Fast forward to over 25 cars, from Cadillacs, Impalas, Lincolns, and Monte Carlos. The DIY movement is thriving. I had always done small things to whatever car I had—things like wheels, hydraulics, and stereos—but around age 30, I had a desire to do a complete “frame-off” build, in-house, myself. I achieved that goal, and since then, my group of friends, along with the support of my wife, have built over 10 cars, all frame-off restorations and all in-house, literally.