Franks Vettes
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Houston Republic of Texas
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14, '16
I was there last month, and the sons have been selling everything off. But Chris didn't mention closing anytime soon, I'd be curious because I'm due for a oil change and front brake sensor replacement. Thanks for the heads up, L8R ZFLASH
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Spring Texas
As you probably know Frank passed away not too long ago so not surprised they are closing. I had some service work done there on my C7 but Corvette World is my go to place for service. Never had an issue and in and out quickly especially with an appointment.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Houston TX
I don't know if new management/owners were in over their heads, ran it into the ground due to poor decisions, or elected to close the doors, but this definitely sucks. Frank's was a Corvette staple in the Houston area.
For those maybe looking for a replacement, I used CorvetteEverything recently and have been happy with them. They are out in PineHurst.
For those maybe looking for a replacement, I used CorvetteEverything recently and have been happy with them. They are out in PineHurst.
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From: Houston TX
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Houston Republic of Texas
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14, '16
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Kemah Texas
I kept my DD C5 for 12 years (147K miles) because of the cost-effective, quality work done at Frank's Vettes. Frank was always right on the money with whatever repair I needed to keep my Vette on the road.
I bought my C7 in 2015 and hadn't needed his services. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
The reason I am posting is that I need to replace an AC compressor on the C7 and found that Frank had passed, and the business is closed.
Can anyone suggest a quality shop that can replace an AC compressor without destroying the car or costing me an arm/leg?
I'm in the League City area - southeast of Houston.
Thanks for any help.
I bought my C7 in 2015 and hadn't needed his services. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
The reason I am posting is that I need to replace an AC compressor on the C7 and found that Frank had passed, and the business is closed.
Can anyone suggest a quality shop that can replace an AC compressor without destroying the car or costing me an arm/leg?
I'm in the League City area - southeast of Houston.
Thanks for any help.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 17
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From: Kemah TX
I kept my DD C5 for 12 years (147K miles) because of the cost-effective, quality work done at Frank's Vettes. Frank was always right on the money with whatever repair I needed to keep my Vette on the road.
I bought my C7 in 2015 and hadn't needed his services. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
The reason I am posting is that I need to replace an AC compressor on the C7 and found that Frank had passed, and the business is closed.
Can anyone suggest a quality shop that can replace an AC compressor without destroying the car or costing me an arm/leg?
I'm in the League City area - southeast of Houston.
Thanks for any help.
I bought my C7 in 2015 and hadn't needed his services. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
The reason I am posting is that I need to replace an AC compressor on the C7 and found that Frank had passed, and the business is closed.
Can anyone suggest a quality shop that can replace an AC compressor without destroying the car or costing me an arm/leg?
I'm in the League City area - southeast of Houston.
Thanks for any help.
i have not personally used, but have heard good things about
GForce Motorsports in Pearland
http://gforce-tx.com/
Kevin
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From: Kemah Texas
Kevin,
I ended up utilizing Corvette World in North Houston for the AC compressor replacement. Shop is ok but too far of a drive. I need to check out Gforce and some of the other shops mentioned in this thread for future repairs.
Thanks for the heads up. Are you in a club down here?
I ended up utilizing Corvette World in North Houston for the AC compressor replacement. Shop is ok but too far of a drive. I need to check out Gforce and some of the other shops mentioned in this thread for future repairs.
Thanks for the heads up. Are you in a club down here?
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 17
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From: Kemah TX
Kevin,
I ended up utilizing Corvette World in North Houston for the AC compressor replacement. Shop is ok but too far of a drive. I need to check out Gforce and some of the other shops mentioned in this thread for future repairs.
Thanks for the heads up. Are you in a club down here?
I ended up utilizing Corvette World in North Houston for the AC compressor replacement. Shop is ok but too far of a drive. I need to check out Gforce and some of the other shops mentioned in this thread for future repairs.
Thanks for the heads up. Are you in a club down here?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Houston Texas
Closest club would be Space City Corvette Club.
Meets monthly at Las Brisa in League City on the second Tuesday of each month - Sept 12th.
We usually have one Street Meet per month where we meet and drive to a lunch. This month it was to Lone Star Flight Museum, in September it is to the Ocean Star Drilling Rig in Galveston Sept 23rd). Our big car show is October 14 at Stephenson Park in Friendswood with a show at Bayway Chevy in Pearland (Sept 17th). Also will have a drive to Bastrop October 21st.
Linky to Club website: https://spacecitycorvetteclub.com/
Meets monthly at Las Brisa in League City on the second Tuesday of each month - Sept 12th.
We usually have one Street Meet per month where we meet and drive to a lunch. This month it was to Lone Star Flight Museum, in September it is to the Ocean Star Drilling Rig in Galveston Sept 23rd). Our big car show is October 14 at Stephenson Park in Friendswood with a show at Bayway Chevy in Pearland (Sept 17th). Also will have a drive to Bastrop October 21st.
Linky to Club website: https://spacecitycorvetteclub.com/
