Jake Harrington Garage

03/09/2026

Good Morning!

Check out our Chevelle / American Flag sign! This design can be used with any car, truck, tractor, plane,..... anything!

Comment or message me if you would like to get your car or truck on a heavy steel sign!

From now on, all of our metal work will be over on JHG Metalworks. I will occasionally be sharing related signs on this page as well.

I'd really appreciate if you guys would give it a follow and a like! Share it with friends and family!

From the garage to your wall—JHG Metalworks is officially open for custom orders.

This Chevelle flag piece is high-detail, heavy-duty, and custom-built right here in the shop.

Whether it’s a car silhouette, a shop sign, or a family name plaque, we build heritage pieces that last.

Want one for your shop? Comment or message to start your custom design today!

02/18/2026

We just rolled this 1979 Ford F-350 out of the shop, and the results speak for themselves. The customer is thrilled to have it back! This copper is the original color for this truck! Such a beautiful color!

At Jake Harrington Garage we don’t just paint trucks; we preserve history. Whether it’s a full frame-off restoration or a custom color change, we focus on the details that make your ride stand out at the show and on the road.

What do you think? 😎

02/11/2026

Man I love a backlit sign!!

A huge thank you to Barrett Farms for sharing these photos of their new custom sign. We handled the design and fabrication, but we have to give credit where it’s due—the customer nailed the presentation with that mounting and backlighting setup.

It’s a perfect example of how a quality sign can become the focal point of an entire room.

What do you think?

02/04/2026

The wait is almost over. We’re putting the finishing touches on this 1979 Ford F-350, and that Copper Metallic paint is officially stealing the show!
What do you think of this color choice? Let us know in the comments! 👇

01/21/2026

Look how nice this 1979 F350 looks with the trim I added on for a customer! ✨ Such a nice touch!

01/19/2026

They don't make them like they used to! But we can make it better than it's ever been! 😎

Working on this 1979 F-350. My favorite part of any project is this exact moment: the transition from wet sanding to that deep, mirror finish buff. Putting the trim back on this beautiful copper truck!

01/05/2026

From the shop to Your Wall: Introducing Custom Metal Art

Most of you know us for the work we do bringing classic cars back to life. We spend our days cutting, welding, and shaping steel to perfection.

We realized we could use those same skills (and that same high-quality American steel) to help you dress up your own garage, shop, or office.

We are officially launching our Custom Steel Sign division!

Whether you need a logo for your business, a tribute to your favorite muscle car, or a family name sign for the driveway, we are building them right here in the shop with the same attention to detail we put into our restorations.

-Heavy-gauge steel (not the flimsy stuff)

-Custom finishes & powder coating

-Designed & cut in-house

-Check out the photos below for a few recent pieces we’ve finished. If you can dream it up, we can cut it out.

Drop a comment below or send us a message to get a quote on a custom design!

01/05/2026

Fresh paint always has texture! I don’t care who you are—there is always going to be some "orange peel" or texture in the finish.

You’ll see videos of paint looking like a perfect mirror fresh out of the booth, but don't let that mislead you. Modern phone cameras automatically sharpen and "edit" images to hide flaws.

I believe in being transparent, so I wanted to show you what the paint actually looks like and how to correct it.

This video walks you through my process for wet sanding and buffing. I do this to every single car I paint, so I always plan ahead and lay down enough material to work with.

I hope you find this helpful! Let me know if you have questions in the comments. 🛠️

How to Wet Sand and Buff Paint Like a ProfessionalIn this video, you'll learn the following: - how to wet sand, including what grits of sandpaper- how to buf...

01/02/2026

The key to a professional quality paint job is in the paint prep, not the application of the paint!

Most of your time will be spent block sanding. It can be a major waste of time, if you don't know how to approach it strategically. This is the method I've used for years now to get these cars ready for paint!

Also, I've been building a list of instructional videos on my channel for a long time now! If you like this type of content, make sure to subscribe because there will be many more videos coming to this list this year!

Thanks for watching and feel free to comment! I enjoy seeing all of your feedback on the videos!

In this video, I show you exactly how to block sand your project car to achieve laser straight paint. If you want a show-quality mirror finish on your classi...

11/07/2025

I'm looking to build and expand the business! I need your help!

One way to build is to increase exposure! One way to do that is by leaving a review on Google! This listing is new and I'm trying to get some reviews!

If you've found value in any way from the content I post, or maybe you've had physical work done at our shop, please leave a review!

I appreciate your help and I look forward to sharing more projects with you all soon!!

Jake Harrington Garage

5.0 ⭐ · Auto restoration service