Posted on 11/17/2020 1:40:48 PM PST by fwdude
Okay, here’s my situation. Have an old 1970 model GM car that runs but need minor restoration items and some mechanical. I’ve run into roadblocks with local mechanics, who either want a quick and profitable project, or a full rebuild, but doesn’t want to work on problems piecemeal. That describes the bigger auto mechanics and chains around town.
I would love to get my hands into it, learning in the process, but don’t have the capital equipment needed or the time or inclination, so don’t go there.
Does anyone have any off-the-beaten-path recommendations for individuals, perhaps hobbyists, who have a passion for older cars and who would be willing to work at their own pace on a project car like mine? I’m in the D/FW area, but would really prefer someone in the westernmost area, preferable Tarrant County or further west.
Thanks for any help in this. I don’t want to see this car in the derby.
Found this on interwebs:
Richard Rawlings
2340 Merrell Road
Dallas, TX 75229
info@gasmonkeygarage.com
Have you tried Craig’s list and other online searches like that? It sure beats trying to find one here tha could be hundreds of miles from you.
That’s a little far away. Do you have personal knowledge of this guy or are you just looking in the digital phone book?
Haven’t thought of Craig’s list. My concern there is that the credential may not be there and no way to check them. But I’ll give it a shot. Thanks.
Do you have NextDoor? This might be a good question to ask there.
That was cruel.
I was signed up on NextDoor but canceled my account when the CEO when all in with the Black Lies Blather agenda. The “Karens” were insufferable, too.
Find a mexican dude.
Find a mexican dude.
NOOOOOO!!!! The attention to craftsmenship simply isn’t there in the vast majority of these cases. Shoddy, shoddy work, in my experience.
Find groups on Facebook that specialize in 70’s cars. Join the group and then try and find a member locally.
I belong to a muscle car group that is pretty good. Also a group for old trucks. Both have folks who do restoration.
Jerry is a friend of mine and won’t screw ya but he won’t take a screwing either.
Thanks. I’ll look into it. I’m “THAT” close to canceling my FascistBoot account, but I many utilize it for this one purpose.
Thanks, but Greenville is about 2 1/2 counties too far away. Dallas is far enough.
Mechanics generally won’t work on old cars as they don’t know enough about them. (I have a ‘56 Studebaker and ‘48 Plymouth. There are only three or four people in town who will even look at them.). You need to Google your model and “club.”. Join a club for your car. They will know everyone local who can and will work on them. Club members are a valuable resource for information and parts.
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>>Have an old 1970 model GM car <<
This thread is no good without pics. Women are great to see but classic cars are THE Beauty in life.
Great! I’m not familiar with Google groups, but I’ll explore.
Coming up.
You can check them. They either have worthy credentials or they don’t. Ask for references, maybe ask to see some examples of their work. Use your head and you’ll be fine. You’ll probably save a lot of money too, and the searches are focused on your area, not all over the country like trying FR. Good luck.
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