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Home Uncategorized The 360 Fabrication Story

The 360 Fabrication Story

May 24, 2018 by 360 Fabrication

Rick

  • Profession: Certified Auto Body Technician, Frame Specialist, Welder,
    Rick is recognized and rated as one of the top auto body technicians in the industry. His 33 years of experience began by following in his father’s footsteps at a very early age. His passion for building cars and his ability to customize them inspired Rick to create 360 Fabrication Inc.

Daryl

  • Profession: Licensed Engineer & Licensed Mechanic & Machinist ELTT.
    Daryl’s 22 years of education and experience in aviation engineering has taught him the skills needed for customizing any vehicle. He is a perfectionist who takes pride in his work. His skills in fabrication and design complete the 360 Fabrication Inc. team. His goal is “Making the Customer’s Dreams a reality.”

 The Interview:

Interviewer: You mentioned that you followed in your father’s footsteps learning from his experiences at a very young age. At what age did you realize how much you loved cars, and how much did your father’s experience play into this?

Rick: When I was a child, we would sit around the dinner table and listen to my dad talk about the body shop business and cars. He would tell us the good things and the bad things about the auto shop business, while enlightening us on what he did that day. I’ve been fascinated in my dad’s career as an auto mechanic and have pursued that same path.

I’ve always liked cars and looked at them when I was young, imagining how amazing it would be to own one of those cars. My dad would always tell me the details of the cars I was interested in, and how to fix and maintain each one.

 

Interviewer: Explain the process of creating 360 Fabrication and when you realized this is what you wanted to do.

Rick: I grew up in Sprout Lake in Port Alberni and attended junior high school there. My dad asked me if I wanted to work after school in the shop and of course, I said yes. It was about 2 miles from my school, so I would run there 2-3 times a week. I was sweeping floors, cleaning toilets, cleaning up the garbage all the little stuff, but 10 minutes a day he would let me practice welding and show me how to weld properly when I was just 13. Safe to say after that, I was hooked.

When I was attending high school I worked every single day after school. My high-school was a lot further to the shop than my middle school was, so I had to ride my 10-speed bike. I would skip school to go to work, to which many of the teachers caught on, and many of them eventually just accepted it. My dad had subsidized his wage so I could work with him, and I worked there until I was 19 years old.

Fast tracking to a little bit later in my life… I was working at a local collision shop and I was asked to build a custom car. The car turned out awesome and the customer really liked it. After this, we kept building more custom cars and generating our own clients. Eventually I was asked by a customer if we would go out on our own and have our own company. After a lot of thinking and stressing, we took a shot and went for it.

 

Interviewer: With Daryl having 22 years of education experience with aviation and engineering, how much does this help you see things from a different perspective and how much has he been able to help with the company in this regard?

Rick: Daryl is unbelievable at what he does. He basically built a house with two pieces of string; he just has a knack for that stuff. Daryl is highly effective in the engineering department of the company. He can design anything custom and somehow make it work within the car. He can bend metal and shape parts at a much higher level than any regular auto mechanic can.

If there is a problem, he will have a working solution in about 24 hours. Daryl is now head of sales and service for 360 Fabrication.

 

Interviewer: 360 Fabrication has completed some amazing projects; which project would you say was the most challenging project to date? Was this the most rewarding project?

Rick: Well that is an impossible question to answer. All of the projects that we do here are extremely rewarding in their own separate ways. Over our 12 years here we have built a lot of cars for people and they are all different, which makes our job fun and even more rewarding when we see the customer’s satisfaction after we complete the project.

I think back to the time when we created the Red Bull Bus, which was pretty over the top. The million- dollar Lincoln comes to mind when talking about these projects, and how can I forget about the world greatest Mustang; a 1967. This has to be the most rewarding project as the owner of this car now happens to be my wife!

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360 Fabrication Inc.

With over 55+ years of combined experience; the owners and brothers Rick and Daryl Francoeur have been creating and customizing anything with wheels and some things without. They came together in 2006 to open their own custom fabricating shop, a place where they would be able to shape their unique ideas and find new challenges.

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Alan M
Alan M
23:31 28 Jun 17
I had some body work done on my truck and at the same time they detailed the truck and polished the paint. It came out looking almost new! They were pleasant to deal with and did the work on time. I will be bringing my other vehicles here for detailing soon!
Laura Ballance
Laura Ballance
01:58 14 Jun 17
After looking at dozens of custom shops and doing a lot of research I settled on 360 to for my full frame off restoration of my 1967 Mustang including bodywork, interior upholstery, paint, audio. They gave me a detailed quote and came in on time and on budget. They car is a multiple award winner including best paint and best in show and the team at 360 was honest and diligent in making my dream a reality. I would highly, highly recommend.
badhairdaze
badhairdaze
06:05 13 Jul 17
Highly recommend 360 Fabrication. Not only does your car get Grade A treatment but there's a really nice lounge for customers. The cool cars always on-site is a bonus too.
David Quon
David Quon
17:49 15 May 17
Rick and Daryl were awesome to work with. I have send quite a few friends I have sent them too, really great work. They have taken care of my ride and am very impressed.
Dave Orton
Dave Orton
01:17 22 Jul 17
I was referred to 360 Car & Marine Audio by Breakwater Marine, but I honestly called around to 4 shops anyway. However, I really didn't need to. I knew, by the time I called 360 that every shop in town was jammed. 360 was just as busy, but Jed and his team made a super human effort to get me in and out by the weekend. More than that, they analyzed my system, gave me options, and sold me only what I really needed. I felt extremely comfortable with their professionalism and honesty and definitely got the feeling that they were there to establish a long term client relationship based on service, quality, value and trust. They do some extraordinary projects at 360 and mine could have been viewed as a small, low priority opportunity...but it wasn't! I was treated as if I was having a $30k system installed. They even found a spare remote that worked with my deck. Outstanding shop and outstanding team!!!
curtis dagg
curtis dagg
00:27 23 Sep 17
Had a fender bender with my truck. Great experience, They listened to everything I had to say, all my concerns all my requests. I knew of them from car shows I have an old money pit I'm restoring and I have reviewed their work with classic cars cars long before my accident with my pickup and that work speaks for itself, the same care was put into my truck when it went in for repairs, Flawless work.If you love your vehicle then bring it here, this was a great apology from me to my truck for being an idiot for one second And this is 6 months down the road .. still felt the need to toss out a recommendation.
Ben Houta
Ben Houta
17:51 02 Nov 17
These guys are very customer focused. Work quality is above average. I'll use them again for sure.
Sean Ferguson
Sean Ferguson
02:12 12 Jan 18
Worked with Jed and I really like how he conducts business. Will 100% be back.
EyeofSol
EyeofSol
23:29 24 Mar 18
Extremely friendly and helpful; went above and beyond to help me with a Bluetooth deck/speaker issue that didn't even end up being their issue after all was said and done. Would very much recommend!
ian crispin
ian crispin
00:18 28 Jun 18
I've gone to visions etc and it's been a joke everytime go into visions and the employee your talking to is like talking to a brick wall... Gone into 360 audio a few times guys are all gents know what there talking about and order parts in fast for you and there prices are all reasobable. Highly recommended checking them out.
Stephen Bakerman
Stephen Bakerman
19:54 22 Aug 18
Amazing service, friendly and informative staff and never any surprises!360 Fabrication and 360 Carstar is now my “go to” for all my automotive needs. They’ve replaced a damaged windshield for me, installed car audio and installed automotive lighting for me. They treat my vehicle as if it was their own and they explain the work being done as it progresses so there’s never any confusion on my part or any surprises. One thing I really liked and had never experienced anywhere else was the walk through when I pick up my vehicle. The staff explained all the work they had completed so they could answer any questions I had before driving off. It’s the little things that make the experience so enjoyable!Anyone looking for excellent service and quality of workmanship should look no further!
Rod Bran
Rod Bran
05:50 23 Oct 18
Great place! Amazing vehicles..cant wait to get a custom truck built.
Stephanie Corke
Stephanie Corke
05:55 23 Oct 18
Amazing workmanship! Everything is top notch and I highly recommend this place.
Aurora Price
Aurora Price
06:14 23 Oct 18
Great staff and amazing quality and workmanship ,highly recommend . Stew and Bernard went above and beyond !! Super cool cars and trucks .
Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith
16:56 03 Dec 18
I sent my 41 power wagon to complete a full restoration. The quality of work was awesome !!! The professionalism by all the staff was topNotch. The proof is in the end product which stops people in their tracks. Thanks again to the guys in the fab department, the paint shop, and upholstery and sound shop. Your work was very much appreciated!!! I would recommend this shop to those that want to get the job done right the first time.
Riley Lankamer
Riley Lankamer
07:45 26 Jan 19
great and speedy install exceptional customer service will definitely return for more!
Junseo Lee
Junseo Lee
23:34 03 Mar 19
They have very friendly staff. The service was excellent and I would recommend to a friend.
Brayden Simpson
Brayden Simpson
03:36 05 Mar 19
They did an amazing job on my car. I would definitely recommend this company to a friend!
Rebecca Peters
Rebecca Peters
06:11 10 Mar 19
Such a great experience with everyone at 360. These guys know all cars inside and out and got my baby fixed quickly and perfectly. Thank you for taking care of us so well! I recommend these guys to anyone who wants great service and high quality work. Thank you Daryl and Rick.
dylan kelley-smith
dylan kelley-smith
18:07 09 Mar 19
Lloyd did an unreal job. really appreciate the skill and craftmans ship that he put into my car. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Erika Cleary
Erika Cleary
00:49 09 Mar 19
Excellent service, very detailed and knowledgeable staff. Always goes above to ensure quality of service and product.
Rob Dyck
Rob Dyck
23:28 19 Jul 19
The Guys at 360 have installed a dash cam in my truck and more recently, a new car alarm in my NSX. I am completely pleased with the workmanship and their attention to not only detail, but to perfect detail! I recommend them 100%!
Jim Winthrop
Jim Winthrop
21:21 20 Aug 19
As always,great staff great results. Third time I have been here. The wife's car (hit and run) ,my little tracker( t bone by an over excited drver) and now my truck( theft). Thank you 360 for keeping me updated.
Dwayne Evans
Dwayne Evans
00:34 29 Aug 19
got a system installed, Lloyd and staff did amazing work, custom box with 3 10's is spectacular. sounds incredible. swapped all speakers and 2 amp installed, wiring is beautiful, took great care of my truck. 5 star service all around, thanks 360, would recommend this place to anybody!!!
Mike McKenna
Mike McKenna
18:11 09 Sep 19
Best shop in town. Top notch service
Shari Green
Shari Green
02:06 10 Dec 19
Have sent both of our cars there to repair dents & dings and one major body work repair. Nothing but professional courteous service, and perfect workmanship.
Brad Bru
Brad Bru
18:14 21 Jan 20
I recently had the experience of having some major surgery on my C3 Corvette at 360 Fabrication. Daryl , Stu, Gord, Lloyd and Jed all dealt with me during the process. Daryl gave me a realistic quote and stuck to the pricing schedule through the entire process. Great Value for the work done.Stu and Gord were the master mechanics and fabricators turning the wrenches on my car. These guys are very skilled and clever with solutions to my specific needs.They had a challenge correcting some poor craftsmanship that another shop created on my Corvette Stingray. The work was very extensive to re wire and make all the features of the car work properly again. All I can say is Well Done Gentlemen! The paint job and body work is flawless.Lloyd put a period correct looking sound system with all the new connectivity and bombastic beats that updated the sound and brought me into the new 2020 electronic Bluetooth requirements.You resurrected my car and restored it to a new level that I am so pleased with. I have owned the car for over 35 years. It is better than the day I bought it. The fabrication and craftsmanship is top notch at 360 Fabrication. My car looks and performs like a champion. If you like your Hot Rod.....Take it to this shop. Brad Bru
Paul Mann
Paul Mann
17:42 05 Mar 20
This looks like a complete restoration shop. The do ICBC work but they also do full restorations. The big name shops "dont do rust", the rocker panels on our truck are bad, 360 said they do this work and more. I'm waiting on a quote. It was great walking through the shops and seeing some of the classics coming back to life. They also do sound systems. I'll update as things progress.
Ingrid Van Velzen
Ingrid Van Velzen
16:03 04 Apr 20
We can't say enough good about this company. Everyone that works there is very professional and positive. We are so very pleased to have our car back and in better condition than when we took it there after the accident. There are only 5 stars to rate them but we would definitely rate them higher than that if there were more. It's impossible to single out one employee as this team is first class from the owners to the employees. But we just want to thank everyone at 360. It was always a treat to go out and see other people's cars that they were devoting their time to restore.Once again thank you 360 for taking care of our baby and making our dream come true.Ingrid and Mikka
Sergei Biech
Sergei Biech
01:48 31 May 20
If you need your windshield replaced, this is the best place hands down. Go check it out, best service I have ever had. Over and above, especially through this covid time. They cleaned the inside of my truck wiped everything down, it was pretty clean I must say. I was not expecting such great service. To top it all off they wash the outside of the vehicle too. They offer a viarity of services there, collision to car alarms to audio systems. Talk to James, he's the man. Thanks for the incredible service at 360 thanks everyone! . Oh I forgot to mention... All I payed was my deductible. I don't post many reviews but this was a good one hands down
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