Black vintage car with white-wall tires parked on a driveway in front of a garage.
March 10, 2026
Planning a partial build of full restoration? Apex Auto Restoration in DeKalb, IL breaks down the differences in timelines, costs, and results.
Yellow Jeep Rubicon with large tires, parked on asphalt.
March 10, 2026
A lot of people think detailing is just a fancy car wash. It’s not. A real detail is more like a reset button for your vehicle. It brings back the crisp, clean feeling you miss when life gets too busy.
Light blue and white vintage pickup truck parked outside on a sunny day.
March 10, 2026
One of the most common questions we hear at Apex Auto Restoration is, How long is my restoration going to take?
By Brandon Wagner March 10, 2026
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By Brandon Wagner March 24, 2025
Farm Truck to Showstopper: Restoring a 1964 Chevrolet C10
By Brandon Wagner January 26, 2025
Restoring Confidence: The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
A Pontiac GTO car is parked in a parking lot in front of a building.
By Brandon Wagner December 23, 2024
The 1966 Pontiac GTO is an American classic—a symbol of power, style, and the golden era of muscle cars. At Apex Auto Restoration , we recently had the privilege of bringing this iconic car back to life. Its journey through our shop was a testament to the precision and passion that go into every project we undertake. The Challenge This particular GTO arrived at our shop in less-than-optimal condition. While the exterior still held the timeless charm of a classic, the mechanical systems told a different story. The braking system was nearly non-functional, a critical issue for both safety and performance. Additionally, the intake manifold showed significant wear, limiting the engine’s potential and leaving the car unable to deliver the performance its owner dreamed of.