Colorado Flathead Rebuilder

[rdynes01]

Looking for a good flathead rebuilder in Colorado for my 53 239.Nearest one with good reputation is in Nebraska but wondering if there are any ones closer to Denver area. Thanks ......Bob

[Krylon32]

Excellent FH builder in Fairbury NE. Schmidt Machine. 402-729-5450 He's done several for me and they worked great. I know it's a little out of your area but worth the trip.

[clo]

Go cat speed shop. He is in Denver. He’s a Flathead builder.

[rdynes01]

I considered Go Cat but have heard some bad reviews about them. Anyone else in the Rocky Mtn. area?

[tubman]

I have also heard bad things about "Go Cat Speed Shop"; Check on the H.A.M.B.

[Capitan Insano]

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I went to college in Colorado but now build flatheads in California. I can help you arrange shipping to H&H Flatheads.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by tubman

I have also heard bad things about "Go Cat Speed Shop"; Check on the H.A.M.B.

Do your homework on Go Cat

[V8Vic]

Try Gene French in Nunn CO (970)581-2808

I have spent about 30K miles in a '36 Coupe powered by a '36LB he rebuilt

[Jon 50 F1]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Do your homework on Go Cat

I sent him $10,000 in April 2016 have made a lot of calls April 8, 2020 will be four years no success whatsoever on my motor

[Jon 50 F1]

Has anyone else had problems with go cat speed shop I’ve been waiting on my motor for four years and sent him $10,000 upfront

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Jon 50 F1

I sent him $10,000 in April 2016 have made a lot of calls April 8, 2020 will be four years no success whatsoever on my motor

MON DIEU! Get the Sheriff and the State's Attorney General involved. There are just too many a-holes getting away with this kind of crap. I'm really sorry to hear of your monetary predicament. I was involved in a similar situation with a body shop jerk-off here in Texas about 29 years ago. The only bad habit these scum-wads have is continuing to breathe. And welcome to The 'Barn. DD

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Jon 50 F1

I sent him $10,000 in April 2016 have made a lot of calls April 8, 2020 will be four years no success whatsoever on my motor

Sorry to hear that. That's why I said do your homework.

Fellas, if a guy has your motor and parts, no need to give them any money until you have your motor.

If a shop asks for money up front, it generally means they have cash flow issues or poor credit.

[Bored&Stroked]

Hell - send it here to Ohio . . . can have Fowler Engines build it . . . and you'll be very happy with the results. Also, it won't cost you $10,000 to build one. PM me if interested.

[flatheadmurre]

I´m s bit curious how theese guys survive...some day the wrong guy with a real bad temper must get them...10k buys a small army from former yugoslavia if the law can´t fix it

[tubman]

See my post on the other thread about these guys.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Jon 50 F1

Has anyone else had problems with go cat speed shop I’ve been waiting on my motor for four years and sent him $10,000 upfront

You better file a complaint with your local consumer fraud department and do it now. Consumer Fraud is usually part of your local District Attorney's Office. Guys like this are out and out thieves and people need to stand up and not let them get away with this stuff. I deal with a local speed and machine shop and they have never asked for down payment or money up front. At some point people need to stop being the good guy (victim).

[Jon 50 F1]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

MON DIEU! Get the Sheriff and the State's Attorney General involved. There are just too many a-holes getting away with this kind of crap. I'm really sorry to hear of your monetary predicament. I was involved in a similar situation with a body shop jerk-off here in Texas about 29 years ago. The only bad habit these scum-wads have is continuing to breathe. And welcome to The 'Barn. DD

Thanks for coming back to me you are right about that several people have told me to do that also maybe something will work out but I don’t think so thanks

[Ross F-1]

A long time ago I heard good things about this guy, no personal experience tho:
Jeff Andreen
303-430-8972
8240 Circle Drive
Westminster CO

There are several good flathead shops in Albuquerque, a day's drive south of Denver:
Automotive Machine Service -- 505-242-3548
Gary McGlasson -- 505-250-1586 [email protected]

[Fordbuilder]

Originally Posted by Jon 50 F1

Thanks for coming back to me you are right about that several people have told me to do that also maybe something will work out but I don’t think so thanks

Heard he's considering closing down the shop this spring because to many people are bugging him about their engines. I know a bunch of guys are waiting all over the US and Intl. If you can take a trip to CO, get three police to escort you over there and get your money back in parts he has all over the shop.

Get on it before he closes shop and skips town.

[flatheadmurre]

Be careful about taking parts out of a shop that´s not yours !!
If they are owned by another person and he can prove it when you have mounted them to your new and fancy engine...it can end up bad !!
Worst case scenario he can walk off with the entire engine after the law has ruled...

[tubman]

^^^This. Also, I have been troubled in general that in this and the other thread about crooked engine builders, several people have suggested taking the problem in your own hands and in some cases resorting to or threatening violence. Unless done carefully and with the proper legal backing, such action can turn out very badly for the person perpetrating it,

[Bored&Stroked]

I'm with you Tubman - it is one thing to call a guy up, go see him and negotiate a "deal" to help with the loss of the money, but the minute you start strong-arming somebody, taking stuff off their walls, etc - now you are the crook . . . and the Police and courts will act accordingly. Whatever you do - make sure it is legal and above board . . . or you may lose a lot more than your $10K!

Also, if it involves "parts" to pay for work never done, you better make sure you have complete documentation - with serial numbers if possible (signed by the giver) - such that you have a leg to stand on if anything ever gets ugly!

[Flathead]

Talk to Bert's Model A in Denver, they are good people and might have an answer for you. They have moved to a new location right next to Denver.

[Jon 50 F1]

Originally Posted by Jon 50 F1

Has anyone else had problems with go cat speed shop I’ve been waiting on my motor for four years and sent him $10,000 upfront

I would like everyone to know that I did get my FH MOTER from Eric Brown on 11-9-2020.It was just like I wanted. Thank you Eric.

[tubman]

I guess patience is a virtue.

[V8COOPMAN]

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Originally Posted by Jon 50 F1

I would like everyone to know that I did get my FH MOTER from Eric Brown on 11-9-2020.It was just like I wanted. Thank you Eric.

I'm sure nobody needs to tell you just how lucky you are! These stories VERY SELDOM ever turn-out on a positive note. I've been in a similar position many years ago with a body shop, and that situation never turned-out well. I'm certainly happy for you, and we certainly appreciate the follow-up, especially with such a good outcome. And you might ought to go out there and purchase a lotto ticket. Did the guy have any final words worth noting? DD

[Bored&Stroked]

Originally Posted by Jon 50 F1

I would like everyone to know that I did get my FH MOTER from Eric Brown on 11-9-2020.It was just like I wanted. Thank you Eric.

Thanks for posting that back here . . . as reputations do matter in our strange little world and I hope everybody else who has been waiting far too long for Go Cat has their engines delivered and that they are satisfied with the results.

Your recent results don't justify the behavior of Go Cat (4 years to build an engine), but they do at least give some people some "hope" for a positive conclusion.

Let us know how it runs???