Appleton, Washington · Dodge Charger Specialists
The General Lee Restoration Shop
Bob and James Smith know Mopars backwards, forwards and bolt for bolt. Hand-built 1968 to 1970 Dodge Charger restorations and General Lee builds, using original Warner Bros. equipment and the Dukes mechanics' own journals.
Cover feature. One of our General Lee rebuilds.
- 135
- Photos on file
- 8
- Documented builds
- 1968–70
- Specializing in the Second Generation Dodge Charger
(a) — Why Choose Smith Bros
We don't just build the car. We were handed the notes.
Where others watch the episodes to work out how a General Lee goes together, the Smith Bros. hold the original Warner Bros. equipment, the mechanics' journals, and the mantle passed on by Rich Sephton himself.
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Original Equipment
A.J. Thrasher's original jig, the one used to make every General Lee front push bar, is in our shop.
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The Journals
The Warner Bros. mechanics kept records of everything done to the series cars, and passed them to us.
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The Mantle
Rich Sephton, chief General Lee mechanic, passed the authority to continue the tradition to Bob and James.
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Trusted at Speed
Dukes stuntman Corey Eubanks has trusted his life to a Smith Bros. built General Lee.
(b) — General Lee Pricing
Pick your build, then call for the number.
Every car is different. Below is what each package covers. Call or email and we will quote your build against it.
Base Price Package
Starting atCallWe supply the Charger.
- All rust and metal work
- Catalyzed primer and urethane paint
- Painted or vinyl graphics
- Correct push bar and roll bar
- 318, 383 or 440, Level 1 rebuild
- Rebuilt front end and brakes
- Dixie horn
Mid-Level Package
Starting atCallEverything in Base, plus:
- 383 or 440, Level 2 rebuild
- Four wheel disc brakes
- Subframe connectors
- All new wiring and glass
- Air conditioning
- Restored radio and steering wheel
Concourse & Custom
By arrangementCallFull concourse restorations and custom design cars, plus options across both packages.
- Tubular front end, fast ratio steering
- Crate engines, all Chrysler including Hemi
- Dana 60, 4 and 5 speed, overdrive
- Restored chrome and custom exhaust
(c) — Charger Restorations
Every B-body, back to the bone.
From a single door to a full teardown, we bring 1968 to 1970 Chargers back to showroom or back to street. Watch the build that made the cover of Hot Rod before you commit to a single panel.
(d) — Photo Galleries
Built, not rendered.
135 photographs from the shop floor across 7 builds. Open any album to page through it.
(e) — eStore
Take a piece of the garage with you.
Unique Smith Bros. products are available in our online store.
Opens smithbros.myshopify.com in a new tab.
(f) — Links
Friends of the shop.
- Hazzard County Stunt Teamhazzardcountystuntteam.com
- Dukes of Hazzard, Cooter's Placecootersplace.com
- James August Smith, Precision Driving & Stuntsskicarstunt.com
- Year Oneyearone.com
- Restorations by Juliusrbyj.com
(g) — Contact
Walk in. Talk cars.
Call us with any questions about Dodge Chargers, The Dukes of Hazzard, and of course, to take your orders.
P.O. Box 29
Appleton, WA 98602