About Hot Rod Express

Hot Rod Express LC is a full service restoration and customization shop which opened for business in May of 1995. The business is owned by Mike Winfrey, Rick Hunter, Jeff and Lori Burns. Mike has 45 years of experience in the automotive field including retail sales and building street rods while Rick has been turning wrenches and building cars for 30 years. Co-founder Jeff, a car enthusiast his whole life was an integral part of the business before health issues forced his retirement. Lori has 20 years of office and personnel management skills.

Together they have assembled a highly talented staff to become one of the Midwest’s best street rod shops. Whether you are looking for help with any part of your project or want to build a turn-key muscle car or street rod, the quality team at Hot Rod Express LC is ready to lend a hand.

The 9,000 square foot facility is home to a retail store and restoration shop. The metal shop is equipped with an English wheel, planishing hammer, two brakes, 5’ slip roller, mill, hydraulic shear, lathe, MIG and TIG welding. The full service body shop includes a PPG Global Series mixing bank, Air Filtration paint booth and down draft prep station. The upholstery shop is outfitted with three types of sewing machines.