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Steve/IL · 09-04-2016, 04:34 PM

Looking for recommendations on an 'experienced' Flathead Rebuilder in Illinois or one of the surrounding states with block cleaning and magnafluxing capabilities.

Thanks in Advance!

TomT/Williamsburg · 09-04-2016, 06:59 PM

You should also check on the HAMB .....

Fordors · 09-04-2016, 07:25 PM

Steve, I don't know if he builds complete engines but you might call Fox Valley Hot Rods at 847-382-3089. It's run by Matt Werksman, Cotton's son, and if he doesn't build engines I bet he will know who to see.

Larry

mrfliboy · 09-04-2016, 07:40 PM

Matt turned me onto a radiator repair/test shop in Addison, great people.

Steve/IL · 09-04-2016, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordors

Steve, I don't know if he builds complete engines but you might call Fox Valley Hot Rods at 847-382-3089. It's run by Matt Werksman, Cotton's son, and if he doesn't build engines I bet he will know who to see.

Larry

Larry,

Thanks for the lead!

Steve

AnthonyG · 09-04-2016, 09:45 PM

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AnthonyG · 09-04-2016, 09:46 PM

he built the one in the avatar in my '35

Highboy34 · 09-05-2016, 07:23 PM

Mike Yank, Speed Performance, Wauconda, IL Been building collector car and race engines 40 years. Every engine tested and broken in on dyno before delivery. Super guys. Has done 3 engines for me, a 37 Lincoln V-12, a 57 Dodge 325 KD500 and a 284-inch Ardun.

Seth Swoboda · 09-06-2016, 12:41 PM

Mike's Automotive in St. Louis and Millstadt, Illinois they have lots of flathead experience. Also you may check with Effingham Re-Grind.

lotsagas4u · 09-06-2016, 01:27 PM

Wish there was some in Texas

Steve/IL · 09-06-2016, 06:03 PM

Gentlemen,
Thanks for all the leads!
Steve

larrys40 · 09-07-2016, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Mike's Automotive in St. Louis and Millstadt, Illinois they have lots of flathead experience. Also you may check with Effingham Re-Grind.

As Seth said Effingham Regrinding in effingham ill does all kinds of antique engines. They do their own crank and cam Regrinding as well as full service rebuilding .
If its a std block like a 37 on up I do them myself once the Blocks are cleaned.

A full rebuild won't be cheap no matter what
Larry

Seth Swoboda · 09-07-2016, 11:53 AM

I had Effingham Re-Grind do some babbit bearing work in the past. Very satisfied. Mike's Automotive has done machine work on several flatheads for me. I assemble them. I built a stock 59A engine last winter and the total cost was near $4,000. Not cheap but I'm addicted to these V8's.

itslow · 09-07-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lotsagas4u

Wish there was some in Texas

Dallas, Austin, Houston - lots of hot rods down there. All are likely to have more than one engine builder capable of putting together a flathead.

supereal · 09-07-2016, 04:01 PM

Our shop does old engines, including Ford flatheads, in Iowa. MAS Auto & Machine, 319/338-7140.

Bored&Stroked · 10-01-2016, 11:21 AM

Hey, if you're willing to come to Ohio - I highly recommend Fowler Engines / Performance in Columbus. They do extremely nice work in general and have done a LOT of very complex flathead stuff for me and the FlatCad Bonneville race team. Their shop is the only place that I will have my flathead machine work done - period.

Ask for Jeff Fowler and tell him 'Buckwheat' sent yah! 614-258-2924

09-04-2016, 04:34 PM	#1
Steve/IL Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 370	Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Looking for recommendations on an 'experienced' Flathead Rebuilder in Illinois or one of the surrounding states with block cleaning and magnafluxing capabilities. Thanks in Advance! __________________ I've got the old car disease. Thankfully there's no cure!

09-04-2016, 06:59 PM	#2
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest You should also check on the HAMB ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

09-04-2016, 07:25 PM	#3
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Steve, I don't know if he builds complete engines but you might call Fox Valley Hot Rods at 847-382-3089. It's run by Matt Werksman, Cotton's son, and if he doesn't build engines I bet he will know who to see. Larry __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

09-04-2016, 07:40 PM	#4
mrfliboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: IL Posts: 312	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Matt turned me onto a radiator repair/test shop in Addison, great people.

09-04-2016, 09:45 PM	#6
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,171	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jerry Livingston http://www.unitedengine.biz/united_004.htm with warranty __________________ Nomad

09-04-2016, 09:46 PM	#7
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,171	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest he built the one in the avatar in my '35 __________________ Nomad

09-05-2016, 07:23 PM	#8
Highboy34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 142	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Mike Yank, Speed Performance, Wauconda, IL Been building collector car and race engines 40 years. Every engine tested and broken in on dyno before delivery. Super guys. Has done 3 engines for me, a 37 Lincoln V-12, a 57 Dodge 325 KD500 and a 284-inch Ardun.

09-06-2016, 12:41 PM	#9
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Mike's Automotive in St. Louis and Millstadt, Illinois they have lots of flathead experience. Also you may check with Effingham Re-Grind.

09-06-2016, 01:27 PM	#10
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 757	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Wish there was some in Texas

09-06-2016, 06:03 PM	#11
Steve/IL Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 370	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Gentlemen, Thanks for all the leads! Steve __________________ I've got the old car disease. Thankfully there's no cure!

09-07-2016, 11:53 AM	#13
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest I had Effingham Re-Grind do some babbit bearing work in the past. Very satisfied. Mike's Automotive has done machine work on several flatheads for me. I assemble them. I built a stock 59A engine last winter and the total cost was near $4,000. Not cheap but I'm addicted to these V8's.

09-07-2016, 04:01 PM	#15
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Our shop does old engines, including Ford flatheads, in Iowa. MAS Auto & Machine, 319/338-7140.

10-01-2016, 11:21 AM	#16
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: Flathead Rebuilder in Midwest Hey, if you're willing to come to Ohio - I highly recommend Fowler Engines / Performance in Columbus. They do extremely nice work in general and have done a LOT of very complex flathead stuff for me and the FlatCad Bonneville race team. Their shop is the only place that I will have my flathead machine work done - period. Ask for Jeff Fowler and tell him 'Buckwheat' sent yah! 614-258-2924