Trusted Suppliers & Dealer Partners
Quality Components From Brands We Know and Trust
At Innovative Rod and Custom, the quality of a finished build depends on more than fabrication and assembly. It also depends on the chassis, suspension, wiring, braking, cooling, fuel, drivetrain, and restoration components selected along the way.
We work with established manufacturers and suppliers whose products support the performance, reliability, serviceability, and finish our projects demand. These relationships give us access to proven systems, specialized components, technical support, and dependable parts for everything from focused upgrades to complete custom builds.
What These Partnerships Support
Proven Parts for Every Major Vehicle System
Our supplier network helps us match each build with components appropriate for its intended use, packaging requirements, performance level, and long-term service needs.
Chassis & Suspension
Frames, suspension systems, shocks, coilovers, steering components, geometry, and vehicle-specific platforms.
Electrical & Controls
Harnesses, instrumentation, engine-swap controls, circuit protection, accessories, and modern vehicle electronics.
Drivetrain & Performance
Engines, transmissions, fuel systems, cooling, tuning, exhaust, and supporting performance components.
Restoration & Finishing
Sheet metal, trim, interiors, hardware, braking systems, fittings, and the details that complete the vehicle.
Supplier & Dealer Directory
Brands Used Across Our Custom Builds and Restorations
The companies below represent many of the manufacturers and suppliers we regularly turn to for dependable components, engineering support, and project-specific solutions.
Wiring & Electrical
American Autowire
American Autowire manufactures vehicle-specific harnesses, universal wiring systems, and electrical components for restorations, modified classics, and custom street rods. Their in-house engineering and manufacturing make them a trusted source for organized, reliable electrical systems.
Chassis & Suspension
Art Morrison Enterprises
Art Morrison Enterprises has been a benchmark in custom chassis engineering since 1971. Its GT Sport chassis, direct-fit platforms, suspension systems, and precision in-house manufacturing support restomods, hot rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks.
Braking Systems
Baer Brakes
Baer Brakes engineers high-performance brake systems for street, track, and custom applications. Complete systems, rotors, and calipers are produced with a focus on stopping power, vehicle-specific fit, appearance, and American-made craftsmanship.
Drivetrain
Bowler Performance Transmissions
Bowler Performance Transmissions builds custom automatic and manual transmissions for high-performance street and race vehicles. In-house machining, dyno testing, Tremec conversions, and vehicle-specific calibration help create dependable driveline combinations.
Engines & Drivetrain
Chevrolet Performance Parts
Chevrolet Performance provides factory-engineered crate engines, transmissions, Connect & Cruise packages, controllers, and supporting components. Its small-block, big-block, LS, LT, and electric powertrain options support classic and modern performance builds.
Restoration Parts
Classic Industries
Classic Industries supplies restoration and performance components for classic Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, Plymouth, Buick, and Ford vehicles. Its extensive inventory includes sheet metal, trim, interiors, hardware, and performance upgrades.
Wiring & Controls
Coach Controls
Coach Controls develops professional-grade automotive wiring systems centered around relay-and-fuse Power Centers. Their kits add modern safety and convenience features while simplifying power distribution for street rods, muscle cars, and custom builds.
Instrumentation & Controls
Dakota Digital
Dakota Digital designs and manufactures digital instrumentation and electronic accessories for hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, and motorcycles. VHX, HDX, and RTX systems combine modern functionality with styling appropriate for classic interiors.
Cooling Systems
DeWitts Radiator
DeWitts manufactures high-performance aluminum radiators for classic and performance vehicles. Direct-fit applications, in-house brazing, epoxy-free cores, and available electric fan packages provide efficient cooling with clean installation.
Fluid Transfer
Fragola Performance Systems
Fragola Performance Systems manufactures PTFE-lined hose, AN fittings, adapters, and fuel-system components for racing and custom applications. Most products are produced in-house using precision machining and manufacturing processes.
Chassis & Suspension
Heidts Hot Rod & Muscle Car Parts
Heidts designs and manufactures suspension and chassis components for classic cars, muscle cars, and street rods. Independent suspension systems, 4-link kits, coilovers, and complete chassis packages are engineered and tested in-house.
Performance Systems
Holley Performance Products
Holley supplies fuel systems, intake components, ignition, exhaust, engine-management products, and supporting performance hardware. Its family of brands includes MSD, Flowmaster, NOS, Hooker Headers, and Earl’s Plumbing.
Chassis & Suspension
No Limit Engineering
No Limit Engineering produces performance chassis and suspension systems for classic trucks and muscle cars. Products such as Wide Ride IFS, Fatbar 4-link systems, and Pro-Tech chassis are designed to improve handling, stance, and ride quality.
Suspension & Driveline
QA1
QA1 manufactures shocks, coilovers, suspension systems, rod ends, and carbon-fiber driveshafts for classic vehicles and motorsports. Its in-house engineering and ISO 9001-certified processes support consistent performance and quality.
Fuel Systems
Rick’s Tanks
Rick’s Tanks handcrafts stainless-steel fuel tanks for classic cars, muscle cars, and custom builds. Fuel-injected, carbureted, restoration, and custom configurations are engineered for durability, clean installation, and reliable performance.
Suspension Systems
RideTech
RideTech manufactures air suspension systems, coilover packages, shocks, and complete suspension solutions for classic and modern vehicles. Their systems are designed to improve stance, ride quality, handling, and street or track performance.
Chassis & Complete Builds
Roadster Shop
Roadster Shop is known for precision-engineered chassis, suspension systems, and high-end custom vehicles. Advanced 3D modeling, CNC manufacturing, metal fabrication, paint, and assembly support complete hot rod, muscle car, and truck projects.
Chassis & Suspension
Speedtech Performance
Speedtech Performance engineers and manufactures Pro Touring chassis and suspension systems for vintage cars and trucks. Its USA-made components are designed to improve handling, cornering, stance, and street-to-track capability.
Performance Parts Supplier
Speedway Motors
Speedway Motors has supplied hot rod, muscle car, classic truck, and race-car components since 1952. Its broad catalog covers chassis, suspension, engines, driveline parts, fabrication supplies, accessories, and restoration hardware.
Engine-Swap Electronics
Speartech Fuel Injection Systems
Speartech builds custom wiring harnesses and control systems for GM LS and LT engine swaps. Plug-and-play harnesses, transmission controls, tap-shift systems, cruise-control kits, and related modules are built and tested in-house.
Performance Parts Supplier
Summit Racing Equipment
Summit Racing Equipment provides a broad catalog of performance and restoration parts for race cars, muscle cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, and daily drivers. Its inventory includes leading aftermarket brands and Summit-branded components.
Braking Systems
Wilwood Engineering
Wilwood designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems, including calipers, rotors, master cylinders, and complete brake kits. Its engineering supports applications ranging from custom street vehicles to professional motorsports.
Why Supplier Quality Matters
A Better Component Is Only Part of a Better Build
Strong brands provide a better starting point, but selecting and integrating the right part still requires experience. Components must fit the vehicle, support its power level, work with the surrounding systems, and remain practical to service after the build is complete.
Our job is to look beyond a catalog description and determine how each component affects packaging, geometry, wiring, cooling, braking, drivability, reliability, appearance, and future maintenance.
Application-Specific Selection
Parts are chosen around the vehicle, intended use, performance level, and the systems already in place.
Professional Integration
Fabrication, wiring, mechanical installation, and final setup are coordinated so components work together.
Long-Term Support
Established manufacturers provide documentation, replacement parts, technical resources, and dependable product support.
Planning a Custom Build?
Let’s Select the Right Systems and Build Them Into One Complete Vehicle
Whether your project needs a chassis, suspension, wiring, brakes, cooling, drivetrain components, restoration parts, or a complete ground-up plan, Innovative Rod and Custom can help define the right combination and install it correctly.
