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Back Bay Customs is a unique custom car shop located in the beautiful coastal city of Portland, Maine. We’ve provided creative, high-quality automotive services and car upgrades for more than 20 years, blending innovation with craftsmanship. From a single weld, to custom metal fabrication, to ground-up custom car building, our skilled craftsmen take pride in every job we take on, regardless of scope. Back Bay Customs provides the perfect blend of quality and style for your custom vehicle.
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Customer Reviews
Vaughn Pourchot
17:41 16 Nov 23
These guys are amazing on multiple levels! First and foremost, their body and paint work is remarkable. I brought them a raw fiberglass body that I've heard is very difficult to make look good. These guys nailed it! I wasn't even dreaming that it would turn out looking this good. And just so you know, the darker the color the harder it is to hide imperfections on the body. There's not one ripple to be found anywhere.On top of the quality work they were also super helpful and making sure my car was transported safely. It wasn't registered at the time so it needed to be towed and they took it upon themselves to come to my house with a trailer and load it up and deliver it. I was so nervous about having to hire a towing company so it was such a relief when they offered to do it for me.All in all, I'm so happy to have found these guys because I've been needed a reliable shop to send parts off to for body and paint. Plus they're great mechanics also. I highly recommend. Worth every penny!
David Barber
23:34 31 Oct 23
Mainely Sips just had some excellent updates by Back Bay Customs. Brake booster converted from a weak vacuum system to a very robust electric one. This 1957 Grumman Olsen never stopped so good. They also straightened out a rough running engine. Impressive work, team and location!
Todd Colpitts
16:16 11 Apr 23
The crew at Back Bay Customs are fantastic to work with. The quality of their work is second to none. They keep you posted of their progress all along the way with frequent text and photo updates. I cannot speak more highly of their craftsmanship and communication. I came in for wiring harness and LED conversion. Their work was superb. They fixed everything that was in need of attention. Shifting, steering, wiring, engine. You name it, they fix it. This is my second car they have worked on. Their work is more art than repair. Thank you: Adam, Dylan, Jon and Shawn.
Jason Landry
16:32 29 Mar 23
Adam was great to work with. Very professional, great communication, willing to share his knowledge and ideas and produced top notch work. I am very happy with the craftsmanship Back Bay Customs supplied me with on my projects. I will definitely be back for more collaboration.
markbradleyburns
20:33 12 Mar 23
Adam and the crew at BackBay Customs performed major surgery on the body of my 1971 Jaguar XKE. They used a mix of off the shelf panels as well as self-fabricated pieces to maximize quality and value. Their attention to detail is unmatched. And talk about passion for everything automotive - these guys LOVE what they do and the results show. Their creativity comes in handy if you want to veer away from standard restoration and create a unique machine. The headlight, bonnet and rear hatch mods on my Jag are subtle, tasteful and exciting to see. Check them out!
Anthony Licari
23:20 05 Aug 22
Honest, transparent, quality work. Will be recommending to family and friends.
Peter Meltin
15:59 20 Jul 22
I highly recommend this shop for the highest quality body work, classic restoration, and RestoMod work in Maine! I searched for 6 months around New England to find the right shop for an extensive repair on my damaged custom lead sled. They went above and beyond my expectations with the quality of work they did. The owner is always on top of communication with you if not one step ahead. The combination of skills on this team are truly unmatched. I’ve have nothing but excellent things to say about the craftsmanship and professionalism from the crew at Back Bay Customs. The builds that these guys do from start to finish are SEMA quality builds, you have to check it out for yourself
Stephanie Williams
15:24 24 Sep 20
One of a kind expectional service! I brought my 64' Mustang to them. They went above and beyond to have it washed and cleaned within 24 hours. Great customer service and very professional. I highly recommend Back Bay Customs for your automotive needs!Bruce
Stephanie Williams
15:19 24 Sep 20
Professional Service at it's BEST! I brought my 66' Bronco in for repair. Fast service and great quality. I can not say enough good things about Back Bay Customs! Thanks for making my Bronco NEW again!Happy Customer 😊
Mason Berry
04:19 03 Aug 20
When it comes to your Overland needs. Ozark Overland Outfitters is the way to go. Jason is a genius when it comes to anything toyota and has the knowledge to turn any rig you have into a overlanding machine. When you're in West Plains swing by you won't be sorry.
William Hanley
19:30 01 May 20
Where do I start...Well, first I have to say that Back Bay Customs understands the importance and value in not only building beautiful cars but also building relationships with people. Working directly with Adam at BBC was fantastic, he's a text book car guy that is passionate, professional and attentive to the client and build. Second, the craft exhibited at BBC was true wizardry, every time I visited the shop I just loved watching the magic. We brought our 1966 Bel Air Wagon in for a thorough sorting of the exhaust, suspension, steering, electrical and brakes. Adam and crew hand made the most amazing 3" dual exhaust that was the piece-de-resistance of the entire build. Watching the fabrication process was witnessing art in motion as BBC are masters of old school hand work in new school contexts, being able to seamlessly bridge art and technology in the custom build process. Bottom line was the build was as much an important part of the journey for us as was putting the pedal to the floor when it was all complete. Adam and crew recognized that from day one. Hats off to Back Bay Customs!
Grinnell More
23:48 29 Apr 20
Back Bay Customs did extensive work on two vehicles I have been involved with. The first was a one-of-a-kind custom project while the second was a classic in need of restoration. Both projects turned out beautifully. I have visited the shop in Portland many times and have gotten to know Adam and some of the other team members. We get to see the skillful results of their work on a near daily basis. This is what I can tell you: They are practiced in the principals and methods of all vehicle systems. They are fluent in frames, suspension systems, power-trains, brakes, body & sheet metal, electrical systems, interiors, paints & finishes – you name it. Adam and team possess an uncommon level of knowledge, skill and shop resources. This enables them to take on challenging projects and deliver unique high-quality custom builds. They are skilled in all disciplines of metal fabrication. The vehicles I've seen Back Bay work on frequently receive complements from complete strangers. Adam and the team are enthusiastic, motivated, courteous and easy to work with. I unhesitatingly recommend.
Cindy Sherwood
18:47 19 Aug 19
Adam did a complete ground-up rebuild for me and his expertise and attention to detail was superb! He involved me in the decision making process and provided options when possible. I highly recommend Back Bay Customs!
coti sandman
03:07 27 May 19
Simply the best. Better than all the rest!
Raber Home
12:10 22 Aug 17
Great shop super high-quality work very fast attention to detail best shop I found in Portland!!
