Thompson Automotive

03/28/2026

Business has been very good and as we go into spring the phone is starting to ring for maintenance on our regulars cars and trucks.50 Hudson pacemaker in for prep to get safeties and ready for summer fun,A cadillac we did an engine swap in last year now wants some upgrades like gauges ( custom gauge pod currently being upolstered to match dash) and A/C.49 merc pickup in for finishing as it came from another shop we are finishing the front drop axle install,lowered the rear,complete cluster install, dual master/booster installed and all new brakelines,fuel lines,vacuum lines,dual carbs installed on flathead and setup.59 cadillac is still here but coming down to the end as undercarriage is complete,brakes complete,engine,transmission and rear axle revealed,wiring repaired,underwood detailed, the A/C that had been completely removed is back together and we are plumbing it.50 merc custom just dropped off for complete mechanical including disc brake upgrade,booster/master upgrade,all lines,swapping "teapot" carb to Ford stromberg style carb,fuel lines replaced,fuel tank replaced,A/C from vintage air to be installed and car wired. More to come. , , , , , air, ,

12/24/2025

More progress on the 59 cadillac. Trunk floor out. New one fabricated and bead rolled still needs some dolly work. Cleaning up the area to weld the new pieces in over the holidays

12/22/2025

We have been insanely busy this season so photos have not been uploaded as much.We have had the privilege of working on a large variety of folks cars. Carb rebuilds have been plentiful.Here are a few , , , , , , , , , , , .

07/01/2025

We are still packed full of work and more on the back burner but slowly recovering from our backlog.Stunning 69 chevelle 396 car in for alternator upgrade,new rad and fan upgrade. Also messed around with the holley sniper gauge readings.87 stang in for noisy release bearing,73 nova with rust in tank. New tank will be in next week and car needs setup,34 Plymouth sedan with a need for coil over spring upgrade,54 Chrysler imperial crown in for some maintenance and work continues on 79 Ford bronco. , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

06/16/2025

We are currently out of room at thew shop so all future projects are on hold till we clean up the backlog. Sorry for any inconvience this causes and we will resume bookings once backlog is cleared.

Send a message to learn more

05/30/2025

It's been very busy the last month. The large amount of classics started early in Feb even and it just keeps getting busier.From fox body mustangs to LS swapped lincolns we have seen quite a few already. , , , , , , , ,

05/09/2025

With the amount of cars currently coming through its been hard to post. Here are just a few of the cars we have worked on lately. , , , , ,

03/26/2025

Coming into spring we already have multiple projectsvon the go.The 65 lincoln is coming to a close as we finally get parts in. The 69 dodge dart 440 that started out as drop the motor and transmission we rebuilt in house for it and get it running has become a rewire, Get brakes all working, fix dash, and a host of other things. Bur it's turning out nice. A very clean 78 bronco that just got painted at Clements Body Shop is in for all the underhood detailed,motor reseal,transmission and transfer case reseal. The 59 caddy is in full swing as well. We also have an 86 chevy 1/2 ton for tuning,underhood clean up and a few other things. The 46 lincoln is wired but has transmission and torque tube leaks so it's waiting on gasket sets for both and then we reseal them. , , , , , , , ,

02/28/2025

Lots of work going on.79 ford bronco getting a complete engine and transmission reseal and underhood detail, A friend 3 D printed parts for the lincoln project. Holder for the power widow switch.69 dart in for us to install the rebuilt 440 and rebuilt 727 we put together for it in, detail the underhood,Install new underhood wiring harness and under dash harness,setup and bleed brakes.looking sweet. 59 cadillac complete rear differential and rear suspension resealed and rebuilt.frame rails painted, floors I'm trunk are next then new fuel and brake lines. , , , , , , #

01/24/2025

More work getting done in both shops.new 440 for a clients 69 dart built in house with transmission in house build underway,work on 59 cadillac in background in process, work on 65 lincoln continental going well and 46 lincoln is all but wired and due to be fully running next week.

01/20/2025

We are now able to sell dakota digital products through our dealer. These guys make the very popular VTX direct fit dash series and many other high quality products.

01/02/2025

Even though we have been off for the week I spent more time on the 46 lincoln wiring.First circuit test look good.Dome light system works,clock good,all lighters,front signals,parking lights,underneath heaters,factory fog lights.