Distance doesn't bother me. People come from long distances to have me restore their classic cars and put trust in me. I do the same when I need something and know I'll get an excellent final product.
Technically, I prefer to use Paul in Tuscon for my engine work, which is a 6 hour round trip for me. I drive right past about 30 other machine shops in Phoenix on the way through LOL. Not that big of a deal. I consider that local, but to many here if it isn't in their back yard it's too far.
Now if I had not met Paul and become friends, I doubt I would use any other shop local to me. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to send my engines out to Tony Bischoff 2,000 miles away who built an engine for my father. Tony builds engines for people all over the country and abroad with a proven winning track record. Top notch and stands behind his work.
I really just don't trust too many shops to do the kind of work that I'm looking for. So I'm willing to travel to find it.
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