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Topic: Machine shops in my area
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 10-22-2004 12:25 PM
 
In anticipation of my 331 rotating assembly arriving next week I would like to know if anyone knows a good machine shop in the South atlanta area. I will need:
Balancing
Honing (would like to hone each cylinder to fit each piston - with a torque plate)
Piston ring filing
main caps fitting with studs and honingAnyone have any contacts? Thanks ------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 8777
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-22-2004 01:09 PM
phil, contact john bates at this site http://www.jbsdragracing.net
he is a super nice guy and an avid dragracer. he owns an auto repair shop and should be able to reccomend someone for you. the only one i have used is panhandle performance in panama city, fl. they specialise if fords. good luck ------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-302-7.33 @92mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft. http://community.prestage.com/Member+Pages/789.aspx
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-22-2004 01:10 PM
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 8777
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-22-2004 01:36 PM
oops!! i forgot about jesse and i just saw him a couple of weeks ago at the old timers drag racers reunion.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-302-7.33 @92mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft. http://community.prestage.com/Member+Pages/789.aspx
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 10-22-2004 02:42 PM
I also have been given these guys:
http://www.cobracountry.com/southern/home.html
Very close to me and a friend at work bought a 408 long block from them and liked them.I will look at their shop, and also talk to others. Im less worried about price and more interested in service and expertise. ------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-25-2004 07:36 AM
Garry Grimes, in Alpharetta, long drive for you but I've heard great things about him.
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 2357
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-25-2004 07:11 PM
You might also (I thought they actually had a machine shop along with their store) try Barnett Racing in Atlanta. They might be able to pinpoint you in the right direction. Alot of nice guys there and a good many of 'em have been around a while.
Luke
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 8777
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-25-2004 07:14 PM
i agree with luke, they are a great bunch of folks and they are drag racers. i have been doing business with them for several years and have never been disapointed!! they are over close to grant park.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-302-7.33 @92mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft. http://community.prestage.com/Member+Pages/789.aspx
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 10-26-2004 08:29 AM
thanks guys
lots of good ideas. Ill let you know when the parts arrive.------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-26-2004 10:01 AM
Hate to say this but....DO NOT use Barnett's machine shop. Just take my word for it.Be sure to check their prices on parts, sometimes cheaper than Jegs or Summit. My Edelbrock heads were $100 less at Barnett. [This message has been edited by ccode67 (edited 10-26-2004).]
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 10-26-2004 12:29 PM
Stuart
Are you saying its OK to buy their parts, but not to use their machine shop?I can take your word for it - I dont need to hear the horror story... ------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-26-2004 01:34 PM
They have very competitive prices on parts. They carry just about everything Jegs and Summit do, plus you can pick up in person, but then sales tax comes into play, 8% in Atlanta city now.  I don't know for sure, but I think they closed up the machine shop, just as well, they were getting a poor reputation for the quality of their work. Theres always Jon Kaase in Winder. $$$$$ ------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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