Engine Installer Wanted
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3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Santa Ana Hills CA
Engine Installer Wanted
My '58 is ready to have the rebuilt 283 engine installed, and I'm looking for someone to do it. I'm in the Orange/Tustin/Santa Ana area of Orange County in Southern California. Can anyone give me a reliable recommendation? Also, a recommendation for transport of the vehicle to the shop? Thanks!
Stan Boone
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Stan Boone
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Sparks Nevada
Any reason you wouldn't tackle the job yourself? In and out with these cars is pretty straight forward. Did my '55 motor by myself in an afternoon. Cherry picker is the only tool you'll need not in your tool chest,maybe hose clamp pliers if you use the old Corbin style hose clamps... Save you bucks at $60 - $80 and hour shop time...
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3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Santa Ana Hills CA
Engine Installation
At 79 years old, I'm not in any condition to drop an engine in the car by myself. It isn't that I don't know how to, it is that I just don't have the strength to do it anymore and don't want to risk hurting myself, the car or engine componets. My friends aren't much healthier than me either.... 
Thanks for replying though. I did find someone in the Solid Axle club who is willing to help. Corvette friends are the best.
Thanks for replying though. I did find someone in the Solid Axle club who is willing to help. Corvette friends are the best.
Le Mans Master
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At 79 years old, I'm not in any condition to drop an engine in the car by myself. It isn't that I don't know how to, it is that I just don't have the strength to do it anymore and don't want to risk hurting myself, the car or engine componets. My friends aren't much healthier than me either.... .
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From: Eagle, Idaho
My '58 is ready to have the rebuilt 283 engine installed, and I'm looking for someone to do it. I'm in the Orange/Tustin/Santa Ana area of Orange County in Southern California. Can anyone give me a reliable recommendation? Also, a recommendation for transport of the vehicle to the shop? Thanks!
Stan Boone
(714) 838-8821 (leave msg)
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Stan Boone
(714) 838-8821 (leave msg)
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If you run into any trouble let me know. I have a hobby shop near Orangewood and Eckhoff in Orange where I keep my C1's and would be available to help.
Randy
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Drifting
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From: Staten island New York
At 79 years old, I'm not in any condition to drop an engine in the car by myself. It isn't that I don't know how to, it is that I just don't have the strength to do it anymore and don't want to risk hurting myself, the car or engine componets. My friends aren't much healthier than me either....
Thanks for replying though. I did find someone in the Solid Axle club who is willing to help. Corvette friends are the best.
Thanks for replying though. I did find someone in the Solid Axle club who is willing to help. Corvette friends are the best.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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When I'm 79 a picture of the car will be sufficient. Certainly no fun driving 50s technology ( no power steering, brakes, rough riding suspension ) when the new SLR Cadillac is parked in the next stall.
Hire the neighbor's son for lubrication , seal, mileage maint. The best coffee table in town !
Hire the neighbor's son for lubrication , seal, mileage maint. The best coffee table in town !
Melting Slicks
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From: Chuckanut WA
The harbinger of wisdom is the recognition of the reality that age inhibits bodily agility and strength. I suffer from a lack of it myself at times. You are a wise man Stan. I have owned my Corvette for forever it seems and my mind remembers how easy it was to do things like pulling the engine, or changing the windshield. Although I can still do them it is markedly more difficult and I have to force myself to concentrate and double check myself to make sure everything is in place and safe. I usually work alone so if anything happens I would likely not get help right away. Evenso I find myself taking risks I probably shouldn't, especially when riding dirt bikes with my young (29) son and his buddies.
Best wishes with your project Stan and enjoy driving that beauty when you get it back together.
Best wishes with your project Stan and enjoy driving that beauty when you get it back together.