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Maclab58 · 12-27-2010, 05:15 PM

Does anyone have an opinion about Antique Engine Rebuilding in Skokie Illinois? i am thinking about buying one of their touring engines.

msmaron · 12-27-2010, 05:20 PM

Outstanding company, Rich is fantastic and does an outstanding job, Call him he will help with anything you need

kelley's restoration · 12-27-2010, 05:33 PM

we have used about 100 of his rebuilds
had one engine that had an adjustable lifter set too loose. we called him, took it to his shop ad set it up correctly.
now we are only 45 miles away and we have known him for over 20 years but he does good work.
tk

Jim Parker Toronto · 12-27-2010, 05:35 PM

I met him in French Lick last year. I spoke with him at great length about an engine and he really knows his business. I would not hesitate to get one from him. Great guy to deal with!

gweilbaker · 12-27-2010, 05:59 PM

I run one of his mills, 15 years of trouble free service with required maintenance. Rich is a straight up individual, I go to him in a heart beat.

GW

Bruce Adams · 12-27-2010, 06:05 PM

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I asked EVERYONE on Fordbarn, MAFCA, MARC, and beyond prior to me ordering one form him and picking it up at Hershey.
ALL reports were great !

I plan to install it soon.

I purchased the touring model with inserts, tour cam, hc head, o/s valves, etc.

john in illinois · 12-27-2010, 06:53 PM

I have Rich's inserted touring engine. 7,000 happy miles.

Maclab58 · 12-28-2010, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the input, thats what I was hoping to hear! Gonna order mine today! is there that much diffrence in a 5.5 and a 6.0 head?

Dave in MN · 12-28-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maclab58

Thanks for the input, thats what I was hoping to hear! Gonna order mine today! is there that much diffrence in a 5.5 and a 6.0 head?

You mentioned you were planning to order a Touring engine. IMO: Yes, the 6.0 is the way to go with his inserted engine. Equally important, ask Rich about cam options. Bill Stipe can set you up with a cam for maximum torque at the RPM you plan to drive at. See his info at: http://specialtymotorcams.com/

Good Day!
Dave in MN

Maclab58 · 12-28-2010, 07:36 PM

I want to be able to drive all over gods green earth! The cost is gonna hurt but I cant wait to get it installed and running!

Eighty · 12-28-2010, 08:38 PM

I recommend Rich very highly. Purchased touring long block from him 1 year ago. Installed it in my 30 2dr Sedan. Have had it on the road almost everyday this year. Over 3000 care free miles of wonderful Model A driving. I have the 5.5 head on mine, and love it. I live in central Michigan, so all flat land driving.

Dennis C. Jones
(Eighty)

12-27-2010, 05:15 PM	#1
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	remanufactured engines Does anyone have an opinion about Antique Engine Rebuilding in Skokie Illinois? i am thinking about buying one of their touring engines.

12-27-2010, 05:20 PM	#2
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,604	Re: remanufactured engines Outstanding company, Rich is fantastic and does an outstanding job, Call him he will help with anything you need __________________ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

12-27-2010, 05:33 PM	#3
kelley's restoration Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60046 Posts: 888	Re: remanufactured engines we have used about 100 of his rebuilds had one engine that had an adjustable lifter set too loose. we called him, took it to his shop ad set it up correctly. now we are only 45 miles away and we have known him for over 20 years but he does good work. tk __________________ anyone need some Model A restoration work done in Illinois? shoot me an email for pics and information [email protected]

12-27-2010, 05:35 PM	#4
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: remanufactured engines I met him in French Lick last year. I spoke with him at great length about an engine and he really knows his business. I would not hesitate to get one from him. Great guy to deal with!

12-27-2010, 05:59 PM	#5
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 793	Re: remanufactured engines I run one of his mills, 15 years of trouble free service with required maintenance. Rich is a straight up individual, I go to him in a heart beat. GW

12-27-2010, 06:05 PM	#6
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: remanufactured engines Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I asked EVERYONE on Fordbarn, MAFCA, MARC, and beyond prior to me ordering one form him and picking it up at Hershey. ALL reports were great ! I plan to install it soon. I purchased the touring model with inserts, tour cam, hc head, o/s valves, etc.

12-27-2010, 06:53 PM	#7
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,249	Re: remanufactured engines I have Rich's inserted touring engine. 7,000 happy miles.

12-28-2010, 09:34 AM	#8
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: remanufactured engines Thanks for the input, thats what I was hoping to hear! Gonna order mine today! is there that much diffrence in a 5.5 and a 6.0 head?

12-28-2010, 07:36 PM	#10
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: remanufactured engines I want to be able to drive all over gods green earth! The cost is gonna hurt but I cant wait to get it installed and running!

12-28-2010, 08:38 PM	#11
Eighty Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 40	Re: remanufactured engines I recommend Rich very highly. Purchased touring long block from him 1 year ago. Installed it in my 30 2dr Sedan. Have had it on the road almost everyday this year. Over 3000 care free miles of wonderful Model A driving. I have the 5.5 head on mine, and love it. I live in central Michigan, so all flat land driving. Dennis C. Jones (Eighty) Last edited by Eighty; 12-28-2010 at 08:40 PM. Reason: misspelled word