Shop Recommendations
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Acworth, GA
I use Jones Tire in Acworth. I also know that Weaver Brake and Alignment in Marietta is really good at what they do, and their price reflects it.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2013
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Thank you! I need new rod ends soon and really don't want to just change them and pray the alignment stays good.. I just saw in one of your pictures you have a camper top in the background.. Is that for sale? Pm me if so.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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There's a very cool place in town (Atlanta) called Pete's import garage. They always have older vehicles in their front lot. I've heard very good stuff about them working on newer cars, but from the looks of things they also do classic/older work also.
They are located at : 1996 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone
404) 377-9262
I haven't used them personally, but I'd be happy to pay them a visit.
They are located at : 1996 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone
404) 377-9262I haven't used them personally, but I'd be happy to pay them a visit.
Last edited by 77Greene; Aug 28, 2013 at 09:12 PM. Reason: missing info
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Acworth, GA
Ha Ha, No it's not for sale. We use that quite a bit. Especially when we go camping and fishing. There's a good story behind that camper, ask me if we ever get together somewhere and I'll tell you all about it.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 280
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From: New York
For the older trucks, are there any good Y block guys in Georgia that you would recommend? This would be for an engine rebuild that would include engine balancing and mild modification.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
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Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Acworth, GA
Goza Auto Parts And Machine Inc 4391 S Main Street
Acworth, GA 30101 - map
Phone: (770) 974-2088
Also one in Smyrna;
Chix Engine and Machine Shop
430 Pat Mell Road SEMarietta, GA 30060-4967
Phone: (770) 436-2912 Fax: (770) 435-3534 Phone: (770) 436-2018 Esibriano@yahoo.com
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: New York
Where are you located? There is a good engine place in Acworth called Goza Auto Parts. I do not know if they do Y blocks or not, but you could ask them.
Goza Auto Parts And Machine Inc 4391 S Main Street
Acworth, GA 30101 - map
Phone: (770) 974-2088
Also one in Smyrna;
Chix Engine and Machine Shop 430 Pat Mell Road SE
Marietta, GA 30060-4967
Phone: (770) 436-2912 Fax: (770) 435-3534 Phone: (770) 436-2018 Esibriano@yahoo.com
Goza Auto Parts And Machine Inc 4391 S Main Street
Acworth, GA 30101 - map
Phone: (770) 974-2088
Also one in Smyrna;
Chix Engine and Machine Shop
430 Pat Mell Road SEMarietta, GA 30060-4967
Phone: (770) 436-2912 Fax: (770) 435-3534 Phone: (770) 436-2018 Esibriano@yahoo.com Greatly appreciated,
Steve
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Acworth, GA
I used Chix some years ago (in the 80's), and they treated me very fairly and did excellent work. I now live in Acworth and talked to Goza more than once, but have not had them do any work for me yet. I have talked to several people that highly recommend them though.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 419
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From: Georgia
If I can't get this motor mount sorted I'll need a shop over here near Douglasville. Struggled with the driver side for about 3 hours before I hit the wall and started messing things up. It would be nice to actually drive this thing. It has been sitting up the majority of the time I've owned it. I was told I didn't need a cherry picker for this job. Boy, it sure would have made a huge difference but I don't know anyone that has one.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Palatka, FL
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 419
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From: Georgia
Sucess. From what I can tell the mount needed to be loosened up and adjusted over. Once I did that I dropped it into the perch and lowered the motor down and with just a little fenageling it all lined up and got it all bolted up. Now just waiting on the aluminum to make a bracket for the radiator and I'll be driving it. The previous owner stuck in a HD cooling radiator and cut the core support. Well, this truck used to be a 360 with three on the tree. It was converted to the inline 300 and four in the floor. The HD radiator was thicker and the 300 in longer so the fan sat less than a inch from the radiator. When the mount broke it slammed the fan into the radiator and just caused all sorts of issues. I installed a new fan, the radiator for the 300 and I now have to make a filler bracket. It has no a/c so the regular radiator should be fine. One step closer to putting it back on the road. I only had about 25 miles of ownership when that while mess went down.
BTW, Im in Douglasville, GA west of Atlanta off I-20.
BTW, Im in Douglasville, GA west of Atlanta off I-20.
