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manycars64 · 04-18-2018, 12:05 PM

Guys,

I am am new to the forum and new to flatheads. I am looking for a good shop in Texas to perform the machine work on a flathead out of a 1951 F1 I just purchased. The truck is completely stock and I plan on keeping it as close to that as possible.

I can do the disassembly and assembly. I just need a good machine shop. Preferably one that has been working on flatheads since this one was new!

Michael

rotorwrench · 04-18-2018, 12:18 PM

It's a big state. What part are you in?

Ed Pitts · 04-18-2018, 12:26 PM

Tinker's Motor Supply, Dallas, Texas
214-688-1067
They have done the machine work on 2 blocks for me and do a great job.

manycars64 · 04-18-2018, 12:58 PM

Thanks Ed. Rotorwrence - I am in Austin. You are right, it is a big state!

manycars64 · 04-18-2018, 12:59 PM

Thank you Ed!

rotorwrench · 04-18-2018, 06:24 PM

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There is bound to be a good shop up there somewhere. The forum boss, Ryan, lives up that way. Some of the HAMB guys up that way may know better than I do. I'm sure a few more Austin folks check in here too. The shop I used to use here in SA closed down quite a while ago so I haven't tried any others yet.

manycars64 · 04-21-2018, 08:39 AM

Thank you!

W1964 · 04-21-2018, 08:48 PM

Automotive Engine Services, Nacogdoches, Texas, 936 569 1164, Michael Pinkston. They have done two engines for me. Very pleased.

Mike in AZ · 04-23-2018, 11:33 AM

Welcome to the 'Barn. Have fun with your flathead and pickup. Mike

37Flat · 04-23-2018, 05:09 PM

If you want to e closer to home, I used Parks Engine Service, Seguin TX. Rick Pridgen, the owner loves flatheads and has rebuilt a bunch of them. 830-379-4562. Good luck!

texas webb · 04-23-2018, 05:26 PM

Thanks,Chris.Wrote his number down.Webb.

manycars64 · 04-30-2018, 09:05 PM

Thanks everyone. Looks like I have some great options!

Michael

rbone · 04-30-2018, 09:27 PM

I'm also looking for a reputable shop in Texas. I'm near Dallas, but willing to drive as needed. Do any of the above shops have experience with babbitt motors?

slowspoke · 10-17-2019, 08:41 PM

I want to revive this thread as I've just completed the tear down. Tinkers doesn't seem to have a working number. May be closed? Any other suggestions in DFW?

mfagan · 10-17-2019, 09:12 PM

Try Dave Plubell in Garland. Good guy.

slowspoke · 10-21-2019, 10:22 AM

Just received a response from Dave. No longer in business unfortunately.

Tony, NY · 10-21-2019, 11:31 AM

I remember seeing Rex Rod & Chassis and reference to flathead work. Martin Bros Lane, Johnson City, Tx. I believe he's Vern Tardel's brother.

slowspoke · 10-21-2019, 06:20 PM

Thanks for the input Tony. I believe I've settled on a shop two hours outside of Dallas/Fort Worth (hoping to swing by this week). It's unfortunate many of the shops that worked on these motors have gone out of business.

04-18-2018, 12:05 PM	#1
manycars64 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Guys, I am am new to the forum and new to flatheads. I am looking for a good shop in Texas to perform the machine work on a flathead out of a 1951 F1 I just purchased. The truck is completely stock and I plan on keeping it as close to that as possible. I can do the disassembly and assembly. I just need a good machine shop. Preferably one that has been working on flatheads since this one was new! Michael

04-18-2018, 12:18 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas It's a big state. What part are you in?

04-18-2018, 12:26 PM	#3
Ed Pitts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Tinker's Motor Supply, Dallas, Texas 214-688-1067 They have done the machine work on 2 blocks for me and do a great job.

04-18-2018, 12:58 PM	#4
manycars64 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Thanks Ed. Rotorwrence - I am in Austin. You are right, it is a big state!

04-18-2018, 12:59 PM	#5
manycars64 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Thank you Ed!

04-18-2018, 06:24 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There is bound to be a good shop up there somewhere. The forum boss, Ryan, lives up that way. Some of the HAMB guys up that way may know better than I do. I'm sure a few more Austin folks check in here too. The shop I used to use here in SA closed down quite a while ago so I haven't tried any others yet.

04-21-2018, 08:39 AM	#7
manycars64 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Thank you!

04-21-2018, 08:48 PM	#8
W1964 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nacogdoches TX Posts: 26	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Automotive Engine Services, Nacogdoches, Texas, 936 569 1164, Michael Pinkston. They have done two engines for me. Very pleased.

04-23-2018, 11:33 AM	#9
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Welcome to the 'Barn. Have fun with your flathead and pickup. Mike

04-23-2018, 05:09 PM	#10
37Flat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 125	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas If you want to e closer to home, I used Parks Engine Service, Seguin TX. Rick Pridgen, the owner loves flatheads and has rebuilt a bunch of them. 830-379-4562. Good luck! __________________ Chris KNKStudio221.com

04-23-2018, 05:26 PM	#11
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Thanks,Chris.Wrote his number down.Webb.

04-30-2018, 09:05 PM	#12
manycars64 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Thanks everyone. Looks like I have some great options! Michael

04-30-2018, 09:27 PM	#13
rbone Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 95	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas I'm also looking for a reputable shop in Texas. I'm near Dallas, but willing to drive as needed. Do any of the above shops have experience with babbitt motors?

10-17-2019, 08:41 PM	#14
slowspoke Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Posts: 24	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas I want to revive this thread as I've just completed the tear down. Tinkers doesn't seem to have a working number. May be closed? Any other suggestions in DFW?

10-17-2019, 09:12 PM	#15
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Try Dave Plubell in Garland. Good guy. __________________ Marvin Fagan 214-697-8430

10-21-2019, 10:22 AM	#16
slowspoke Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Posts: 24	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Just received a response from Dave. No longer in business unfortunately.

10-21-2019, 11:31 AM	#17
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas I remember seeing Rex Rod & Chassis and reference to flathead work. Martin Bros Lane, Johnson City, Tx. I believe he's Vern Tardel's brother.

10-21-2019, 06:20 PM	#18
slowspoke Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Posts: 24	Re: Flathead V8 machine shop in Texas Thanks for the input Tony. I believe I've settled on a shop two hours outside of Dallas/Fort Worth (hoping to swing by this week). It's unfortunate many of the shops that worked on these motors have gone out of business.