Machine Shops around Plano TX

[jimdaug]

Hi all,

This is my first post, I've been lurking for a while.

I've got a 1970 C10 that I'm finally getting back to working on after a long break and I'm trying to find a machine shop around Plano, Texas.

I'm going to need to have some axles re-drilled and then maybe some other stuff later. I keep seeing on YouTube simple one man, jobber type places which is all I need, but any searches come up with mostly high production cnc type places. The only promising results I've come up with are Bowers Machine and Plano Automotive Machine, but I think they're mostly engine type stuff. I haven't gotten a chance to run by either place to ask yet.

I live near Lake Lavon and I thought for sure there might be a propeller shop around but I can't find anything. Really I just need a guy with a Bridgeport mill or big drill press. Does anybody know of a place that does stuff like this?

Thanks in advance. This is a great place for information.

-James

[jimdaug]

No takers? I'm beginning to think I might be living in a machine shop desert.

-James

[zeldman]

So you just want a plane ole machine shop?
Sorry, I cant help myself.... Just go by the machine shops you mention in your post and ask if they can do what you want. Ask if anyone there specializes in restorations. You wont know unless you ask.

[jimdaug]

Yeah, that's plan if it ever un-freezes around here. I was hoping somebody would know somebody though. I know of a couple places in west Dallas that could do it, but I don't want to drive that far.