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RESTORATIONS & RESTOMODS
25 STEPS
BUILD PROCESS
Discovery & Design
Metal Fabrication
Body Shop
Paint Shop
F.I.T Garage
Performance Shop
Quality Control
Delivery
Phase 1
DISCOVERY & DESIGN
Step 1: Discovery
Listening and Sharing Phase of The Project
Step 2: Design
The Project Profile, Illustrate the visionary direction of the build
Step 3: The Teardown
Delayering, Disassembly, Documentation and Storage.
Step 4: Parts Procurement
Order Parts and Start Major Rebuilds of Mechanical and Interior Systems.
Phase 1
DISCOVERY & DESIGN
Step 1: Discovery
Listening and Sharing Phase of The Project
Step 2: Design
The Project Profile, Illustrate the visionary direction of the build
Step 3: The Teardown
Delayering, Disassembly, Documentation and Storage
Step 4: Part Procurement
Order Parts and Start Major Rebuilds of Mechanical and Interior Systems
Phase 2
METAL FABRICATION
Step 5: Fab Shop 1
Sheet Metal Work- Rust Removal, Alignment, Dent Removal, and Floor Pans
Step 6: Fab Shop 2
Chassis Development.
Step 7: Mechanic Fab 1
Mock- Gap and Ride Height.
Step 8: Mechanic Fab 2
Powertrain & Drivetrain: Mock fit for chassis and body.
Step 9: Mechanic Fab 3
Powder Coating: Disassembly and Reassembly of Chassis Power Coating.
Phase 3
BODY SHOP
Step 10: Body Shop 1
Initial Body- Raw Body Work.
Step 11: Body Shop 2
Body Gaps & Fit- Line Shaping and Pre-Fitment of Bumpers, Chrome and other Exterior components.
Step 12: Body Shop 3
Final Body- Block Sanding and Final Primers.
Phase 4
PAINT SHOP
Step 13: Paint Shop 1
Painter's Block- Water Sanding & Final Inspection.
Step 14: Paint Shop 2
Prep Time- Disassembly, Repositioning and Masking for Paint.
Step 15: Paint Shop 3
Booth Time- Coloring and Clearing Process.
Step 16: Paint Shop 4
Post Booth Time- Color Sanding, Buffing.
Phase 5
F.I.T GARAGE
Step 17: FIT Garage 1
Finishing, Interior, and Technology Join Coach and Chassis and assemble all body sections.
Step 18: FIT Garage 2
Finishing, Interior and Technology - Electrical wiring, Final Assembly; Ready car for Trim Shop.
Step 19: FIT Garage 3
Trim Shop Final Creations of Wood/Fiberglass/Upholstery, Audio-Visual Systems Interior Components, Glass Installation
Phase 6
PERFORMANCE SHOP
Step 20: Performance Shop 1
Powertrain, Drivetrain and Accessory Drive Systems Final Installation and Tuning.
Step 21: Performance Shop 2
Chassis Perfection and Custom Exhaust.
Step 22: Performance Shop 3
Ancillary Mechanical Systems are Tuned and Tested.
Phase 7
QUALITY CONTROL
Step 23: Build Completion
Evaluate Master Checklist, Final Adjustments, Initial Road Test and Preliminary Reveal/Client Test Drive.
Step 24: R&D Final Road Testing
Once the assembly and all systems are complete, we road test the vehicle for 200-500 miles. Once the drive-ability and systems evaluations are approved by Sabra, the final detail and scheduling of delivery are completed. During this phase of the dream process, the admin team coordinates all vehicle marketing- whether that branding involves debuting at one of the tops shows or entering the SEMA Show Battle of Builders, registered for an award, or other global shipping details. Sabra also coordinates a “custom manual” empowering the client to enjoy and understand the vehicle for greater enjoyment.
Phase 8
DELIVERY
Step 25: Dream Delivery
Final Reveal and Delivery to the Client -Full detailing of vehicle inside & final photo documentation process.
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