Introducing a new shop in southeast Tn, Lightnin Rods

[Lightnin Rods]

Well, actually we have been open a year. We have been building cars as a hobby since high school, but lets not talk about how long ago thats been! Our shop specializes in Powder Coating, Ceramic Coating, and LSx swaps.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/Shop1-1.jpg

www.lightninrods.com (http://www.lightninrods.com/)

We did a ton of coating on Jason Shells' Super Chevy Cover car.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/SSmagstack-1.jpg

We are dealers for several companies and picking up more all the time. Here is what we have so far:

Schwartz Performance (One of their first dealers! Watch our eBay store for some crazy prices on chassis. http://stores.ebay.com/Lightnin-Rods
MBM Brakes
Keisler
PSI Wiring
JZ Motor Works

So far we have 2 completed LSx swaps on the road and are almost done with a sweet frame off 68 Malibu.

Here is the build thread on Dave's car, those at RTTH will remember it.

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https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?72279-72-Chevelle-build-quot-Melba-quot&highlight=melba (https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?72279-72-Chevelle-build-quot-Melba-quot&highlight=melba)

Give us a try, we are working hard on building our reputation as great shop. We do what we say, when we say with no BS.

Check out our website for lots of pics
www.lightninrods.com (http://www.lightninrods.com/)

Chris Light
423-650-1660

David Allison
423-421-3282

[novaderrik]

can't wait to see what you do with that tractor and dump truck..

[Lightnin Rods]

Hahaa! The old flat bed Ford is competely original low miles. We freshened the motor and did a full powder coating detail job on it. Looks better than it did new!

The tractor was a complete restoration. It was pretty beat before we started. Of course every piece that could possibly be powder coated was (well over 100). Now it's being used to bushhog the back field. :cheers:

[dropit69]

i remember that car at RTTH..Good luck on the car shop !!!

[Bryce]

Welcome aboard.

[RKHiPerformance]

Hey Chris...

It's Rick & Kristi...We lived in Cleveland from 1997 - 2003. You did a bunch of powdercoating for us back then, including some parts we still use. It's great to see you and Davey on here, and we wish you the best with the business.

These days, we are busy with this:
www.MetcoMotorsports.com

We'll stay in touch...

Rick & Kristi

[graluc]

Hey guys, great to here from you! Chris and I were talking about you not to long ago wondering what you were up to. I'm suprised we haven't bumped into each other at any car events lately. Send me a PM, would love to become a Metco dealer. I'm still running the upper and lower rear contols arms on my Chevelle.

Dave

[Brandon Miller]

Cool deal. You guys aren't to far from me. Live in McMinnville and work in Tullahoma.

[Lightnin Rods]

Brandon,

come check out the shop...i encourage all new customers to come hang out, and see our work. Plus I like to see everyone's ride.

[Lightnin Rods]

rick and christy....good to here from you guys, we need to hook up this summer and do a show together..

[RKHiPerformance]

Dave & Chris...

We'll stay in touch...I'm sure we'll see you guys around next season. Maybe you guys can even make it to the open house at our shop in the Spring.

Rick & Kristi

[billyrb]

glad to see another shop around. Are ya'll going to be attending any of the warmer-month events in Georgia?

[RKHiPerformance]

Hey Guys...

Congratulations on the full-page, color feature on the Chevelle in the new issue of Hot Rod! Good for you guys.

And thanks for mentioning the rear control arms!

[protouring70]

Hey I remember the Chevelle. If I remember I rode in your Camaro?

[Slick68]

Cool! You guys aren't too far from me. I'll have to try and come check things out sometime.

[prodigal son coating]

Congrats!

[bishir]

Congrats, we like to go up to the Copperhill area and raft/kayak. Last time I was in the area there were a lot of promising cars on the local craigslist.

[JEFFTATE]

Welcome to the site guys .
And good luck with the shop !