Any flathead shops in Alabama?

Nighthawk756 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 09:32 AM

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with any shops in Bama. May end up shipping mine off to H&H unless there's a reputable shop that can be trusted here.

modularF100 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 08:46 PM

I'm not sure. Flatheads you say? You've got my attention.

Oh, and WELCOME to the Chapter!

Nighthawk756 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2012, 11:43 PM

Yep, flathead V8 in my "new to me" '53 F100.

A friend of mine said he heard of someone in Cullman that supposedly works on 'em but I don't want to trust it to just anybody. I want someone that has many years experience, especially with modified flatheads.

Thanks for the welcome!

tacson · #4 (**permalink**) 03-01-2012, 10:59 AM

I have a friend who had some work done by a gentleman in Crossville, TN. He is supposedly very good. My friend is a stickler so he must be. Call Honest Charleys in Chattanooga and get a recommendation from them. Before I shipped a motor to California I would try someone within reasonable driving distance so if a problem popped up it wouldnt be as big a hassle. Let me know if I can help further. I would between AL, TN, and GA there has to be someone who can build a good flattie. Even if they are expensive shipping wont be cheap

Nighthawk756 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-02-2012, 08:39 PM

Thanks for the leads guys....but, I actually got a 56 instead of the 53. The same friend that had the 53 showed up with a 56 too and I went for the 56 instead....so no flattie for me unfortunately. Maybe a flattie deuce coupe in the future for me!