Ortiz Custom Pods began as a hobby for twin brothers Gabriel and Manuel Ortiz in 2005. They were always coming up with new ideas for new gauge pods for their vehicles. Many of their friends admired their craftsmanship. Upon many requests they started making them. For a few years it was just something for fun to do after work or on the weekends.

In 2009, the brothers created a home-shop where the "Ortiz Custom Pods" brand began. When the demand for these gauge pods grew, the company expanded. In 2011, the home-shop grew and so did their hobby. Balancing a full time job and a rapidly growing hobby started to become more and more difficult to do. Then in 2012, with support from friends and family, Ortiz Custom Pods, LLC, was established and the business became the brothers' full time job.

Much has changed over the years with increase of quality and quantity of products leaving the workshop. All parts now include one year warranties and customer satisfaction is their top priority. The brothers are still running the business as they have since the beginning, continuing to listen to their customers and truly show that they care for the customers and their business.