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69gmcbigblock · 07-27-2006, 05:21 PM

hey all,

so i took my 69 to a generic shop, they are stumped on the engine that won't turn off, and they told me they want $1200 to fix my cracked header and put in a new exhaust on just that side. seems steep to me, considering i paid $2400 for the truck.

i know i heard of a guy in east bay who specializes in old GM trucks, but i can't remember his name/shop.

any recommendations? i would think i could get exhaust manifold and cheapo exaust for a lot less than $1200, am i being cheap or does that seem like to much to pay?

cheers
droo

farside847 · 07-27-2006, 07:05 PM

clarks auto is in cupertino and the boss drives a 70 longbed every day. They are a machine shop and do engine rebuilds. They are a little pricey but I trust them.

Rdrdave · 07-29-2006, 02:22 PM

1200 to fix a cracked header. Hell it would be cheaper to buy a new set of headers and get the exhaust redone! If you put enough info on what's wrong with the engine, I bet all of us members could figure it out and you could try to fix it. Good luck. My brothers truck did the same thing and it became a bad positive cable going to the starter, but it was a F**D!

jugernot · 07-29-2006, 07:08 PM

There is a Guy in Fremont Ca that sells 67-72 chevy truck parts. Not sure if he works on the trucks.

Chevy GMC Vintage Trucks
3490 Union Street Suite K
(510) 651 5874

07-27-2006, 05:21 PM	#1
69gmcbigblock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La Honda, CA Posts: 15	bay area, CA shop for GM trucks? hey all, so i took my 69 to a generic shop, they are stumped on the engine that won't turn off, and they told me they want $1200 to fix my cracked header and put in a new exhaust on just that side. seems steep to me, considering i paid $2400 for the truck. i know i heard of a guy in east bay who specializes in old GM trucks, but i can't remember his name/shop. any recommendations? i would think i could get exhaust manifold and cheapo exaust for a lot less than $1200, am i being cheap or does that seem like to much to pay? cheers droo __________________ one foot on jacob's ladder, one foot in the fire. -- johnny cash

07-27-2006, 07:05 PM	#2
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: bay area, CA shop for GM trucks? clarks auto is in cupertino and the boss drives a 70 longbed every day. They are a machine shop and do engine rebuilds. They are a little pricey but I trust them. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

07-29-2006, 02:22 PM	#3
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: bay area, CA shop for GM trucks? 1200 to fix a cracked header. Hell it would be cheaper to buy a new set of headers and get the exhaust redone! If you put enough info on what's wrong with the engine, I bet all of us members could figure it out and you could try to fix it. Good luck. My brothers truck did the same thing and it became a bad positive cable going to the starter, but it was a F*D! Last edited by Rdrdave; 07-29-2006 at 02:24 PM.*

07-29-2006, 07:08 PM	#4
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: bay area, CA shop for GM trucks? There is a Guy in Fremont Ca that sells 67-72 chevy truck parts. Not sure if he works on the trucks. Chevy GMC Vintage Trucks 3490 Union Street Suite K (510) 651 5874 __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082



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