Big Time Motors

Taking another beat to shine a light on some of the classics we noticed at the Annual Heritage Park Fathers Day Show N Shine in Mission, BC

To be surrounded by so many classics is not something we often get to enjoy

What a respect for the past
The craftsmanship
And before things turned plastic & electric

Not every project that comes through the shop starts as a shiny showpiece

This one came in for a full frame-off restoration

The body came off
Everything was stripped down
The frame was sandblasted
Countless hours went into repairing, fitting and putting it all back together the right way

The custom airbrushing was completed by another talented artist, but everything leading up to that point was done right here in our shop

Swipe through and you'll see the whole process

The finished product is what everyone sees

We're proud of all the work that came before it

A shiny paint job can only hide so much. If the bodywork isn't done properly beforehand, you'll end up with wavy panels, uneven body lines, and imperfections that become even more noticeable once the paint is on.

We've seen it all over the years—from rust hidden under filler to repairs that looked good at first glance but weren't built to last.

The reality is, there's nothing worse than investing in fresh paint only to have the finished product still look rough. Proper metal work, panel fitment, and body preparation are what create those clean, straight reflections everyone notices.

The paint gets the attention, but the work underneath is what makes a restoration stand out 🚗✨

Not every vehicle in our shop is a full restoration

Daily drivers deserve quality repairs too — especially when small damage can turn into bigger problems later on. Sometimes avoiding an ICBC claim just makes more sense.

From minor body damage to major repairs, we’re happy to take a look
Bring your vehicle by for an estimate

Another Datsun 510 completed and back home where it belongs