Skip Haney

[Seth Swoboda]

I want to send a coil to Skip for a rebuild. The phone number I have for him does not work.

Can anyone tell me if he is still rebuilding coils?

Thanks!

[Bob C]

There's a couple of numbers in this link.
https://skipscoilsandpumps.com/contact-us

[JayChicago]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Can anyone tell me if he is still rebuilding coils?

That is a scary thought. As far as I know he is the only one who can do what he does with the coil, and I believe he has kept it a closely guarded trade secret. Wonder if he has been training someone to take over his business when he wants to retire?

[Newc]

Frequent problem in this 'hobby', NO apprentists to take over. Newc

[Tim Ayers]

Spoke to Skip a few weeks ago. Here is his # 941-505-9085

[Seth Swoboda]

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Originally Posted by Bob C

There's a couple of numbers in this link.
https://skipscoilsandpumps.com/contact-us

Those are the numbers I tried and are no good.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Those are the numbers I tried and are no good.

That's really odd. I verified the number I listed was the one on my phone. Maybe there is an issue with the phone service in FL?

[Seth Swoboda]

941-637-6698 says your call cannot be completed as dialed.

I also sent him an email this morning.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Spoke to Skip a few weeks ago. Here is his # 941-505-9085

Got through on this number. I left a message. Thanks Tim!

[Seth Swoboda]

I'm happy to report that I spoke to Skip on the phone this afternoon. All is well with him and he's still rebuilding coils. The current price is $120, includes shipping.

[JayChicago]

Good to hear. Thanks for reporting back.

[dean333]

He usually replies to emails at 6 am ish.

[52flthed]

What is good or different about Skip's Coils as compared to a stock 6V coil?

[47topless]

Skip uses only the best materials. Cuts no corners. He has become, by years of practice, the "King of Coils".

[tubman]

The main thing is that his are essentially new. Ford coils deteriorate over time. I'll bet there aren't more than a handful of original coils running, if any.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by 52flthed

What is good or different about Skip's Coils as compared to a stock 6V coil?

I am running an original Ford coil on a '37 Ford. As Tubman said, they deteriorate over time. I figure my original coil is on borrowed time. I had an original on the shelf so I sent it to Skip. There is nothing better than an igintion system that is operating at 100% efficiency.

As others have said, I hope that Skip eventually passes the rebuild information onto the next generation when the time comes. I have a good idea what he is using. I would like to see the process of opening them up, cleaning them and installing the new coil inside.

[deuce_roadster]

It would be an interesting story for someone to write about. I believe it was his late friend who used to post here as "GM" that convinced Skip to set up to rebuild water pumps and coils. George (GM) was a very innovative guy and there are many members from Florida who knew him that are still on here I believe.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

It would be an interesting story for someone to write about. I believe it was his late friend who used to post here as "GM" that convinced Skip to set up to rebuild water pumps and coils. George (GM) was a very innovative guy and there are many members from Florida who knew him that are still on here I believe.

You are correct. GM was Skip's boss. George passed a year or two ago.

[52flthed]

Thanks for the explanations.