Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

I'm looking for a reputable machinist to evaluate and machine the original numbers matching engine from my Model A. This engine is still standard bore. The crank journals are also standard. I'm hoping to find someone within an hours drive of Torrance Calif. I'm looking for someone who is very familiar with "A" engines.
Please PM me with any recommendations.

Thank you,
Scott

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Alyn Beiber. he is on the forum. He is in SanDiego.
Larry Shepard

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Taylor Engine, Whittier was sold to a former employee after Jay Steele died. Are they still around? Jay was good, the new owner sounded like he knew something the only time I talked to him several years back.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Here is an old thread on the new Taylor Engine. I did a search and can't find
any current information on them. https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59501

Bob

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

It maybe best to stay away, a club member had to go and repo his engine as things were not getting done, it used to be the place to go when Jay was alive.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Arlyn Bieber works together with Bill Hansen. They did a really great job when I had to rebabbit. Here is the info for the Hansen Ford Garage.
(760)789-8296
Hansen Ford Garage
14755 Mussey grade road
Ramona, CA 92065
It's a fun place to make as a destination. They have a very nice facility and some great cars to check out.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

The web site is no longer active so i guess Chris could not make a go at it.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Looks like it was Taylor and Ryan Racing Engines LLC a couple years ago.
https://www.bizapedia.com/ca/taylor-...gines-llc.html
Also a Youtube video 5 months ago.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnd...xwqxyLsvl7skmw

Bob

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Just spoke with him month or so ago. He was in the process of moving to a (lower rent/larger work area) new location and was selling off some 'stuff' that I really wanted to make a attempt at. Unfortunately, I had just had a major repair. I hope that he will let all know when/if he gets settled in. He was part of the 'team' that achieved the good reputation when Steele was alive ! I couldn't afford any of his work :)

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Jay built a Chevy small block for my 1928 roadster pickup back in '91. It still runs great today. So sorry to see him pass. Nice guy. I would always see many Model A blocks in there being machined when he was doing my motor.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

I would also call Burbank Speed and Machine. Not sure what he knows about A engines, but I have dealt with them a lot. Worth checking out.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

That is good news! Can't be easy moving a machine shop every few years.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Contact "Engine Supply" Santa Ana, CA. Mike is very knowledgeable and skilled with Model A and B engines. Facility has excellent equipment.
Phone number is 714-556-0310.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

For what it's worth:

This shop was mentioned in a WWII Jeep forum that I'm on very frequently. Jeep owner said that this shop was very good and highly recommends them as well.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

H and H Antique Engine Rebuilding is probably the biggest Model A rebuilder on the west coast. They are in La Crescenta-Montrose.

http://www.handhantique.com/

They are at all the major California swap meets. I have no experience with them.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Might want to do some home work and find some people that have had their motor rebuilt here. Just saying.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Good advice that applies to any rebuilder being considered.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

zzlegend and Dick both make very good points in the previous two posts. You won't be able to find H&H either here or on HAMB because the search engine gets confused be the "&". Go to GOOGLE and search for "H&H on Fordbarn" and "H&H on HAMB".

Charlie Stephens

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

Turlock machine is doing an engine for us, we've seen several engines they have done and appear to be a quality machine shop, of course more than an hours drive from you.

Re: Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California
 

If I ever have one built, that's who I would use. Probably worth the drive. I have hear good things about him. :)