Engine Rebuilders in California
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Engine Rebuilders in California
Hello, I'm Eric and I am new here
I just got a 1961 Rampside , in great condition, California Truck, Straight body, light rust low on one side due to sprinkler, pretty clean inside and out
The guy I purchased it from showed me a invoice from a shop showing the engine was worked on last summer
But due to the valve cover leak and what looks like old falling apart White cloths dryer hose that was used to cool off the engine, oh and he for got to tell me the Black and Red battery cables were switched , so Red is ground and Black is HOT???? And the battery is smaller then the one that should be used
Basically I am saying I don't trust the work that was done
Trucks mileage gauge says 30,800, not sure if it is really 130,800
But due to that stuff and who knows what other stuff is hidden, I decided to have the motor completely Rebuilt
That way I can drive it and not worry so much about doing major damage to it
Can anyone recommend anyone here in California to do the job?
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you
Eric
I just got a 1961 Rampside , in great condition, California Truck, Straight body, light rust low on one side due to sprinkler, pretty clean inside and out
The guy I purchased it from showed me a invoice from a shop showing the engine was worked on last summer
But due to the valve cover leak and what looks like old falling apart White cloths dryer hose that was used to cool off the engine, oh and he for got to tell me the Black and Red battery cables were switched , so Red is ground and Black is HOT???? And the battery is smaller then the one that should be used
Basically I am saying I don't trust the work that was done
Trucks mileage gauge says 30,800, not sure if it is really 130,800
But due to that stuff and who knows what other stuff is hidden, I decided to have the motor completely Rebuilt
That way I can drive it and not worry so much about doing major damage to it
Can anyone recommend anyone here in California to do the job?
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you
Eric
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Re: Engine Rebuilders in California
Where in California?
Jerry Whitt
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Hemet, Callifornia
65 Monza, purchased new
65 Corsa convertible
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN
Retired
Hemet, Callifornia
65 Monza, purchased new
65 Corsa convertible
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Re: Engine Rebuilders in California
In the Bakersfield area, but willing to tow it
Re: Engine Rebuilders in California
California Corvairs!
Nick
1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com]
Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration!
1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com]
Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration!
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Welcome to the Forum, I am in Rosamond Right over the Hill and Can Check it out for you! My Email is in my sig line,send me a Note! The dryer Hose was used for heater hoses, they fall apart
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P/M sent...Dave is the most reasonable, most knowledgeable, best choice for sure.
This is my favorite picture of him in the car he did 99% of the work on it for me.
I do all my own work...I was still working then and didn't have the time.
This is my favorite picture of him in the car he did 99% of the work on it for me.
I do all my own work...I was still working then and didn't have the time.
CA Central Coast
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!
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Thanks for your help guys, I really appreciate it
Looks like I have some calls to make
Looks like I have some calls to make
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Thanks for Bump Phil! But you should have put the rampy up I built for ya!
Re: Engine Rebuilders in California
Sadly S. California has had a history of some less than reputable Corvair repair places.
That said - both DaveMotohead and Dan at California Corvair have good reputations.
Since Dave is closer I'd try him. And ask to meet "The Garage Chicken".
That said - both DaveMotohead and Dan at California Corvair have good reputations.
Since Dave is closer I'd try him. And ask to meet "The Garage Chicken".
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Well the Garage Chicken is the Brains,,I am the Brawn!
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A few more...
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But Jeff,,,Where is your Chicken?
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There is a difference between country chicken and city chicken!
Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
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