Tag: PPG Paint

Restored Fuel Injected 1957 Chevy Belair Convertible

Nick Nance | Posted on September 16, 2016 |

How many of you have found an old car somewhere that you tried to buy from the owner? Well I’m a member of that club like many other gearheads. I’ll try and be brief but this is a story about a 57 Chevy that falls under the “cars with a family history”. Some 30 years […]

1957 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

Nick Nance | Posted on August 24, 2016 |

One of the most beautiful vehicles every built by General Motors was the 1957 Oldsmobile. This example is a rare 57 Olds model 98 convertible. D&P customer John G. had been searching for a 57 Olds 98 for a long time. The 98 is a much rarer model than the 88’s which were produced in […]

1960 Nash Metropolitan

Nick Nance | Posted on August 20, 2016 |

Here’s another one of those neat stories about a family and their classic cars. As most of you know DP Classics specializes in restoring and modernizing vehicles primarily from General Motors. At D&P we’re always up for a challenge. Southern California native Diane A. contacted DP Classics and inquired about restoring her classic that was near and […]

1958 Chevy Corvette LS3

Nick Nance | Posted on August 16, 2016 |

The Chevy Corvette has always been America’s sports car. Over the last several decades I’ve owned a bunch of em. We still own our 1962 vette that we bought in the 70’s from the original owner. At our shop we’ve built a lot of Corvettes and I’ve driven almost every model including the new ZR1. […]

PPG Training Facility Grand Opening

Nick Nance | Posted on April 13, 2016 |

Over the week Darryl attended the PPG Facility Grand Opening in Ontario, CA. This is an amazing facility that features the most high tech tools in the industry. Celebrities such as John Force attended this event and it was a great success.

Featured Car: 1960 Nash Metropolitan Convertible for Diane

Nick Nance | Posted on October 7, 2015 |

Here’s another one of those neat stories about a family and their classic cars. As most of you know, D&P specializes in restoring and modernizing vehicles primarily from General Motors, but we’re always up for a challenge! Southern California native Diane contacted D&P and inquired about restoring a classic of hers that was near and […]

1969 Chevrolet Camaro, LS3 Powered

Nick Nance | Posted on March 18, 2014 |

Powered by a GM Performance LS3 and 4L70E Electronic Transmission with many upgrades D&P Classic Chevy recently completed a complete restoration/modernization of a 1969 Camaro for California Angel baseball player Vernon Wells. The goal was to build a fast, comfortable dependable muscle car that fun to drive. In order to achieve this goal D&P completed […]

1957 Chevy Belair Convertible Hand Built by D&P

Nick Nance | Posted on December 24, 2013 |

1958 Chevy Corvette LS3 Powered Built by D&P

Nick Nance | Posted on September 5, 2013 |

GM Performance LS3 Powered, Paul Newman Chassis The Chevy Corvette has always been America’s sports car. Over the last several decades I’ve owned a bunch of em. We still own our 1962 vette that we bought in the 70’s from the original owner. At our shop we’ve built a lot of Corvettes and I’ve driven […]

1955 Custom Chevy Nomad LS3 Supercharged *Updated

Nick Nance | Posted on August 30, 2012 |

D&P recommended a new GM Performance LS3 with a 4 speed automatic GM transmission with overdrive. During construction Dave asked about adding a little more horsepower. Darryl @ D&P suggested a Magnuson supercharger that would add some 135 horsepower to the modern Nomad. Dave agreed and soon D&P was installing unit #1 of a special […]

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