Full Throttle Restoration & Repair
Santa Ana, CA · Orange County · Est. 2009
Owner Ray L. Noel (successor to So. Cal. Collectibles)
A genuine frame-off shop, not a parts counter or a dealer — Full Throttle does full and frame-on restorations, custom fabrication, and late-model drivetrain swaps in-house. Owner Ray Noel took it over from So. Cal. Collectibles in 2009. Public reviews are strong and consistent and the work skews classic Ford and Chevy plus hot-rod builds; reviewers note it isn't the cheapest shop, which tracks with the build caliber rather than against it.
An owner wanting a full ground-up restoration or a restomod drivetrain swap done under one roof, who values craft over the lowest quote.
Known for
Done in-house
Services listed
- Full frame-off & frame-on restoration
- Engine, transmission & differential rebuild
- Custom subframes, chassis & suspension
- Disc-brake & power/hydroboost conversions
- Re-chrome, trim, interior & upholstery
What this work costs
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- 2.Get the hourly rate split for fabrication vs. paint/body before you compare their quote to a cheaper shop's.
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Common questions
- What is Full Throttle Restoration & Repair known for?
- Full Throttle Restoration & Repair's specialties include Frame-off & frame-on restoration, Custom fabrication, Rust repair & panel replacement, Drivetrain swaps (LS / Coyote).
- Where is Full Throttle Restoration & Repair located?
- 1025 N Santiago St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
- What does Full Throttle Restoration & Repair do in-house?
- Full Throttle Restoration & Repair handles Fabrication, Restoration, Paint & body, Drivetrain in-house.
- Who is Full Throttle Restoration & Repair best suited for?
- An owner wanting a full ground-up restoration or a restomod drivetrain swap done under one roof, who values craft over the lowest quote.
Sources
- https://www.fullthrottlerr.com/ — name, specialties, services, founded, ownership
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/full-throttle-restoration-and-repair-santa-ana-5 — city, state, reviews
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