[C1] Mechanic recommendations 1960 in DC area
02-04-2019, 05:37 PM
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Mechanic recommendations 1960 in DC area
I recently acquired a 1960 Corvette. I live in Washington DC. I am looking for a mechanic in the area who is familiar enough with C-1ś to work with.
The car is an older restoration with a few bugs that need worked out. I would like to have the carś condition assessed before I drive it much. Any suggestions?
The car is an older restoration with a few bugs that need worked out. I would like to have the carś condition assessed before I drive it much. Any suggestions?
02-04-2019, 05:42 PM
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Tonys Corvette Shop in Gathersburg Md
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02-04-2019, 10:26 PM
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If that doesn't work out, you might try Ron McCall at McCall's Transmissions, in Hampstead, MD. He works mostly on Panteras and Ferraris nowadays, but is also very familiar with Chevys from his racing days.
02-05-2019, 11:32 AM
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Third vote for Tony's. Ask him to do an evaluation, and you'll know exactly what needs to be addressed.
02-05-2019, 12:08 PM
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Tony's can be very busy, requiring you to be persistent to get on the radar. You will get first rate work, just don't be surprised at costs. If you need common maintenance, let me know, I have two shops in mind. 
Dennis
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artdan (02-05-2019)
02-05-2019, 05:25 PM
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I intend to have Tony take a look, but I am always interested in finding shops with competent mechanics. My regular guy is now semi-retired, and I need to find someone for regular maintenance on my other vintage cars. They can be expensive mistresses.
02-05-2019, 05:56 PM
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I recently acquired a 1960 Corvette. I live in Washington DC. I am looking for a mechanic in the area who is familiar enough with C-1ś to work with.
The car is an older restoration with a few bugs that need worked out. I would like to have the carś condition assessed before I drive it much. Any suggestions?
The car is an older restoration with a few bugs that need worked out. I would like to have the carś condition assessed before I drive it much. Any suggestions?
mainly C1’s. I have a 61, and those who still work on older cars are swamped building pro-mod cars. I’m chasing a guy for a year to change rear gears back to 4:11 position, but street rods and pro mods have his attention. Let us know when you find someone, or text me at 443-518-6234-thanks
micksnip
02-05-2019, 06:25 PM
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i live by Damascus,Md, and Tony’s is good, but you may wait, as they also do blowers and tunes on later vettes. In Rockville/Bethesda on Rockville Pike is Fleming’s Ultimate Garagr, and they used to tweak on
mainly C1’s. I have a 61, and those who still work on older cars are swamped building pro-mod cars. I’m chasing a guy for a year to change rear gears back to 4:11 position, but street rods and pro mods have his attention. Let us know when you find someone, or text me at 443-518-6234-thanks
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02-05-2019, 06:27 PM
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I recently acquired a 1960 Corvette. I live in Washington DC. I am looking for a mechanic in the area who is familiar enough with C-1ś to work with.
The car is an older restoration with a few bugs that need worked out. I would like to have the carś condition assessed before I drive it much. Any suggestions?
The car is an older restoration with a few bugs that need worked out. I would like to have the carś condition assessed before I drive it much. Any suggestions?
mainly C1’s. I have a 61, and those who still work on older cars are swamped building pro-mod cars. I’m chasing a guy for a year to change rear gears back to 4:11 position, but street rods and pro mods have his attention. Let us know when you find someone, or text me at 443-518-6234-thanks
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02-05-2019, 08:05 PM
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Flemings Ultimate moved to Loftstrand Ln. Rockville. Down the street is Bruno's Classic Muscle, 301-610-2091, Rob Sunde, Contempary Classics in Silver Spring, 301-384-4223. My pick is Contempary Classics. Rob is one man show, but pays close attention to details. Dennis
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02-05-2019, 09:52 PM
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Thanks Dennis
After Tony looks at my car in a couple of weeks, I will strongly consider options.
Silver Spring is just up 16th Street from where I live, much better than the treck down to Springfield where my semi-retired mechanic resides.
Cheers
After Tony looks at my car in a couple of weeks, I will strongly consider options.
Silver Spring is just up 16th Street from where I live, much better than the treck down to Springfield where my semi-retired mechanic resides.
Cheers
02-08-2019, 05:45 PM
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Flemings Ultimate moved to Loftstrand Ln. Rockville. Down the street is Bruno's Classic Muscle, 301-610-2091, Rob Sunde, Contempary Classics in Silver Spring, 301-384-4223. My pick is Contempary Classics. Rob is one man show, but pays close attention to details. Dennis
Dennisi bought my vette from Rod Sabory in Miller’s, Md, and he subs out all his vette work. Body, engine build, but did his own tube frame for the Black Widow 63. He also has about 10 vettes at any given time, or can find you one. ( he’s usually got a car or 2 under construction, and advertises in racing junk-c1/2 cars)
However, being a finder or broker, as it’s a lot of work with you taking all the risks, and nobody wants to pay you the commission. Buyer says they’re too stretched, and seller says they have taken too much of a cash hit, he can’t afford it either. Or, you show the car you found on paper, and they just take that and make their best deal, then want you to do transport, inspection, and delivery. Tough job, and for me, be it homes, guns, knives, or old vettes, I really enjoy the chase or journey, as it’s like being on a safari, and got to have your $ ready to drop that 3500 lb bear!