Hello fellas, I am trying to identify the 'old school' mechanics/shops in the Philadelphia area that work on '60s and earlier cars. Also specialists that can build a 3 or 4 speed trans, setup a rearend, etc. Also high perf./machine shops/ race car shops. Any names, numbers, addresses appreciated. These guys are getting harder to find these days.
Good luck. Jesse Miller Machine Shop in West Chester might be a good start. There are a few people out that way, not all of them are goo though.
If you need any help give me an e-mail tlc4260@yahoo.com . I'm an hour or so from Philly in NJ by Easton PA but have been working on cars from the 1920's - today for 15 years. I fixed Yugo's and Lamborghini's. Need help give me a shout.
yes jess millers shop is gone but his still does work for somebody else I think the shop is in oxford, maybe. but the shop i work at Francis Automotive we do work on olders cars, as far as settin up rears and trans rebuilds not really our gig. for that type of work i have used eagle trans and rear in eagle, PA really nice work never had a problem with their work. as for our shop give us a ring and we can take care of just about anything aside from body work.
AC Transmission, 212 Reetz Av., Hulmeville (Langhorne), Pa. 19047, 215-702-9488, 3 rd generation hot rodders, Talk to "Albert" They do everything you mentioned, excellent work and prices.
Contact me -- I am in your area and know guys near you! I know; terrific welder /old school mechanic and rear specialist.
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