Texas has the second-largest classic car community in the United States — and for good reason. The Lone Star State's wide-open highways, year-round driving weather, and strong car show circuit make it one of the best places to own a custom hot rod. But finding a builder who combines old-school craftsmanship with modern engineering is still a challenge, even in a state as large as Texas.
That is why Texas clients choose Carolina Street Rods. Our Charlotte, NC facility has delivered over 500 custom builds in 25+ years — with clients in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, and Lubbock. We handle everything: you ship your project car to us (or we source the perfect donor), we build it to your exact specifications, and we deliver the finished vehicle to your Texas address via enclosed transport.
Ground-up hot rod and street rod construction. From bare chassis to turn-key, show-quality finish. Every build is unique to your vision. We source donors from Texas junkyards and auctions when needed.
Complete LS3, LS7, LT4, and Ford Coyote 5.0 engine swap packages. Includes wiring, fuel system, cooling, exhaust, and ECU tuning. Texas heat-rated cooling systems included as standard for all Texas-bound builds.
We partner with trusted enclosed auto transport companies for safe, insured delivery to any Texas address. Door-to-door service. Charlotte to Houston: 5-6 days. Charlotte to Dallas: 4-5 days. Fully insured up to $150,000.
Shipping: 5-6 days | Cost: $1,400-$1,800
Shipping: 4-5 days | Cost: $1,200-$1,600
Shipping: 5-6 days | Cost: $1,300-$1,700
Shipping: 5-6 days | Cost: $1,300-$1,700
Shipping: 4-5 days | Cost: $1,200-$1,600
Shipping: 6-7 days | Cost: $1,600-$2,000
We display our builds at major Texas automotive events throughout the year. Meet our team in person and see our quality firsthand:
Absolutely. Approximately 30% of our clients are out-of-state, with Texas being our second-largest customer base after North Carolina. We handle everything — you ship your project car to our Charlotte facility (or we source a donor), we build it to your exact specifications over 6 to 18 months depending on complexity, and we deliver the finished vehicle to your Texas address via enclosed transport. We provide weekly photo and video build updates so you can follow every stage of your project from Houston, Dallas, Austin, or anywhere in the Lone Star State.
Enclosed transport shipping from Charlotte, NC to major Texas cities costs $1,200 to $1,800 depending on distance and vehicle size. Open transport (suitable for non-show vehicles) runs $800 to $1,200. Door-to-door delivery takes 4 to 7 business days. We work with trusted carriers who specialize in classic and custom vehicles — fully insured up to $150,000 per vehicle. Shipping cost is typically included in our build packages for Texas clients.
Yes — this is critical for Texas-bound builds. All our Texas client vehicles receive upgraded cooling systems as standard: dual-pass aluminum radiators, high-CFM electric fans, and proper airflow shrouding. For LS-swapped vehicles, we spec a minimum 27x19 radiator with dual SPAL fans. We also install transmission coolers and power steering coolers for vehicles that will see regular use in 100°F+ Texas summers. This is not an upgrade — it is a baseline requirement for any hot rod headed to Texas.
We offer complete LS swap packages including LS3 (430 HP), LS7 (505 HP), and supercharged LT4 (650 HP) installations with Holley Terminator X or MSD Atomic engine management. Every swap includes custom headers, exhaust, fuel system, cooling system, wiring harness, and ECU tuning. We also offer Ford Coyote 5.0 swaps for Ford-bodied classics. Texas clients ship their vehicle to Charlotte, we complete the swap in 4 to 8 weeks, and ship it back ready to cruise.
Texas has excellent local shops worth considering: Texas Speed & Performance (Georgetown, TX) specializes in LS engine builds, Precision Hot Rods (Manor, TX) does quality custom work, and Goolsby Customs (Denton, TX) builds award-winning trucks. We differentiate from these shops with our 25+ years of diversified experience across all platforms (not just GM), transparent fixed-price build quotes, and our dedicated project management system with weekly client updates.
50+ Custom Builds Delivered to Texas Clients
We have been building and shipping custom hot rods to Texas for over 20 years. Our Texas clients range from first-time builders in Houston to seasoned collectors in Dallas. Request a free Texas build quote — we will include shipping costs in your estimate.
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