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pklarkin · 01-20-2015, 09:14 PM

Hi all,

Just got a 1929 business coupe and I'd like to have someone do the long block rebuild. Can anyone recommend the local guru near NYC? Thanks in advance!

Pat
My rebuild blog: patsmodela.wordpress.com

AL in NY · 01-20-2015, 09:49 PM

Best rebuilder near you is Schwalm's in Strasburg, PA.

link: http://www.schwalms.com/index.htm

tbirdtbird · 01-20-2015, 09:51 PM

hey Pat, been to the Short Hills mall lately? (but you won't find any A parts there!)

I looked at your blog and it is too cool that you are able to make this a family affair. I hope the kids stay with it. In the end y'all will have accomplished a great deal, have a lot of satisfaction, have bonded more as a family, have a kool example of automotive history that hasn't been made in 85 yrs, and be able to do family events/outings/touring/etc which is when it gets really good. You will bring smiles to the faces of everyone you encounter: for that moment in time, strangers will be able to time travel with you and get quite a thrill!

do not get discouraged. it takes time to do it right. do it right and it will last and be reliable. the Barn is a huge resource for you, lots of willing help here.

pklarkin · 01-20-2015, 09:59 PM

Hi! Short Hills Mall is about 10 mins away!

pklarkin · 01-20-2015, 10:00 PM

Thanks Al! I was looking at them. Didn't know if there were others.

edmondclinton · 01-20-2015, 10:08 PM

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J&M Machine in South Borough MA. is highly experienced and first class.

tbirdtbird · 01-20-2015, 10:11 PM

"Hi! Short Hills Mall is about 10 mins away!"

i know! that is why I asked! quite the place!

pklarkin · 01-20-2015, 11:25 PM

Thanks so much for the support tbird! It's been a lot of fun so far.

bettlesr · 01-21-2015, 12:20 PM

I had my engine rebuild by Schwalm's. The did a great job. I had them go all the way, bored, inserts, full pressure, new cam and crank....
I'm about two miles west of the Livingston Mall.
Good luck
Dick

John/CT · 01-21-2015, 05:42 PM

We have installed three Model A engines and a many flywheels rebuilt by J & M Machine in Southborough MA. Their attention to detail and close tolerances make for a strong Model A engine with minimal vibration. They are a little obsessive, but I’d recommend them unconditionally. It’s worth your trip.
http://www.jandm-machine.com/

John (no affiliation)

meskhov · 01-21-2015, 06:28 PM

J and M has done over 6 engines for me over the years. The crack repair is like open heart surgery, beautiful.
State of the art equipment that you won't find in the other shops.
I recommend them highly!
Give them a call.
(508)460-0733
www.jandm-machine.com

sethkestenbaum · 01-22-2015, 06:39 PM

Pat,

Al at Go Devil Garage and John at J&M Machine are the two folks I would suggest speaking with based on your locality, my limited knowledge, and their references. I've posted a list of "questions to ask a rebuilder" and some additional notes on my blog. I hope this is helpful.

Seth

nosdan · 03-10-2015, 08:50 PM

Bettlesr - what did your engine build at Schawlow cost?

01-20-2015, 09:14 PM	#1
pklarkin Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 43	Engine Rebuilder near NYC Hi all, Just got a 1929 business coupe and I'd like to have someone do the long block rebuild. Can anyone recommend the local guru near NYC? Thanks in advance! Pat My rebuild blog: patsmodela.wordpress.com

01-20-2015, 09:49 PM	#2
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,209	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC Best rebuilder near you is Schwalm's in Strasburg, PA. link: http://www.schwalms.com/index.htm __________________ AL in NY

01-20-2015, 09:51 PM	#3
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC hey Pat, been to the Short Hills mall lately? (but you won't find any A parts there!) I looked at your blog and it is too cool that you are able to make this a family affair. I hope the kids stay with it. In the end y'all will have accomplished a great deal, have a lot of satisfaction, have bonded more as a family, have a kool example of automotive history that hasn't been made in 85 yrs, and be able to do family events/outings/touring/etc which is when it gets really good. You will bring smiles to the faces of everyone you encounter: for that moment in time, strangers will be able to time travel with you and get quite a thrill! do not get discouraged. it takes time to do it right. do it right and it will last and be reliable. the Barn is a huge resource for you, lots of willing help here. __________________ '31 180A Last edited by tbirdtbird; 01-20-2015 at 10:02 PM.

01-20-2015, 09:59 PM	#4
pklarkin Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 43	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC Hi! Short Hills Mall is about 10 mins away!

01-20-2015, 10:00 PM	#5
pklarkin Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 43	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC Thanks Al! I was looking at them. Didn't know if there were others.

01-20-2015, 10:08 PM	#6
edmondclinton BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 195	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) J&M Machine in South Borough MA. is highly experienced and first class.

01-20-2015, 10:11 PM	#7
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC "Hi! Short Hills Mall is about 10 mins away!" i know! that is why I asked! quite the place! __________________ '31 180A

01-20-2015, 11:25 PM	#8
pklarkin Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 43	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC Thanks so much for the support tbird! It's been a lot of fun so far.

01-21-2015, 12:20 PM	#9
bettlesr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florham Park, NJ Posts: 396	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC I had my engine rebuild by Schwalm's. The did a great job. I had them go all the way, bored, inserts, full pressure, new cam and crank.... I'm about two miles west of the Livingston Mall. Good luck Dick __________________ 1965 Lotus Elan S2 1930 Model A Sport Coupe

01-21-2015, 05:42 PM	#10
John/CT Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Connecticut Posts: 50	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC We have installed three Model A engines and a many flywheels rebuilt by J & M Machine in Southborough MA. Their attention to detail and close tolerances make for a strong Model A engine with minimal vibration. They are a little obsessive, but I’d recommend them unconditionally. It’s worth your trip. http://www.jandm-machine.com/ John (no affiliation)

01-21-2015, 06:28 PM	#11
meskhov Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 37	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC J and M has done over 6 engines for me over the years. The crack repair is like open heart surgery, beautiful. State of the art equipment that you won't find in the other shops. I recommend them highly! Give them a call. (508)460-0733 www.jandm-machine.com

01-22-2015, 06:39 PM	#12
sethkestenbaum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 632	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC Pat, Al at Go Devil Garage and John at J&M Machine are the two folks I would suggest speaking with based on your locality, my limited knowledge, and their references. I've posted a list of "questions to ask a rebuilder" and some additional notes on my blog. I hope this is helpful. Seth __________________ Seth Kestenbaum www.oldcarroadtrip.com

03-10-2015, 08:50 PM	#13
nosdan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 20	Re: Engine Rebuilder near NYC Bettlesr - what did your engine build at Schawlow cost?