Woody's Hot Rodz L.l.c.

What Woody's Hot Rodz L.l.c. does

Woody's Hot Rodz L.l.c. is a privately-held specialty e-commerce retailer and custom vehicle builder focused exclusively on 1955-1957 Chevrolet "Tri-Five" vehicles, operating under the DBA "Woody's - The Tri-Five Experts" from Lawrenceburg, United States. Founded in 2003 and operating for nearly 25 years, the company originated as a hot rod shop in a two-car garage and evolved into an integrated parts-and-builds business serving the Tri-Five enthusiast market through its website woodyshotrodz.com and phone support line (855.567.1957). The company serves classic car restorers, hot rod builders, and collectors as its primary customer segments.

The company's product portfolio centers on in-house manufactured complete Tri-Five Chevy bodies (Convertible, Sedan, and Hardtop variants at $24,995 for shells and $28,995 for fully assembled units) and proprietary complete chassis systems ($6,499 to $18,099 across Gasser Chassis, OE Style Frames with 4-corner Coilover, Ultimate Leaf Spring packages, and Bare Frames). This is supplemented by a 15-category parts catalog spanning Complete Interiors (with TMI and Golden Star sub-lines), Electrical & Lighting, Exterior Trim, Fuel & Exhaust, LS Swap & Engine components, Seals/Rubber/Hardware, Sheet Metal, Suspension & Steering, Windows & Doors, and Convenience Upgrades, with items priced from under $50 hardware to approximately $30,000 for body shells. Since 2015, Woody's has also served as Producer of the American Tri-Five Association (ATFA), publishing nine full-color magazines annually for ATFA members (over 100 issues cumulative) and co-hosting the annual Tri-Five Nationals event presented by CPP.

Woody's generates revenue through three primary streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce parts sales (one-time transactions across a wide price spectrum), custom Tri-Five Chevy vehicle builds including the Golden Star Auto Parts Giveaway Cars for Tri-Five Nationals (one-time project revenue), and subscription-based ATFA magazine membership revenue. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer within the U.S. domestic market, with no dealer network or international footprint disclosed. The company operates with a 1-10 employee base and is supported by strategic partnerships with ATFA (community/media), CPP (event sponsorship), and Golden Star Auto Parts (component supply and co-marketing through giveaway builds).

Name

Woody's Hot Rodz L.l.c.

Website

https://woodyshotrodz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Woody's Hot Rodz is a specialty e-commerce retailer and custom builder focused exclusively on 1955-1957 Chevrolet Tri-Five vehicles, selling complete bodies, chassis, and restoration parts while also building custom cars and producing the ATFA magazine and Tri-Five Nationals event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic Auto Restoration Parts

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Body Panels, Doors, Hoods & Closures Manufacturing (IMACAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI), Axle & Suspension Linkages (Control Arms/Tie Rods/Bushings/Ball Joints) (IMACAIAL)

Keywords

• Classic car parts
• Tri-Five Chevy parts
• Hot rod chassis
• Custom vehicle builds
• Automotive restoration parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Parts Sales: Primary revenue stream through direct online sales of replacement parts, accessories, and components for 1955-1957 Chevrolet vehicles. Products range from small hardware items to major body and chassis components with prices from under $50 to nearly $30,000 for complete body shells.
2. Complete Vehicle Builds: Custom Tri-Five Chevy builds including the Golden Star Auto Parts Giveaway Car for the Tri-Five Nationals. Building cars is foundational to their business, demonstrating product quality and expertise.
3. ATFA Magazine Publishing: Since 2015, Woody's has produced nine full-color magazines per year for American Tri-Five Association members. This creates additional revenue through magazine sales and strengthens community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woody's Hot Rodz designs, manufactures, and sells Tri-Five Chevy (1955-1957) steel body shells, chassis systems, and a comprehensive catalog of restoration and upgrade parts directly to consumers through their e-commerce website. The company also performs custom Tri-Five Chevy vehicle builds in-house and publishes the American Tri-Five Association magazine.

Product overview

Woody's Hot Rodz is a specialized e-commerce retailer and hot rod shop focused exclusively on 1955-1957 Chevy Tri-Five vehicles. The company operates as both a parts distributor and custom builder, offering a comprehensive catalog of reproduction and upgrade parts. The product portfolio centers on Complete Bodies and Complete Chassis as core offerings, supplemented by extensive categories including Complete Interiors (with subcategories for TMI products, Golden Star Auto parts, insulation, AC/heater systems, carpet & mats), Electrical & Lighting, Exterior Trim, Fuel & Exhaust, LS Swap & Engine components, Seals/Rubber/Hardware, Sheet Metal, Suspension & Steering, Windows & Doors, and Convenience Upgrades. The company also produces the American Tri-Five Association magazine and hosts the Tri-Five Nationals event. Nearly 25 years of expertise in Tri-Five Chevy restoration and hot rod building underpins their parts selection and custom builds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Tri-Five Chevy Bodies

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 magazine issues published since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• American Tri-Five Association (ATFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Since 2015, Woody's Hot Rodz has been the Producer of the American Tri-Five Association and produces nine full-color magazines per year for ATFA members. WHR and ATFA have produced nine Tri-Five Nationals events. This partnership establishes WHR as the authoritative voice in the Tri-Five Chevy community.
• CPP (Classic Performance Parts)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCPP presents the Tri-Five Nationals, which is produced by ATFA & WHR. This is a flagship sponsorship relationship for the premier Tri-Five event.
• Golden Star Auto PartscoreTechnology or IntegrationGolden Star Auto Parts provides components including front seat assemblies, dash panels, seat tracks, quarter panels, and fresh air vent ducts sold through Woody's. WHR builds Golden Star Auto Parts Giveaway Cars for Tri-Five Nationals events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Classic Industries: Classic Industries is a large restoration parts retailer serving muscle car and classic vehicle markets with a comprehensive catalog model similar to Woody's. They overlap with Woody's on Chevy restoration parts but across broader model years and marques.
• Year One: Year One is a long-established restoration parts retailer specializing in classic GM muscle cars including Tri-Five Chevys. They operate a similar direct-to-consumer parts model with comparable catalog breadth for restoration projects.
• Classic Performance Parts (CPP): CPP manufactures chassis, suspension, brakes, and steering components for classic Chevy vehicles including the Tri-Five platform. They present the Tri-Five Nationals event that Woody's co-produces, making them both a flagship partner and a direct competitor in chassis and suspension categories.
• Dynacorn International: Dynacorn manufactures complete reproduction body shells and bodies for classic American cars including 1955-57 Chevy Tri-Five. They are a primary competitor in the same complete-body-shell category where Woody's manufactures and sells.
• Speedway Motors: Speedway Motors is a major hot rod and street rod parts retailer offering chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and body components. They compete with Woody's in the hot rod builder segment for Tri-Five and other classic Chevy projects.
• Golden Star Auto Parts: Golden Star manufactures reproduction sheet metal and interior components for classic Chevys including seat assemblies, dash panels, and quarter panels. They supply products through Woody's and co-build giveaway cars, making them a direct parts supplier peer in body panels and interior trim.
• LMC Truck: LMC Truck specializes in restoration and replacement parts for 1947-1987 Chevy and GMC trucks with a comprehensive direct-to-consumer catalog model analogous to Woody's. They demonstrate a comparable niche-specialty e-commerce business targeting vintage Chevy enthusiasts.
• Auto Metal Direct: Auto Metal Direct manufactures reproduction body panels, floor pans, and sheet metal for classic American vehicles. They are a direct competitor in the replacement sheet metal category that Woody's also sells.

Emerging players

• Brothers Trucks: Brothers Trucks sells restoration parts for 1947-1987 Chevy and GMC trucks using a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model similar to Woody's. They serve a related but distinct Chevy vintage vehicle niche rather than the Tri-Five car platform.

Broad incumbents

• Summit Racing Equipment: Summit Racing is a large performance and restoration parts retailer offering broad catalogs across many vehicle platforms. They overlap with Woody's in performance and restoration parts but as a much broader, multi-platform incumbent rather than a Tri-Five specialist.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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