I purchased a classic car and just wanted an official set of eyes to check it and give me recommendations on what issues may need addressing. Ben did a visual inspection of major moving parts and gave the carburetor and adjustment and informed me on items I needed to handled right away and others that could wait. It's a relief to deal with a mechanic that gives the best information and advice and doesn't just take your money and fix stuff. read more

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Awsome job on my wife's 1967 Camaro front end. Honestly it is really hard to find mechanics that want to work on old schools that you can trust. The pricing was fair, I had a range in my head on arrival and it was right there. Communication was great. Service was quick and he listens to what you say you want at drop off and really takes the time to get on the same page. I am looking forward to take my next project to their shop. Finding a professional shop and getting it done right the first time saves money in the long run. read more

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Great work on my 1949 Dodge will go to no one else for this car.Fixed thing at a resonabe price.

I definitely recommend Jack Dick Customs for repair or inspection of your Kia Soul cars. Their team went over my Soul with a fine tooth comb, verifying my 2013 KIA Soul was safe on the street. Good service is guaranteed. I watched them help two ladies with a problem with their huge camper from out of state, quickly solving their problem and back on the road in no time. Excellent Service is what they sell and my go to fir any problems I may have with my KIA Soul. read more

I've taken my corvette to different shops for professional help over the years. I wanted someone I could trust to keep my car running properly. The previous mechanic made so many mistakes and alterations and they just didn't make sense and didn't work correctly. So I started looking for a mechanic I could trust with my 1959 Corvette. Ben at Jack Dick Customs was the right mechanic. He removed many mistakes by other mechanics and installed correct parts. My car has NEVER run so smooth!! He's polite, quick, honest and really knows his craft. I will never go anywhere else. Ben is the best!!! read more

We brought my wife's 34 Ford hot rod there, Ben went above and beyond what we wanted done. We initially gave him a list of things that needed repairing, he accomplished that perfectly and quick so.... we gave him a part 2 list. He knocked that out right away, of course. What a talented, friendly guy. So glad we found this place, we have 5 vehicles so I guess we'll be back visiting Ben again. Many thanks Ben, Mick and Elaine Coyne read more

I recently brought my non running 68 Bronco to Ben. The Bronco had a number of issues, big and small. He quickly got to the bottom of the starting issue and did everything else I requested quickly and efficiently. I knew I had the right guy the moment I stepped foot in his shop. It was the cleanest, most organized shop I'd ever seen. This attention to detail in the shop carried over to an attention to detail in my car. Thanks to Ben, I'm back on the road and the Bronco is running better than ever. read more

I'm a big fan of people who have a vision and excellency for their craftsmanship and the knowledge of how things can be changed without changing the integrity or safety of what was initially designed by the engineers. Jack Dick Custom was founded by solo genius visionary men name Ben who I admire very much mostly because his vision how to get things done in a most efficient way by redesigning and top notch work quality. I have been bringing my odd projects from classic cars and Bikes and every time he has knocked it out of the park for me. I have the confidence he can get almost anything done. So if you want a custom built car or a special vehicle project that needs some help don't look any further you will be dealing with a guy who's passionate and professional about his trade and his vision speaks volumes. Keep up the good work Ben and I sure to return soon with another project. Cheers read more

Ben McCloy, owner of Jack Dick Customs began restoring my 1971 corvette coupe in January 2019. My goal for the restoration was to keep the outside and interior looking 100% stock, while upgrading everything to modern mechanically. Ben spent time consulting me through the entire process to help determine what parts to upgrade in order to achieve my goals. After a few weeks working with Ben, I was 100% confident my 71 corvette restoration was in good hands and I had found the right shop. Ben is extremely knowledgeable, a perfectionist and truly takes ownership of his work. The restoration included: Complete inspection and restoration of the frame, (frame-on), Complete suspension restoration and modification, EFI conversion, new harness install complete (Painless wire harness system) Interior dash re-wire, Interior restoration, high performance 4 speed A41 auto transmission installed with programmable module, new drive train, Blueprint 383 motor installed, Electric wiper door motor conversion, (Vacuum system eliminated) Electric headlight motor conversion, (old vacuum system eliminated). The restoration truly exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Jack Dick Customs for any level of restoration! read more

Ben has worked on a couple of projects for me. From a custom hauler to retrofitting a Ford modular engine into an old Ford. He does some truly amazing work and has an eye for custom fabrication and seeing Ways to make things fit and work together that the average person couldn't. He also does simple engine swaps or modifications read more

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I've had my car for 5 years and have visited/worked with numerous hot rod shops. I recently moved to the area and was in need of finding a shop who can handle everything from maintenance to hot Rod stuff install...I stumbled across Ben & JDC while researching for more shops during a coffee break- and I'm so glad I did! My car had been in storage for almost a year and it needed maintenance and all the fluids changed. I called and left a message. Ben called me back and I told him My situation and we discussed my plan for the car. When I got the car back and it felt more responsive and stronger than ever. He even looked at my brakes and that's our next project to overhaul then tackling the interior. He really gives you his honest opinion on what to do versus what not to do. He could've said "yes" to my idea/plan and taken my money but he shared his thoughts. With the awesome and honest work he displayed just for the maintenance work he did on the car- I'm pretty sure I'll feel the same way with modifying and installing new parts when the time comes. Thanks again Ben & Scott! You guys are awesome and I can't wait what you guys do to the '66 in the future! read more

Jack Dick Customs - '66 Dropped off for long overdue inspection and all fluids changed after being in storage for almost 1 year. - Auto Customization Near Me - Martinez, California

First time going to this shop, I experienced exceptional service. Ben was very friendly and knowledgeable with his craft. He even send photos of the work in progress and keeps you updated. Jack Dick Customs is highly recommended! Thanks again Ben with Jack Dick Customs for the TLC of My 67 Camaro. read more

This place FAR exceeded my expectations when having my classic Plymouth's drivetrain started, tuned, and broken in. It was a freshly rebuilt 440, tranny and 3rd member. Within a couple days Ben had it running like a top, and even found a couple of my DIY fixes on other parts of the car that weren't the safest/most effective. He fixed those too! These guys are honest, great with time and cost estimates, and maintained perfect comms through every stage of the process.....with pictures! I couldn't ask for anything else. I will definitely be going back for more standard and performance work in the future. read more

I sent Ben my 1967 mustang coupe for a tune up, seat belts, and some electrical issues. What I got in return was beyond what I asked for. This man is not only a master of what he does - he is a person of integrity, generosity, and a passion for classic cars. He went the extra mile over and again for our car - and made us feel like he was a family friend. We are leaving the area in a couple months - and very disappointed that we will be leaving JDC behind. If you have a vintage vehicle and you are within a reasonable commute of JDC, this is your place. Hands down the best auto repair experience of my life. Raised the bar beyond what any other business will ever be able to top. read more

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Ben was literally our super hero. We were visiting family out in the Bay area when our tire exploded on us and we were stranded. Ben was kind enough to help us in a time of need and I will forever be grateful for that. If we're ever in need of some TLC on our 70 Nova we will definitely be bringing it to Jackdick customs, just simply based off how amazing Ben is. Ty read more

After looking for a classic car mechanic and spending thousands on so called pros, I have found the best custom/ classic car repair shop in the bay area. Ben is the best. He knows his cars and you can actually see the results first time around. worth the drive no matter where you live. read more

Had my 63 nova worked on and it turned out perfect! Highly recommended for custom hot rods. Thank you!

The best experience I've had with any shop, Ben is honest, upfront, and respectful. I've taken my car 72 Buick in a few times and every time I leave extremely happy with the quality of service and level of customer service. Ben has always been great about communicating by phone and text to keep me updated on the status of the car. read more

As someone who has worked in the automotive industry for the better part of 15 years, I can tell you that it's not only extremely difficult to find a good mechanic, but more importantly, one that's honest and with insight. Ben McCloy at Jack Dick Customs has been maintaining my cars for the better part of seven years and never once have I been disappointed. I've found that where most shops will advise you to "replace" parts, Ben instead explains the issue in layman's terms, and then actually FIXES the problem as opposed to just throwing parts at it. As one of the few truly "old school" techs that's extremely well versed in working on older iron, it's refreshing to see that unlike so many, Ben still cares about his customers and the well being of their vehicles. The only regret is that I can't rate JDC ten stars. read more