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72TXSuperCheyenne · 10-05-2010, 11:12 AM

Anyone know of a mechanic/shop in the North Fort Worth/Keller/Haslet/Roanoke area that has full range of experience with our trucks?

Mine has flaked out and time for a change!

thanks -- jeff

**Clyde65** · 10-05-2010, 11:18 AM

What are you looking to get done? I know a real good straight shooter type in far south Fort Worth, but it is up to you.

72TXSuperCheyenne · 10-05-2010, 11:24 AM

over next 12 months:

immediate:
tweak the new 700R4 that the flaked out guy didn't quite finish
water pump
front end work - install new tie rods, ball joints etc
a/c check-up, switch over to sanden compressor
install cab mounts

early 2011
install crate motor
2/4 or 3/5 drop

that's enough for my wallet for now.

**Clyde65** · 10-05-2010, 12:37 PM

I know he will/can do all of that. I will PM you his info....

stefan · 10-05-2010, 01:35 PM

I also live in north ft worth area,i know a great guy in the roanoke area,let me know if you still need the numbers.

Lance-ftw · 10-05-2010, 02:31 PM

I took mine to the same shop I've taken all my newer vehicles. It's called The Automotive Shop, good guys. not necesarily truck experts but the owner/main mechanic has about 8 different old cars he's rebuilt himself and they're really good about telling you how it is and only charging you for what absolutely has to happen to make things work. They're in the middle of FTW though, on Bledsoe and University.

We've got a bunch of FTW folks, we should have a little get together sometime :P

dag19 · 10-05-2010, 02:41 PM

I'd be interested in that...mostly for my 07 Sierra though. All of my stuff on my 70 is pretty much handled. Unless you know someone who would change out trannies for fairly cheap. That is next on my list of "to-do's". I'll probably just end up being a cheap-skate and doing it myself. Info and contacts are always welcome though!

**Clyde65** · 10-05-2010, 03:01 PM

I agree with we all need to do a get together somewhere, a bunch of us around Ft Worth.

Hutch · 10-05-2010, 03:28 PM

dag19
I do not know if good and cheap are the same

Transmission Headquarters is the best I have found
Talk to Bobby Starnes the owner
I have referred a lot of folk's to him and he alway's does first class work
http://www.transmission-hq.com/

dag19 · 10-05-2010, 03:34 PM

Ha! You have a valid point Hutch. There is probably no such thing.

Alright if I decide I don't want to do it then I will definitely give him a call. I appreciate the info/link.

**72K20** · 10-05-2010, 09:56 PM

Stefan, wo do you use in the Roanoke area? That is if you don't mind me asking? One of my very good friends uses Gareisch (SP?) Bros and thinks very highly of them.

10-05-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
72TXSuperCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	North Fort Worth Mechanics Anyone know of a mechanic/shop in the North Fort Worth/Keller/Haslet/Roanoke area that has full range of experience with our trucks? Mine has flaked out and time for a change! thanks -- jeff

10-05-2010, 11:18 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics What are you looking to get done? I know a real good straight shooter type in far south Fort Worth, but it is up to you. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 10-05-2010 at 11:19 AM.

10-05-2010, 11:24 AM	#3
72TXSuperCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics over next 12 months: immediate: tweak the new 700R4 that the flaked out guy didn't quite finish water pump front end work - install new tie rods, ball joints etc a/c check-up, switch over to sanden compressor install cab mounts early 2011 install crate motor 2/4 or 3/5 drop that's enough for my wallet for now.

10-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics I know he will/can do all of that. I will PM you his info.... __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-05-2010, 01:35 PM	#5
stefan New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: texas Posts: 118	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics I also live in north ft worth area,i know a great guy in the roanoke area,let me know if you still need the numbers.

10-05-2010, 02:31 PM	#6
Lance-ftw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 143	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics I took mine to the same shop I've taken all my newer vehicles. It's called The Automotive Shop, good guys. not necesarily truck experts but the owner/main mechanic has about 8 different old cars he's rebuilt himself and they're really good about telling you how it is and only charging you for what absolutely has to happen to make things work. They're in the middle of FTW though, on Bledsoe and University. We've got a bunch of FTW folks, we should have a little get together sometime :P

10-05-2010, 02:41 PM	#7
dag19 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin TX Posts: 135	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics I'd be interested in that...mostly for my 07 Sierra though. All of my stuff on my 70 is pretty much handled. Unless you know someone who would change out trannies for fairly cheap. That is next on my list of "to-do's". I'll probably just end up being a cheap-skate and doing it myself. Info and contacts are always welcome though!

10-05-2010, 03:01 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics I agree with we all need to do a get together somewhere, a bunch of us around Ft Worth. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-05-2010, 03:28 PM	#9
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics dag19 I do not know if good and cheap are the same Transmission Headquarters is the best I have found Talk to Bobby Starnes the owner I have referred a lot of folk's to him and he alway's does first class work http://www.transmission-hq.com/ __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-05-2010, 03:34 PM	#10
dag19 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin TX Posts: 135	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics Ha! You have a valid point Hutch. There is probably no such thing. Alright if I decide I don't want to do it then I will definitely give him a call. I appreciate the info/link.

10-05-2010, 09:56 PM	#11
72K20 Slow Old Timer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Decatur, Texas USA Posts: 224	Re: North Fort Worth Mechanics Stefan, wo do you use in the Roanoke area? That is if you don't mind me asking? One of my very good friends uses Gareisch (SP?) Bros and thinks very highly of them.



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