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01-22-2015, 12:26 PM
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Pontiac Engine Builder near St Louis
I just talked to Jim Moran, MBJ machine in Granite City, IL. I was planning on having him machine/build my new engine. He is retiring and not accepting any new projects. Is there a #2 Pontiac machine shop near St Louis? Someone I can or you trust.
Thanks Dean |
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01-22-2015, 03:20 PM
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How close???
Tom Wilhite in Derby, Kansas (essentially a suburb of Wichita) Len Williams In Tulsa, Oklahoma
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01-22-2015, 04:17 PM
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dont be scared to ship
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01-22-2015, 04:53 PM
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I don't need much work done. So I'd prefer to stay local.
I bought a fresh never fired 400, +.040 TRW flattop forged, balanced with stock recon rods w/ARP bolts, from someone needing money. I really just want to make sure it's put together right (pistons on rods correctly), etc... The pistons are currently .015 down in the hole. So I plan to disassemble the shortblock, get it decked/squared, grind out the flashing, change the oil gallery pressed plugs to tapped, with the one drilled for the distributor. I guess the minimal work I want done now any shop can do. But I'd like to find one that cares. Has good customer service etc.... |
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01-22-2015, 08:42 PM
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#6
01-22-2015, 09:09 PM
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Mann Speed Shop in Kansas City, MO is excellent on Pontiacs.
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#7
01-23-2015, 04:38 AM
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I used Lens Crankshaft to do my block/crank back in 2005, don't know if they are still around though.
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#8
01-24-2015, 11:29 AM
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St. Louis shop
Dependable Automotive, 10438 Lackland Road, Overland, MO 63114
(314) 423-8990 Billk |
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#9
01-24-2015, 10:45 PM
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I have been with MBJ for 35 years. GONNA MISS HIM! Jim recommended Precision in Granite City. I don't have a contact # yet. Maybe Probird has an idea ?
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01-25-2015, 11:16 PM
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01-26-2015, 10:14 AM
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I just talked to Jim and he is selling all his equ in the next two weeks was going to start a thread about it but saw this.
He will be missed
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#12
01-26-2015, 11:43 AM
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Anyone ever use Five Star Engines in Pawnee, IL? He (dan rothe) did a good job on my old 400/406 bak in the early 90's.
Ill be looking too since mbj did my current motor....
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01-28-2015, 09:24 PM
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01-29-2015, 12:12 PM
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02-16-2015, 01:29 PM
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The sale on MBJ's machinery did not happen. (YET). So maybe he will take some Pontiac work ???
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