Lakeview Rod & Custom
What We Offer
Custom builds, restorations, bodywork, fabrication, engine swaps, air suspension, CNC plasma cutting, and 3D scanning, all done in-house in Salmon Arm, BC.
Full-Service Custom Shop
From bare metal to show-ready, we handle every stage of your build in-house. No farming out, no surprises, just skilled hands, cutting-edge tools, and honest work right here in Salmon Arm, BC.
Your vision. Our hands. Zero compromises.
Custom Builds
A true ground-up custom build is the ultimate expression of what a car can be. We work with you from the first sketch to the final detail. From chassis, body, drivetrain, interior, all the way to the paint and final assembly. Whether you want a traditional hot rod, a wild kustom, or something nobody's ever seen, we'll build it right.
- Full ground-up builds
- Custom chassis and suspension
- One-off body modifications
- Chopped, channeled, and sectioned tops
- Interior design and fabrication
- Show and street builds
Bringing classic iron back to life.
Restorations
A proper restoration means doing it once and doing it right. We offer frame-off restorations with period-correct details or custom upgrades, it's your call. We treat every car like it matters, because it does.
- Frame-off full restorations
- Period-correct or custom upgrades
- Rust repair and metal replacement
- Mechanical rebuilds and refreshes
- Interior restoration and upholstery
- Show-quality or driver-quality finishes
Show-quality finish, every time.
Bodywork & Paint
Bodywork and paint are where a build either comes together or falls apart. We do it right, with proper metal prep, blocking, priming, and a finish coat that turns heads. Custom colors, candy, pearl, two-tone, flames, pinstripes — whatever the build calls for.
- Full bodywork and metal prep
- Custom color mixing and matching
- Candy, pearl, and metallic finishes
- Two-tone and multi-stage paint
- Flame jobs and custom graphics
- Pinstriping and detail work
Ride high. Slam low. Do both.
Air Suspension
Air suspension is one of our specialties. We design and install complete air ride systems using only the best components on the market. From the custom suspension, to the plumbing, wiring, and management, we ensure everything is integrated cleanly into the build and functioning perfectly. Whether you want a daily driver that drops to the perfect stance at the touch of a button or a show car that sits flat on the ground, we'll set it up right.
- Full air ride system design and install
- Airbag and sleeve selection for your application
- Custom air management and controller setup
- Tank, compressor, and plumbing integration
- Notching and clearance fabrication
- Street-driven and show-quality builds
Classic looks. Modern power.
Modern Drivetrain Swaps & Crate Engines
Want the look of a classic with the reliability and performance of a modern drivetrain? We specialize in LS swaps, crate engine installs, and full drivetrain conversions. We handle everything from engine mounts and crossmembers to wiring, cooling, and exhaust. Bring your classic ride into the modern era with a new crate engine today!
- LS and Coyote engine swaps
- Crate engine installs
- Custom engine mounts and crossmembers
- Wiring harness integration
- Cooling and exhaust systems
- Transmission and rear end upgrades
If it doesn't exist, we'll make it.
Metal Fabrication
Our fabrication work covers everything from custom chassis and suspension components to one-off body panels and brackets. We work in steel, aluminum, and stainless — TIG and MIG welded to a standard that holds up on the road and looks good doing it.
- Custom chassis and suspension parts
- CNC plasma cutting
- One-off body panels and patches
- Brackets, mounts, and hardware
- TIG and MIG welding
- Stainless and aluminum work
Precision technology meets custom fabrication.
3D Scanning & Printing
We use 3D scanning to capture exact measurements of hard-to-find or one-off parts, and 3D printing to prototype brackets, fixtures, and custom components before cutting metal. It's the kind of technology that saves time, reduces waste, and gets the fit right the first time.
- 3D scanning of existing parts and panels
- Reverse engineering discontinued components
- Prototype brackets and fixtures
- Custom 3D-printed parts and templates
- Precision fitment verification
- Integration with CNC and fabrication workflow
Clean cuts. Tight tolerances. Every time.
CNC Plasma Cutting
Our CNC plasma table lets us cut complex shapes from steel and aluminum with precision and repeatability. From custom floor pans and firewall patches to decorative panels and chassis gussets — if it can be drawn, we can cut it.
- Custom steel and aluminum cutting
- Floor pans, firewalls, and patches
- Chassis gussets and brackets
- Decorative and structural panels
- Repeat production of custom parts
- Works from DXF files or our own designs
Let's Talk About Your Build
Every build starts with a conversation. Tell us what you're thinking — we'll tell you what's possible.