What a Full Build Is
A Full Build is the complete application of our process to a single vehicle.
Structure is corrected.
Shape and form are established in the foundation.
Finish follows only after the body can support it.
Every phase follows the same order described throughout this site, so what you see is supported by what you don’t.
One team owns the entire outcome, from initial evaluation through final assembly.
How It Comes Together
Every Full Build is organized around the body, because every decision ultimately shows up there.
Mechanical systems, performance upgrades, trim, and final detailing all depend on the structure and form being right first.
Some vehicles are restored to original specification. Others are refined beyond it. In either case, the process remains constant.
The sequence does not change.
Only the scope does.
The Body By Kiddy Signature
Full Builds carry the Body by Kiddy signature.
It represents complete authorship — structure, form, and finish resolved as one continuous system.
Nothing is handed off.
Nothing is assumed.
Nothing is corrected after the fact.
Timeline & Investment
Full Builds typically require 18–24 months. More complex projects may extend beyond that.
Investment begins in the six-figure range and is defined clearly after evaluation. Scope depends on condition, prior work, and direction.
Clarity comes before commitment.
Next Steps
Schedule a Consultation
A Full Build begins with evaluation — not assumptions.
FAQ
Timeline depends on the scope of work and the condition of the vehicle. Full restorations typically run 12 to 24 months. More complex builds extend beyond that. The timeline is defined after evaluation — not before — because the true scope cannot be known until the vehicle is fully assessed.
Every project is evaluated individually. As a general reference — surface refinishing begins at $50,000, full restorations begin at $300,000, and bespoke builds typically begin at $500,000 and increase based on fabrication, engineering, and design direction. Final investment is defined after evaluation, not before.
Yes. If you want to see the shop and understand how the work is done before committing to a project, we’d welcome that conversation. Visits are by appointment.
Our process applies to any vehicle where the body and paint work demands a high standard. Classic vehicles are our primary focus but the methodology — structure first, form second, finish last — is not limited by make, model, or era. If the standard is right for the car, the car is right for us.
