Sharps working on all classics.

Been real busy at the shop, and with Instagram it's hard to get on the blog and post something.   A few things picked up a 54 Chevy Bel Air  that i will be building as a 60's hot rod. Hopped up small block with a 4 speed and a 57 chevy rear. On my 36 pick up not much has happened besides a 4 barrel upgrade.  Used an Offy intake and an early Corvette wcfb carb with some custom linkage.  Truck runs great now with plenty of air and fuel. As for my chevelle its on the back burner for a while. Contemplating on an LS swap with a 6.0l and a 6 speed.  But that takes some serious dough.  Here are some updated pictures. 

Life happens to fast.

I've had this blog for a while now but for a long while I have been too busy to write anything up. It's a lot easier to post an instagram post then to actually write up a few sentences for a blog. So here us my attempt at getting back on board.

In the past year and a half a lot has happened.  My family has grown, the shop has been really busy and I got an extra project for a family car. My first born is now 2 1/2 years old and I have a two week old baby boy now.

My cousin and I have been really busy with new customers and new projects.
I now have a 54 Chevy Bel Air that's going to be my new family cruiser.

In the next few weeks I will be filling you in on some of the things going on around me.
So here it is. Some pictures.

Shop life...

Been real busy on my new venture. The shop is cranking and I'm getting new customers with cool cars. I work on import and domestic cats but lately we have had the chance to work on some classic and exotic cars too. Currently in the shop I have a 72 GTO getting a new suspension upgrade and some minor tuning.  We are finishing a 56 Buick Special, getting it running for the customer.  A 73 Dodge Charger with some polyurethane bushing upgrade. A 72 Chevelle getting a tilt column as ND a 72 Nova getting tuned. At the same time I'm trying to get my hood on my pickup but need to get my water pump rebuilt.  My Chevelle is getting a E-85 conversion and some major horsepower tuning.  That sums it up really good. So on to the pictures.  If you want to get some work done you could reach me at the shop at 805-488-3110

Sharps Auto Service est. 1969

As you know I have left my long time job at Lexus to pursue my long time dream of owning my own shop. 

This has been in the making for a few months now and finally we are up and running.  Jim Sharp owner of the shop for the past 45 years has retired and let us (my cousin and I) take over the shop. We kept the name Sharps as a homage to Jim and his father how have been in business for over 60 years combined.  This shop used to be a Chevron gas station in the early 60's when Jim 1st started later moving the shop over to the next lot and calling it Sharps Automotive.
We have put lots of work to clean up 45 years of shop use and getting it to how we wanted. We epoxy the floors, painted the walls and ceiling and tinted the shop office glass. Used to get hot as heck in there.  We have been up and running now for two weeks and have been staying busy. We work on domestic, Japanese imports and of course old cars.

The shop is located in Oxnard and has been for the past 45 years. Come visit us at 5577 Saviers Rd Oxnard CA 93033
Phone 805-488-3110

Here are some photos of the shop and some progress.

Ventura Nationals 2013

Went out to the nationals today and man was this a blow out. At least 700 cars and real good quality too. I wish I would have snapped more pics but it was way too hot to concentrate.  I ran in to alot of good friends, that makes the show worth it for me. Travis made it in from San Diego with the Chief roadster pickup.  Jordan Gram brought his new roadster out. Jeff and his brother Dusty brought their cars. My whole crew and friends joined in on the festivities.  Well enough of this here are some photos.

Some pictures from this month.

Need to inform you that I have been working on cars but not enough time to post. Have also been prepping for the new baby that's on his way. So for now enjoy some pictures.

New book...

New history book out, published by Arcadia publishing.  Part of their "Images of America" Hot Rodding in Ventura county.  This book showcases our car club the Pharaohs that was established here in 1956 by Bud Hammer and his friends.  There's also the Motor Monarchs, the Kustomeers, the Gents, the Coachmen and others. Please go get your self a copy. I got mine!