Custom builds. Real fabrication.

Hardin's Kustoms is an owner-operated custom automotive shop in Lakeland, Florida — fabrication, performance, suspension and restoration work, built one vehicle at a time.

Owner-Operated Lakeland, FL Built. Not Bought.

Services

A focused list of the work the shop does, and does well. Every job is handled in-house, start to finish.

Fabrication

Metalwork, brackets, exhaust, roll cages and one-off parts. When the part can't be bought, we build it and fit it right.

Performance

Turbo and forced-induction setups, engine swaps and driveline work — real, reliable power that holds up on the street.

Wheels & Suspension

Coilovers, air suspension, lowering and lift kits, alignment and fitment — dialed in for the stance and the ride you want.

Restorations

Classic and older vehicles brought back to life — metal, mechanical and drivetrain work so it drives the way it should.

Full Builds

Ground-up projects handled start to finish, one vehicle at a time — with an honest plan for what it takes to get there.

Our Approach
01You work directly with the owner on every job — no service writer, no runaround, no handing your vehicle off to someone you never meet.
02The shop takes on a limited number of jobs at a time, so every build gets full attention instead of waiting its turn behind ten others.
03You get transparent quotes and honest recommendations. If something isn't the right call for your budget, we'll tell you straight.

See Our Work

A few shots from the shop's Facebook page, where current builds and finished projects are posted as they happen.

1940s Plymouth coupe project, front view
Nissan 240SX in the shop with engine work underway

New builds posted as they happen

Fabrication, teardowns, builds in progress and finished vehicles. Follow the page to see the latest work straight from the shop.

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About the Shop

About Hardin's Kustoms

Hardin's Kustoms Enterprises is a custom automotive shop founded and operated by Colin Hardin in Lakeland, Florida. It's an owner-operated shop — no crew shuffle, no front desk — where every vehicle is worked by hand, one at a time.

The shop grew out of a lifelong obsession with building cars right. That turned into doing the same for customers who wanted quality work and straight answers.

The shop is built on quality over volume: taking on the work it can do well, doing it by hand, and standing behind it — for owners who want it done right the first time.

Get a Quote
— Colin Hardin
Owner & Builder

Get a Quote

The fastest way to reach the shop is a call or text. Or send the details through the form below and you'll get a straight answer on what it takes.

CALL / TEXT

863-510-6743Owner's direct line

SHOP

Lakeland, Florida · Serving Central Florida

HOURS

By appointment
Call or text to schedule.