Squid's Rod Shop

Squid's Rod Shop Hickory, NC: Built to a vision. Crafted in metal. Finished to perfection. Our Hickory, NC based shop is fully equipped to complete your dream car build.

Squid's Rod Shop is a professional builder of street rods, classics, customs, and muscle cars.

🦑 We’re headed to SEMA! Our ’67 W-30 Vista Cruiser was selected as an HRIA Unveil Car for opening day of the 2026 SEMA S...
08/29/2026

🦑 We’re headed to SEMA! Our ’67 W-30 Vista Cruiser was selected as an HRIA Unveil Car for opening day of the 2026 SEMA Show. Catch the unveiling Nov. 3 in the HRIA booth, Hot Rod Alley in Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 🦑

🦑 New full build in the shop—a ’72 Chevrolet K10. This one is getting the works: Roadster Shop RS4 chassis, LS3 power, 8...
08/26/2026

🦑 New full build in the shop—a ’72 Chevrolet K10. This one is getting the works: Roadster Shop RS4 chassis, LS3 power, 8HP75 transmission, plus complete paint and bodywork. Looking forward to transforming this one from the ground up. 🦑

🦑 New project in the shop: a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 R-Code 428 Cobra Jet restoration. It’s up on the frame table as we...
08/06/2026

🦑 New project in the shop: a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 R-Code 428 Cobra Jet restoration. It’s up on the frame table as we begin the metalwork, laying the foundation to bring this iconic Mustang back the right way. 🦑

🦑 Now building all Brown & Miller Racing Solutions hose assemblies in-house. Precision-crimped with Brown & Miller fitti...
07/28/2026

🦑 Now building all Brown & Miller Racing Solutions hose assemblies in-house. Precision-crimped with Brown & Miller fittings and smooth bore hose for clean routing, perfect fit, and race-proven reliability. 🦑

🦑 Join Squid’s Rod Shop in Hickory, NC! Hiring experienced sheet metal fabricator. Hot rod, TIG & metal shaping required...
07/21/2026

🦑 Join Squid’s Rod Shop in Hickory, NC! Hiring experienced sheet metal fabricator. Hot rod, TIG & metal shaping required. Resume + portfolio: [email protected] 🦑

🦑 New project in the shop—a 1930 Ford Model A. We’re known for building hot rods, but we have just as much respect for t...
07/11/2026

🦑 New project in the shop—a 1930 Ford Model A. We’re known for building hot rods, but we have just as much respect for the originals. This one is staying true to its roots as we get it back to running and driving like it should. 🦑

🦑 Classic style, modern comfort. This ’62 Chevy C10 now cruises like a new truck with a late-model reupholstered interio...
07/05/2026

🦑 Classic style, modern comfort. This ’62 Chevy C10 now cruises like a new truck with a late-model reupholstered interior, heated seats, cruise control, a backup camera, and doors that open and close with the feel of a modern luxury vehicle…and that’s just the beginning. 🦑

🦑 Custom inner fenders taking shape for the Coyote-powered ’63 Ford Falcon. Every panel is hand-fabricated for a clean, ...
07/03/2026

🦑 Custom inner fenders taking shape for the Coyote-powered ’63 Ford Falcon. Every panel is hand-fabricated for a clean, seamless engine bay that looks as good as the rest of the build. Precision craftsmanship in every detail. 🦑

🦑 Quick turnaround on the ’68 Ford Torino GT! We got everything dialed in, wrapped up the details, and sent it back home...
07/02/2026

🦑 Quick turnaround on the ’68 Ford Torino GT! We got everything dialed in, wrapped up the details, and sent it back home to its owner. There’s nothing better than getting another classic back on the road where it belongs. 🦑

🦑 One day we’re building custom hot rods, the next we’re bringing a vintage sports car back to top form. This ‘69 Porsch...
06/16/2026

🦑 One day we’re building custom hot rods, the next we’re bringing a vintage sports car back to top form. This ‘69 Porsche 911S is in for a tune-up, brake service, suspension work, and electrical repairs. Our team’s broad skill set keeps all kinds of classics on the road. 🦑

Address

4947 S. NC 127 Highway
Hickory, NC
28602

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 5pm
Tuesday 6am - 5pm
Wednesday 6am - 5pm
Thursday 6am - 5pm

Telephone

+17044621050

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