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New Guy Newtown CT
Hi,
I just started a new project. 67 Firebird Has no engine or trans. Good bones in the chassis/body. I located a 68 400 in pretty good shape. Could someone suggest a machine shop in the northeast that is Pontiac experianced ? Thanks, George |
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Hi George! There are actually a few of us PY guys in town.
I have no first hand experience with them, but I've heard a lot of good things about Carlquist. http://carlquistengines.com
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1966 GTO 1969 Lemans Convertible- F.A.S.T. legal family cruiser. 12.59 on G70-14 Polyglas tires. 1.78 60' 1969 Bonneville Safari- cross country family cruiser. . 1979 Trans Am 400, 4-speed, 4 wheel disc. View from the drivers seat racing down Atco Raceway- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhYDMdOEC7A Ride along in the other lane-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIzgpLtF_uw |
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Anyone have a Pontiac motor cleaned, bored, Decked, align honed etc. at a shop you were happy with?
A shop with Pontiac Torque plates and Pontiac engine specific experience? Northeast region, doesn't have to be CT. |
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Not sure if he has poncho plates but Leifert Automotive in Torrington,Ct Hes a good guy. older with lots of experience.
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I've had 3 sets of heads done, 1 set ported.
He polished my crank for nothing and picks up and delivers to me in So NJ. Pontiac & Olds are his specialties......... VERY reasonable pricing! Hansen Racing Engines, LLC 134 Wood Ave Middlesex, NJ 08846 Larry 732-748-9770 I usually leave a message and he calls during his lunch. Last edited by mrrat1; 07-21-2016 at 02:11 PM. Reason: added info |
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Larry had a high dollar stroker build ready to assembly that a cust backed out of at the end of last year.
He offered to me at a great price but I have enough stuff.........had splayed main caps so prob a high horse build. |
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i will highly recommend Valley Auto Machine in beacon fall. guys name is Pete. he's done several engines for me over the years and have nothing but praise for his quality.
will second carlquist, and leifert. they have both done smaller jobs for me and i have been very pleased. of the 3, i think carlquist will have torque plates. |
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Carlquist in Oakville. I have used him many times.
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Welcome to the forums George.
Check out Fitzgerald's Automotive in Beacon Falls right off of Rte. 8. They work on cars as well as having a machine shop on site. Talk to: Darrel Fitzgerald (203)723-7247 187 S Main St. Beacon Falls, CT
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I know Pete at Valley Auto Machine as well, he does great work & has an engine dino on site so that he can break it in properly for you before giving it back. 203-881-9713
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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welcome
I am also looking for a good pontiac machine shop near me. Thats does good factory head work. I would like to get my heads to flow a little better than stock. Cheshire CT |
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Bill at carlquist has a cnc machine for porting heads. |
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Greetings from another Nutmegger !
+1 on Carlquist
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-Jim Doran- 1965 389 Tripower; 4 speed; convertible 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2016 Chevy SS; Sold 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 2008 Infiniti G35x |
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Thanks to all for the suggestions. I'll check out all of them. I picked up a 400 from one of the members in DE just yesterday. Long Ride. Lol I have a ton of body work to do as well. I had a '68 FB when I was a lot younger and this '67 FB showed up with good body bones and no motor and I couldn't resist. I just finished a '72 Olds cutlass. Goes without saying, my wife is a gem. Looking forward to more chats with you fine folks. Thanks, George |
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If you need fenders I have a pair (one NOS) - would save me the trouble of bringing them to Norwalk.
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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Sheet metal I'm good. What I need is door handles and locks, door panels, a 4 speed console, package tray. Probably a lot of other assorted interior trim and dash board stuff. The car had the interior removed and what didn't get lost is in boxes. I haven't really gone through it all yet. BTW, I'm in the Walnut Tree Hill Rd area of Sandy Hook. Thanks, George |
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X2. Kiwi works on a lot of high end builds and does excellent work. Andy is local to me in Plainville. you can't beat his pricing for the quality work that is received.
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