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Reno began building hot rods and custom bikes as a teenager in Beauceville, Canada in the early '70s. At an early age, he showed an interest in mechanical design and components. Gagnon is one of only a handful of Canadian rodders who have helped to set a trend for other rod builders.
Reno is an innovative leader. His valuable insight is evident in the new street rod philosophy. "Change is often scary", he said, "but in the world we live in, change is one of the few things you can count on".
Reno has a complex personality a wide range of interests and strongly held opinions. His personality can even seem contradictory at times. Early on in life, however, he developed an admirable work ethic and a desire to improve the technology of the rod industry! |
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As a hobby in early 70's Reno Began to build custom bikes and custom cars. |
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In 1983 Reno finished his first '34 Ford projet. His son Steven was celebrated his first birthday sitting in is father's dream car. They could tell that Steven was going to be a real car lover. |
From 1983 to 1996 Reno had built dozens of street machines for other people that sharered the same passion
to built their dream car!!!
1997 was the biginning of a big challenge, to build the 1st generation Coast to Coast.
Coast to Coast street rods hired the Gagnon team to design a unique car.
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Why 1st generation...
The 1st Coast to Coast car the Gagnon team had developed was not designed to be manufactured. The mold did not work well and the car was difficult to assemble and disassemble.
10 car of the 1st generation were produced and sold. |
The demand was so great that Coast to Coast decided to hire the Gagnon team to built 2 generation Coast to Coast. The Gagnon team had made many improvements to the mold and to the body line, They had cut the manufacturing process in half.
(Thank-you Coast to Coast for developing our design, and giving us the opportunity to be well know). This 39 ford concept was a huge success |
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In year 2000 a company called Wild Rod Factory hired the Gagnon team to design a '37 Ford roadster. This car was also a huge success, The Gagnon team made many improvements to the chassis and components on the Wild Rod project. Even if they had cut the manufacturing process in half with 2 generation Coast to Coast. The car needed many improvements, safety was one of the most important things.
Reno said “the Wild Rod concept gave us the chance to improve the product line.
(Thank you to Coast to Coast and Wild Rod for developing the Gagnon's design,and giving us the opportunity to be very well know) |
In 2001 Reno and is son, Steven, decided to open there owns business ,
”OZE ROD SHOP INC”. To create and develop there own designs.
Note: During all the projets, Steven was there in the background learning and helping . |
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They were just about to finish the Wld Rod concept when they decided to spend over 3000 hours to improve the concept once again.
They Knew that they were capable of overcoming the big challange to improve the design of the concept car. |
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Since then OZE ROD SHOP INC. has designed and developed 10 different body styles and are manufacturing 15 models that are sold worldwide .
Our mission is to create innovative designs that we can offer to the public as a kit with uncompromised product quality. It is also very important for us that you are 110% satisfied with our products and services, because services is the most important part of our business.
OZE ROD SHOP INC. have many more project in mind for the future.
OZE RO SHOP INC
LEADING THE WAY |
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