Autofab

Specialties

Custom auto and truck work, hot rod restoration, steering, rear ends, panhard bars. Off road prep including full chassis and roll cage construction. Fiberglass fenders, hoods and bedsides. Fiberglass tailgate for 78 – 96 Bronco. Race shock rebuilding and valve changes. Computer weight scales for chassis setup and spring rates. Early Ford truck suspension specialist. Norra restorations. Custom motor mounts, diesel conversions. Numerous tabs, brackets, bushing assemblies, fender mounts, and hood pin kits for fabricators and home builders. Custom flame cutting and Tig or Mig welding.

History

Established in 1977.

Autofab started with Russ Alnutt and John Ehmke building drag cars in Alnutt’s garage. Soon we were too busy and needed a building. In 1979 the partnership broke up leaving John to run Autofab and Russ starting TCK Toyota Conversion Kits. We always stayed friends through the years. John got into off road racing then tried his hand with street stock Cajon cars. Autofab has built many different cars and trucks. with some claiming 1^st place trophies at car shows.

Meet the Business Owner

John E.

Business Owner

Journeyman cabinet maker for years before diving into car and truck fabrication and welding. L&S welding of La Mesa and Pioneer 4×4 truck store were the kickoff jobs leading to the creation of Autofab. Russ and John met at L&S Welding leading to the partnership and opening of Autofab.