A CHRONOLOGICAL DATABASE OF PAST AND PRESENT BUILDS, INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, AND ADVENTURES.


As much as this site is a showcase of what we can do, it was also designed to be a index of projects we have worked on. In between time in the shop, we’re just as eager to get out and play. So this is a journal, a thorough database of work that will be updated regularly.

 

Let us know if you have any questions about a specific piece of it.

1971 Panina Dream: The SoCal Sleeper

1971 Panina Dream: The SoCal Sleeper

Posted by Austin Nichols on 3rd Nov 2025

Closing out our summer season and heading into the fall, we wanted to share this California sleeper early Bay Window Bus build with you all!  This Bus has a rich history and an owner who wanted to build a reliable, fun, and modern Bay Window Bus to travel for work events in the desert. &nb …
The Ruby Bus: 1970 Bay Window

The Ruby Bus: 1970 Bay Window

Posted by Austin Nichols on 10th Apr 2024

Story of this Bay Window: This 1970 Bay Window Bus came to us from a customer some time ago and his been in the shop family for almost two years.  The Bus has seen some great updates and its history is a bit uncertain.  The paint and bodywork was handled approximately three years ago prior …
Syncro Westy - Full Build

Syncro Westy - Full Build

Posted by Michelle Nichols on 15th Feb 2024

Story of this Vanagon: This 1986 Syncro Westy build had an owner with an amazing vision for a custom build that prioritized function and amenities. I can tell you if you had coffee with this man you would find him one of the most interesting, humble, smart people you have come across in your li …