Carlson Customs & Performance

Carlson Customs & Performance Custom truck and classic car builds in Red Springs, NC. Lift kits, leveling kits, wheels and tires, color-match work, paint and body, and full restorations.

Your truck, your style, done right. Carlson Customs builds trucks and classic cars in Red Springs, North Carolina. Lift kits and leveling kits | wheels and tires | color-match and custom paint | body and metal work | suspension packages | full classic restorations

Whether it is a leveling kit and a set of wheels or a ground-up build, the work happens in our own shop. Call 910-843-5169
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Closer than you think, and worth the drive.

09/24/2026

September is wrapping up, but there’s no slowing down in the Carlson Customs shop. 🔧🏁
It’s been another month of progress, problem-solving, and getting one step closer to seeing these builds back on the road where they belong.
We’ve got plenty more happening as we head into October, and we’re looking forward to sharing what’s next.
Here’s to another month of keeping the classics alive!

09/22/2026

Old school style. Modern performance. Built to last. 🔧🏁
At Carlson Customs, we love keeping the character that makes a classic special while upgrading the parts that make it even better to drive.
Whether it’s improved handling, stronger braking, updated suspension, or bringing tired components back to life, every detail has a purpose.
Because these cars weren’t made to just sit in a garage—they were made to be driven.

09/17/2026

Built with purpose. Finished with attention to every detail. 🔧

Around here, we believe the parts you don’t see deserve just as much attention as the ones you do. From the frame and suspension to the brakes, drivetrain, and final finish, doing it right is what matters.

Another day in the shop and another step closer to bringing these classics back better than ever.

What would be your dream car to see come through the Carlson Customs shop? 👇

09/15/2026

There’s nothing better than watching a vision come together one piece at a time. 🔧🏁

At Carlson Customs, it’s all about the details—from what you see on the outside to the performance and craftsmanship underneath. Every build takes time, patience, and plenty of hours in the shop, but that’s what makes the finished product worth it.

We’ve got some exciting progress happening behind the scenes and plenty more to show you soon. Stay tuned!

09/10/2026

Labor Day weekend may be behind us, but we’re back in the shop and getting to work! 🔧🇺🇸

At Carlson Chevy & Carlson Customs, we know the best builds take time, attention to detail, and plenty of hard work. We hope everyone had a great long weekend — now it’s back to doing what we love and making progress on some exciting projects in the shop.

Stay tuned… there’s plenty more to come! 🏁

The ’79 Oldsmobile build keeps moving forward! 🔧🔥Big progress underneath the car, with the suspension and braking system...
09/08/2026

The ’79 Oldsmobile build keeps moving forward! 🔧🔥

Big progress underneath the car, with the suspension and braking system really starting to come together.

The Currie 9” rear differential is now installed, along with Currie performance axles. The rear has also received a complete Wilwood disc brake conversion, including upgraded emergency brakes and new cables.

Up front, the Wilwood brake conversion is nearly complete, giving us serious stopping power to match the rest of this build.

Next up tomorrow:
🔴 New Wilwood big-bore master cylinder
🔴 Fully adjustable proportioning valve
🔴 Finishing up the front brake installation

Between the Currie rear end, adjustable suspension and Wilwood brakes, this Oldsmobile is getting a completely different foundation than what it rolled in with.

More progress coming soon as we keep putting this one back together!

More progress on the ’79 Oldsmobile build! 🔧The freshly powder-coated Currie 9” rear end is looking sharp and getting cl...
09/04/2026

More progress on the ’79 Oldsmobile build! 🔧

The freshly powder-coated Currie 9” rear end is looking sharp and getting closer to final installation. Today we test fitted the new adjustable rear shocks and adjustable sway bar, and everything is lining up perfectly.

There’s nothing better than seeing all the new components start coming together after the prep work that’s gone into this chassis. Next up: getting everything permanently mounted and continuing the reassembly.

Stay tuned — this Olds is going to be one serious machine when it hits the road. 🔥

The front end is coming together. 🔧Another big step forward on the Oldsmobile restoration. The new front hubs have been ...
08/31/2026

The front end is coming together. 🔧

Another big step forward on the Oldsmobile restoration. The new front hubs have been test fitted and everything is lining up nicely. They’re ready to be permanently mounted alongside the upgraded tubular control arms, adjustable coilovers, and fresh braking components.

And we couldn’t resist giving you a little sneak peek at the new wheels. 👀

There’s still plenty of work ahead, but it’s pretty satisfying seeing clean, upgraded components going back onto that freshly protected frame.

Stay tuned — this one is starting to take shape.

The Cutlass is starting to come back together.After completing the rust encapsulation and underbody protection, we’ve mo...
08/27/2026

The Cutlass is starting to come back together.

After completing the rust encapsulation and underbody protection, we’ve moved on to rebuilding the front suspension on our 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme project.

New tubular upper and lower control arms are now installed along with adjustable coilover shocks, giving this classic a major upgrade from the original suspension setup.

Next up: new steering knuckles and another step closer to getting this Cutlass back on the road.

Stay tuned as the build continues.

A look underneath—and a big step forward on the Cutlass.The frame encapsulation and sound-deadening undercoating are now...
08/24/2026

A look underneath—and a big step forward on the Cutlass.

The frame encapsulation and sound-deadening undercoating are now complete on our 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme project.

After stripping the suspension and drivetrain out, we were able to get into the areas that normally stay hidden, treat and protect the frame, and apply the undercoating to the underside of the body. The result is a much cleaner foundation with added protection against future rust, corrosion, road noise and vibration.

There’s still plenty of work ahead, but getting the foundation right is what makes the finished build worth it.

Swipe through to see the progress—and compare it to where we started.

Address

914 E 4TH Avenue
Red Springs, NC
28377

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19108435169

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