THE BUILD SERVICES BOB'S STORY REVIEWS
Owosso, MI · Est. 1992

THIS ISN'T
A SHOP.
IT'S A CANDY STORE.

Bob Dedic has spent 33 years doing what most people only dream about — building show cars, frame-off restorations, rat rods, and custom swaps out of Owosso, MI. He doesn't do this for the money. He does it because he loves it.

★★★★★
4.8  ·  24 Google Reviews
Owosso, MI · 33 Years Running
See the '57 Build
33 YRS
In Business · Still Going
FRAME-OFF
Full Restorations
LS SWAPS
Motor & Engine Builds
RAT RODS
Custom Builds
SHOW CARS
Built to Win
4.8 ★
Google Rating
33 YRS
In Business · Still Going
FRAME-OFF
Full Restorations
LS SWAPS
Motor & Engine Builds
RAT RODS
Custom Builds
SHOW CARS
Built to Win
4.8 ★
Google Rating
The Man Behind the Shop

33 YEARS IN.
STILL CAN'T
WAIT TO GET HERE.

Bob Dedic didn't build a business. He built a life around doing what he loves. For 33 years, he's walked into this shop in Owosso every single morning like a kid walking into a candy store — because to him, that's exactly what it is.

Frame-off restorations, rat rods that turn heads at every show, LS swaps that make old iron run harder than ever, full suspension rebuilds, steering updates, air conditioning, interior work, and show-quality paint. If it's a classic car and it needs work, Bob has probably already done it — and loved every minute.

He's not running a production line. He's a craftsman who takes your project personally, because every car that rolls out of his shop has his name on it. That's why clients keep coming back for decades.

"IT'S A CANDY STORE EVERY DAY."
— Bob Dedic, owner & craftsman, Dedic's Auto Body & Restoration
The Process — Start to Finish

WATCH THE
'57 BEL AIR COME BACK TO LIFE.

This is what a frame-off restoration looks like from the day it rolls in to the day it rolls out. Click through each stage.

Stage 01

THE BARN FIND

This is where every great restoration starts — a car that's been sleeping for decades. Rust, oxidized paint, seized components. To most people it looks like scrap. To Bob, it looks like potential.

Every frame-off restoration at Dedic's starts with a full assessment. Bob walks every inch of the car before a single bolt is touched.
Stage 02

FRAME OFF

The body comes completely off the frame. Every component is disassembled, inspected, and catalogued. The frame gets stripped, sandblasted, and rebuilt from scratch. This is the only way to do it right.

Notice the "PROJECT: 1957 BEL AIR" sign on the wall. Every build gets treated with that level of intention.
Stage 03

THE MECHANICAL BUILD

Body goes back on the clean frame. Fresh LS engine drops in. Suspension completely rebuilt — new control arms, coilovers, steering rack. Air conditioning. Everything that makes this car better than factory.

This is where Bob's 33 years shows. The mechanical build is what separates a real restoration from a paint job with lipstick on it.
Stage 04

SHOW QUALITY PAINT

The iconic red and white two-tone goes on in the booth. Bob's paint work is the reason his reputation spans three decades. Every panel prepped, blocked, and finished to show car standards.

Robert Fitzsimmons on Google: "He matched the paint perfectly... great work."
Stage 05

THE REVEAL

From a rusty barn find to a show-stopping '57 Bel Air. Gleaming red and white two-tone, chrome restored, white walls, and an LS that makes it drive better than 1957. This is what Bob lives for.

What Bob Does

IF IT'S A CLASSIC,
BOB CAN BUILD IT.

33 years of doing this means Bob has seen — and built — everything. Here's what he loves working on most.

Frame-off restoration
Specialty

FRAME-OFF RESTORATION

The full treatment. Body off the frame, everything stripped, rebuilt, and restored to better than factory condition. Bob treats every frame-off like it's going to a national show — because it usually is.

Show quality paint
Paint

SHOW QUALITY PAINT

Whether it's a basic clean-up paint job so you can drive the car to shows, or a full show-quality finish that wins trophies — Bob's painted everything from daily drivers to display cars.

Rat rod builds
Custom Builds

RAT ROD BUILDS

Rusty, patina'd, and built to cruise. Bob loves rat rods because they're all about character and craftsmanship — updated suspension, modern running gear, and that unmistakable old iron attitude.

LS swaps and motor swaps
Drivetrain

LS & MOTOR SWAPS

Modern power in a classic body. Bob has done more LS swaps than he can count — full engine management, wiring, cooling, everything done clean. Old iron that runs like it's 2025.

Suspension and steering updates
Chassis

SUSPENSION & STEERING

Updated suspension, steering upgrades, and modern brakes that make your classic actually handle. Bob builds cars that drive as good as they look — not just show pieces.

Interior restoration
Interior & More

INTERIOR, A/C & MORE

Full interior restoration, air conditioning installs, and everything else that makes a classic car livable. Bob does it all under one roof — you don't need four different shops.

SHOW CARS · RAT RODS · DAILY DRIVERS · AWARD WINNERS · ALL MAKES · ALL BUILDS
The Work

33 YEARS OF PROOF

What People Say About Bob

REAL PEOPLE.
REAL RESULTS.

★★★★★
"My car was done in the exact time frame Bob said it would be done. Great job on fixing the door and fender — couldn't be happier."
Diana O'Connell
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Dedic's is awesome — the owner is one of the coolest, kindest people I've ever met. My car was done in the exact time frame stated and a job well done. I highly recommend Dedic's — my car repairs will be taken care of here from now on."
Susan Fries
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Excellent service! Fixed our sunroof problem on our Ford Fusion after the dealership said total replacement. They were honest and personal. If you need a collision shop, search no further. Thank you Bob!"
Chad Montague
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Dedic saved me $800 by magically smoothing out a crease and repainting the area on my 2012 Mustang. Looks great, fast, and reasonably priced."
Thomas Schultz
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Great place. The owner is a very good painter — professional work done. Classic cars, you name it, he can get it done. He did work on my '04 Impala and matched the paint perfectly. He does great work."
Robert Fitzsimmons
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Got my car in right away after hitting a deer! The owner is very nice and professional!"
Andria Waters
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Thank you Bob for your wonderful work. I know where to go if I need anything else in the future."
Jonathon McCorkle
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Very fast and professional — first time customer and I'll definitely be back."
Robert Olajos
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"What a great human being."
James Blum
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Amazing work!!!!"
Jamie Newman
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"My car was done in the exact time frame Bob said it would be done. Great job on fixing the door and fender — couldn't be happier."
Diana O'Connell
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Dedic's is awesome — the owner is one of the coolest, kindest people I've ever met. My car was done in the exact time frame stated and a job well done. I highly recommend Dedic's — my car repairs will be taken care of here from now on."
Susan Fries
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Excellent service! Fixed our sunroof problem on our Ford Fusion after the dealership said total replacement. They were honest and personal. If you need a collision shop, search no further. Thank you Bob!"
Chad Montague
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Dedic saved me $800 by magically smoothing out a crease and repainting the area on my 2012 Mustang. Looks great, fast, and reasonably priced."
Thomas Schultz
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Great place. The owner is a very good painter — professional work done. Classic cars, you name it, he can get it done. He did work on my '04 Impala and matched the paint perfectly. He does great work."
Robert Fitzsimmons
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Got my car in right away after hitting a deer! The owner is very nice and professional!"
Andria Waters
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Thank you Bob for your wonderful work. I know where to go if I need anything else in the future."
Jonathon McCorkle
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Very fast and professional — first time customer and I'll definitely be back."
Robert Olajos
Google Review · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"What a great human being."
James Blum
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
★★★★★
"Amazing work!!!!"
Jamie Newman
Google Review · Local Guide · Owosso, MI
4.8 ★★★★★ on Google · 24 Reviews

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