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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by skott
well you opened our mouth lets hear it.
I don't do business with dishonest people, end of story.
Old Feb 17, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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I went with Davis Machine Shop - $75 to turn over a couple pistons, adjust some rod bearings and a wrist pin. Not bad compared to the $350 I was quoted at Ballos. I'll let you guys know how this thing runs once it's in.
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by fatboyee
davis machine did alot of work for me on previous engines. good guy... but slow turnaround time. it's a father/son team and they apparently do alot of work for repair shops in that area.

rebco machine did the machining on my block and my cylinder head when i needed it welded. good people. quick service. top quality work
my shop has done alot of business with rebco in the past, only thing i have bad to say about him is you have to be EXTREMELY specific on what you want/expect from rick... i have had heads come back without valve seals and valves before... he rectified the situation the same day though
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-Rated
Laurel Automotive is pretty cheap. They are on Mountain road at parham. I think that would be an easy job.
I second Laurel Automotive.
Old Feb 19, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-Rated
Laurel Automotive is pretty cheap. They are on Mountain road at parham. I think that would be an easy job.
i go to laurel also. as well as another member of rpm. and the've always had a super fast turn around for me.
btw there at woodman rd and hungry rd.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Richter
my shop has done alot of business with rebco in the past, only thing i have bad to say about him is you have to be EXTREMELY specific on what you want/expect from rick... i have had heads come back without valve seals and valves before... he rectified the situation the same day though
ok, i retract this statement... they just sent me a head for an 8n ford tractor that looks like it was machined by a 12 year old... we hadnt even started it, just turned it over to build oil preasure and its blowing coolant and compreason out of 2 cylinders between the head and the block
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