stay tuned!

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