Early Iron Hot Rods & Performance
Custom Hot Rods & Classic Car Restoration in Santa Fe
Northern New Mexico's go-to shop for hot rods, classic cars, and performance builds.
Our Services
Quality products and services you can count on
Custom Hot Rod Builds
Full custom hot rod design and fabrication from concept to completion. We build the car you have always dreamed about — your vision, our craftsmanship.
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Complete and partial restoration of muscle cars, vintage vehicles, and classics. Body, paint, mechanical — we handle every aspect of the restoration.
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Performance and stock engine rebuilds for classic and hot rod applications. We bring tired motors back to life and make them run better than ever.
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Custom Hot Rod Builds
Full custom hot rod design and fabrication from concept to completion. We build the car you have always dreamed about — your vision, our craftsmanship.
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Classic Car Restoration
Complete and partial restoration of muscle cars, vintage vehicles, and classics. Body, paint, mechanical — we handle every aspect of the restoration.
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Engine Rebuilding
Performance and stock engine rebuilds for classic and hot rod applications. We bring tired motors back to life and make them run better than ever.
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Performance Upgrades & Tuning
Suspension, intake, exhaust, carburetor, and fuel system upgrades for classic and performance vehicles. More power, better handling.
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Custom Fabrication
One-off custom metal fabrication for your build — brackets, frames, panels, and any specialty parts your project requires.
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Classic Vehicle Diagnostics
Troubleshooting and diagnostics for classic and performance vehicles. We speak the language of old iron and know how to find what is wrong.
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Hours & Location
Business Hours
Hours
Our Location
837 Camino de Monte Rey
Santa Fe, NM 87505
What People Say
“Best shop in town. We've been to other shops in Albuquerque and Santa Fe that leave us frustrated — these guys are on top of it! Highly recommend.”
Classic Car Owner
via Birdeye“I highly recommend Early Iron to anyone looking for a hot rod shop, classic car restoration, or performance work in Santa Fe or Northern New Mexico.”
Hot Rod Enthusiast
via BirdeyeFrequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call to discuss your project and schedule a shop visit.
Yes. We handle full custom builds from concept through completion — chassis, body, engine, and everything in between. Call to discuss your vision.
We restore muscle cars, pre-war vehicles, custom builds, and hot rods. If it is a classic or a custom, we can work on it.
Yes. We rebuild performance and stock engines for hot rods and classic vehicles. Call to discuss your engine and what you want to achieve.
We are at 837 Camino de Monte Rey, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Call (505) 310-3224 before visiting to confirm availability.
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Have a question or want to schedule an appointment? Send us a message!