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Bringing your automotive vision to life.

Specialty Services

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    Classic Vehicle Modification

    When you’re ready to bring your aging build or long-time project up to par with state of the art parts, let us save you the hassle of install and setup.

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    Overland, Race or Adventure Prep Service

    Whether it’s a race or your first overland adventure, prepping the vehicles you depend on will be the difference between a great trip and a bad time. Let us put our experience to work for you!

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    Pre Purchase Inspection

    Looking for a new set of classic wheels, a student’s first car or just something new to you? Let us take a look first and make sure its the one!

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    General Automotive Service

    If your daily driver needs A/C service, an oil change, or other basic service, we have the tools and know how to get it done.

  • Trailer Service and Repair

    If your trailer is tired and needs some work to get back into shape, let us do the hard part for you! Transport service for trailers and campers is also available.

  • Fleet Vehicle Accessory Upfitting

    Does your fleet need new accessories to get the job done? We’ll come to you and get your trucks ready for the jobsite!

  • UTV Accessory Install and Wiring

    With modern UTVs there are endless modifications and upgrades you can make to stand out from the crowd or fit into the rules. Bring your SxS by the shop or we can come to you for a new accessory install!

  • Holley Sniper EFI Install

    Looking for more power and reliability? Look no further than an EFI system from Holley. We specialize in getting classic rides up to speed with Sniper EFI systems!

Past and Current Projects

  • Oranssi project: wraparound deck

    1963 Ford F-100

  • Chevy Van

  • Olivia contingency

    1972 Ford F-100 "Olivia"

  • Oranssi project: passive house

    1997 Jeep TJ South America Overlander

  • Oranssi project: roof expansion

    1972 Ford Bronco "Ole Red"

  • 2008 Toyota Tacoma "The Daily"

  • 1977 Ford Econoline "Bad Penny"

  • 2008 Ram 2500 "Midnight Express"

  • El Kapitan 170 Dream Weaver

  • Jeep Cherokee XJ

Meet the Team

Josh Martin

Founder of Martin Ironworks and Martin Automotive, Josh brings 25+ years experience to the table. His professional certifications include several welding certs, motorcycle mechanic’s certs from MMI, Air conditioning repair certification and more. He was a major part of the first and second generation Ford Raptor development program and has thousands of miles under his belt in race and race support vehicles throughout the US and Baja California, Mexico.

A long time love for vans, far-out culture and good music keep the ideas fresh and the shop bouncing. In his spare time he is a full time father, chicken keeper, dog lover, artist, iron sculptor and gardener. He lends his industrial and mechanical style and eye for design to everything he works with, such as the vegetable planters that are made out of old BFG tires.

With the confidence to turn his passions from a hobby to a career and enough tools to fill a Snap-On truck, you can count on him to get your project on the road!

Max Herndon

Coming up on 20 years experience in the automotive and off-road industry, Max also dabbles in jumping on the computer from time to time and building business relationships. Starting in his Uncle’s speed shop while in High School, he learned the fundamentals of working in an auto shop: Basics of sweeping, what it means to “take out the trash, rook” and how to swear.

Over the years he has landed himself several dream jobs, including a position at Rigid Industries LED Lighting as the Sponsorship Coordinator. This is where he earned his chops working with the biggest names in the off-road industry, earning much respect for the stars of the sport. Around 2017, he started participating in Off-Road racing whenever possible as part of the chase crew for Scanlon Motorsports Group and three-time NORRA Mexican 1000 class champions, Anderson Racing.

As the General Manager for Martin Ironworks, he does all the important things around the shop: Basic sweeping, taking out the trash, and swearing. If you get a call from Martin Autoworks, there’s a good chance it’s him.

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