Salmon Arm, BC
Built Different.
Award winning custom hot rods, restorations, and specialty builds crafted by hand in Salmon Arm, BC.
What We Do
Build it right.
From bare metal to show-ready, every service is done in-house.
Custom Builds
Ground-up builds from first sketch to final detail.
Restorations
Frame-off restorations done once and done right.
Metal Fabrication
If it doesn't exist, we'll make it.
Bodywork & Paint
Show-quality finish, every time.
Engine Swaps
Power and presentation in equal measure.
Our Work
Featured Builds
A few of the builds that have come through the shop.
Custom Build
1937 Ford Pickup
A ground-up custom build on the iconic '37 Ford pickup. Custom chassis, modern drivetrain, hand-fabricated metalwork, and a finish built to turn heads.
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Custom Build
1971 Chevrolet Blazer
A full custom treatment on a first-gen K5 Blazer — custom suspension, drivetrain upgrades, bodywork, and a purposeful finish built to be driven hard.
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Custom Build
1968 Ford Mustang
A fastback Mustang built the right way — fabricated components, modern performance, and bodywork done to show standards.
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Small Shop. Serious Work.
We're a tight crew here at Lakeview. Every build that leaves here has our name on it, and we take that seriously. No shortcuts, no cut corners, no compromises.
Beyond the Shop
Built Into the Community
Lakeview Rod & Custom isn't just a shop, we are a proud part of Salmon Arm's automotive community. As the organizers of the weekly Lakeview Cruise-In at Westgate Mall, we've been excited to be a part of something bigger than just cars: a community that shows up when it matters.
Lakeview Cruise In — Salmon Arm
Every Friday
Lakeview Cruise In
Every Friday evening throughout the summer, Lakeview Rod & Custom organizes the Lakeview Cruise In at Westgate Mall in Salmon Arm. It's a free, family-friendly weekly meet that brings together hot rods, classics, customs, and daily drivers from across the Shuswap. No registration, no entry fee, just cars and community.
$50,000+
Wildfire Relief Fundraiser
Following devastating regional wildfires, Lakeview organized a massive fundraising event that raised over $50,000 in a single evening, with every dollar donated to the Shuswap Community Foundation to support local small businesses and families impacted by the fires.
600+ Vehicles
Quinton Watson Memorial Car Show
In memory of local car enthusiast Quinton Watson, who tragically died in a workplace accident, Lakeview hosted a memorial car show and cruise-in that became the largest car meet in Salmon Arm's history. This event attracted an estimated 600 vehicles with live music and local food trucks.
Ready to Build Something?
Every build starts with a conversation. Tell us what you're thinking and we will do everything we can to help you achieve it