C3 Engine Replacement Shops in RI
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From: Johnston, Rhode Island
C3 Engine Replacement Shops in RI
Hello,
I blew a head gasket on my 72 Corvette and damaged the engine a couple of weeks ago. I had the engine checked at a local shop. They removed the spark plugs and blew coolant out of the cylinders. There is also coolant in the crankcase mixed with my oil. The car will not run. I am either going to purchase a HO rebuilt one from a forum member or purchase a crate engine that will fit under my hood with no clearance issues. The engine was a 90's crate replacement so there is no matching number concern. While the car isn't matching numbers, it is a beautiful car and I only want a shop where they are familiar with C3's and will take the appropriate measures to protect the body and paint. I normally have used Corvettes and Classics in Taunton with good results, but the owner of the shop they send this work out to has health issues. Can anyone recommend a shop in RI or nearby Massachusetts that they have used and had good results with? Thank you.
I blew a head gasket on my 72 Corvette and damaged the engine a couple of weeks ago. I had the engine checked at a local shop. They removed the spark plugs and blew coolant out of the cylinders. There is also coolant in the crankcase mixed with my oil. The car will not run. I am either going to purchase a HO rebuilt one from a forum member or purchase a crate engine that will fit under my hood with no clearance issues. The engine was a 90's crate replacement so there is no matching number concern. While the car isn't matching numbers, it is a beautiful car and I only want a shop where they are familiar with C3's and will take the appropriate measures to protect the body and paint. I normally have used Corvettes and Classics in Taunton with good results, but the owner of the shop they send this work out to has health issues. Can anyone recommend a shop in RI or nearby Massachusetts that they have used and had good results with? Thank you.
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A little further up in MA, but check out Ron's Restorations. Top quality work on all generations and has been a Corvette guy for longer than I've been alive
https://www.ronsautorestoration.com/
https://www.ronsautorestoration.com/
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There is also the Corvette Connection up rt 6 in Bolton, CT. However, not sure you need a Corvette specialist. I will ask some of my RI buddies for an engine guy.
Where are you in RI? I grew up there. Moved to CT 17 years ago.
-Rick
Where are you in RI? I grew up there. Moved to CT 17 years ago.
-Rick
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From: Johnston, Rhode Island
I live in Johnston. I located a shop in Dighton, Mass today. I am going to check it out tomorrow, but in speaking with the owner on the phone it sounded promising. Kindly let me know if anything turns up, because you never know.
Thank you for responding.
Michael
Thank you for responding.
Michael
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I'm not to far away in pomfret, CT. Good luck!!
