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I feel for you Adam. I am fortunate to have 2 brother in laws who know GM motors inside and out, especially the C3 era motors. I also have one that has a body shop. So any time I need a hand with engine or tranny work, I can call on them to lend a hand. Not a hand out, they have to make a living too, but it is great to have the resourse available.
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|QUOTE|JT-C5 said: Maybe try the Vette Shop in Warminster. Sean seems to primarily work on vettes of the 60's and 70's. He just did a fair job on my C5 exhaust and intake, but his primary knowledge appears to be in the C2-C3 era.
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I called them.
He said they are so busy they wouldn't even be able to touch it for 2 or 3 weeks.
I need it done in 2 or 3 weeks!
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I called them.
He said they are so busy they wouldn't even be able to touch it for 2 or 3 weeks.
I need it done in 2 or 3 weeks!
-Adam Wartell
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Do they know who you are Adam? Maybe you could pull some weight that way or something being that you own this place and all. Think it would work??? 
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|QUOTE|VetteVixen said: Do they know who you are Adam? Maybe you could pull some weight that way or something being that you own this place and all. Think it would work??? |/QUOTE|
Yeah, that and $1000 still won't get it done by this weekend!
|/QUOTE|Yeah, that and $1000 still won't get it done by this weekend!
-Adam Wartell
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Adam, I kind of know how you feel. i bpought my vette in April 2 years ago, and at the end of June the Calipers started leaking, so that meant no driving of the vette til the brakes were fixed. By the end of July, it was running again. Boy, that sure was a long month....
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|QUOTE|blk79 said: ...Boy, that sure was a long month....|/QUOTE|
"Month"... try 7 months and counting!
"Month"... try 7 months and counting!
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7 weeks and counting here Adam. I sure hope it doesn't take them that long with mine! The stripes will be the worst part I think for them.
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Mine has never been out of commission that long after I finally got it really working again! I think it'll be down for a month now because of the leaky brake caliper. Stinks too, because I've been away at school for about 8 months, anxiously awaiting the time to come home so I could take the tops off and cruise around. Nope!! In time I guess!!
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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Adam,
Did I understand your problem correctly? You have been 7 MONTHS to have the engine changed in your car! You are on your third shop? That is insane!
I don't know what stage your job is in, but try Jonathan Alorio at Dave's in West Chester. He and Dad have 7 or 8 mechanics and he has 1 bay he uses just for performance car work.
They changed the car in my car with the engine in the car when others were not interested.
They may be a little on the high side, but do great work. I woundn't have anyone else touch my engine now. Phone (610) 696-7153
Good luck,
Ditch
Did I understand your problem correctly? You have been 7 MONTHS to have the engine changed in your car! You are on your third shop? That is insane!
I don't know what stage your job is in, but try Jonathan Alorio at Dave's in West Chester. He and Dad have 7 or 8 mechanics and he has 1 bay he uses just for performance car work.
They changed the car in my car with the engine in the car when others were not interested.
They may be a little on the high side, but do great work. I woundn't have anyone else touch my engine now. Phone (610) 696-7153
Good luck,
Ditch
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