About Us - Eldraka Rod Odyssey | Vancouver Custom Auto Shop

How We Got Here

Look, we didn't start out as some big fancy operation. Eldraka Rod Odyssey kicked off in a cramped single-bay garage where the coffee was always cold and the dreams were hot.

The Beginning

2012

Started in founder Jake's garage with basically nothing but a toolbox, a sketchy engine hoist, and way too much confidence. First project? A busted '68 Camaro that shouldn't have run but somehow did.

First Real Shop

2015

Finally scraped together enough to rent a two-bay spot in East Van. No heat in winter, but we made it work. Word started spreading about these crazy guys who could squeeze power out of anything.

Expanding the Team

2018

Brought on Sarah and Marcus - two absolute wizards who shared our obsession with perfect welds and dyno numbers. Got our first proper lift and diagnostic equipment. Things got real.

Going Full-Tilt

2021

Moved into our current spot on Industrial Way - 6 bays, climate controlled, all the toys. Dyno, alignment rack, fabrication area, the works. Started taking on full restomod builds.

Today

2025

We're a crew of 8 now, working on everything from classic muscle to modern imports. Still the same obsessed gearheads, just with better equipment and way more coffee.

The Crew Behind The Builds

Every car that rolls outta here has been touched by people who actually give a damn. We're not just clocking in - this stuff keeps us up at night.

Jake Morrison

Founder & Lead Builder

Engine Specialist Fabrication ECU Tuning

Been building motors since I could hold a wrench. Spent 5 years at a NASCAR shop down south before coming back home. If it's got pistons, I can make it scream.

Sarah Chen

Fabrication Lead

TIG Welding Exhaust Design Chassis Work

My welds are prettier than most people's paint jobs. Learned the trade in my dad's race shop, now I'm the one everybody calls when the fab work needs to be perfect.

Marcus Rodriguez

Diagnostics & Tuning

ECU Programming Diagnostics Dyno Tuning

Used to work for a major tuning company before going independent. I speak computer and engine fluently. Your check engine light doesn't scare me.

Tommy Nguyen

Suspension & Handling

Suspension Setup Alignment Chassis Tuning

Power's nothing if you can't put it down. I make cars handle like they're on rails. Track days are my testing ground and my therapy.

What People Actually Say

"Brought my '72 Nova in for a full resto-mod and these guys absolutely killed it. Jake rebuilt the 350 with a modern fuel injection setup, Sarah fabricated custom headers that fit like a glove, and Tommy dialed in the suspension so it handles better than new. Couldn't be happier."

- Derek M.

1972 Chevy Nova Owner

"Had a weird miss on my STI that three other shops couldn't figure out. Marcus hooked it up to the diagnostic gear and found a grounding issue in like 20 minutes. Then tuned it properly and now it pulls harder than ever. Worth every penny."

- Jessica L.

2018 Subaru STI Owner

"These guys know their stuff inside and out. Had them build a custom turbo setup for my Mustang GT and the attention to detail was insane. Everything's tucked perfectly, runs cool, and makes the power they promised on the dyno. Real professionals."

- Ryan K.

2016 Mustang GT Owner

"Inherited my grandfather's '65 Impala and wanted to keep it in the family but make it driveable. Eldraka did a full resto with modern touches - updated brakes, suspension, cooling, the whole deal. They treated it like their own. Can't thank them enough."

- Michael T.

1965 Impala Owner

Why We Do This

Honestly? Because we can't imagine doing anything else. There's something about taking a project that most people would give up on and turning it into something that rips.

We've seen cars come in here on trailers that hadn't run in decades. Watched owners' faces light up when they fire up for the first time. That never gets old.

Every build's different. Every customer's got their own vision. Some want all-out race machines, others want classic looks with modern reliability. We're here for all of it.

The shop's open late most nights because somebody's always tinkering on something. It's not just a job - this is what we'd be doing anyway, we just happen to get paid for it now.

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