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fbodyperformance · 01-07-2013, 08:59 AM

Does anyone know of a machine shop that will do a flathead shortblock in the Houston, Texas area? I am looking for someone who does quality work at a somewhat reasonable price. Thanks

FLA48 · 01-07-2013, 08:44 PM

Ted's Machine Shop in Conroe. He does several a year, and including some for our local club members.

fordbug79 · 01-08-2013, 10:03 AM

Vilas Motor Works in Bryan. TX does antique engine rebuilding including flatheads.
He rebuilt a 36' LB for me a few years ago. Phone 979 775-1633 and vilasmotorworks.homestead.com

flat-v8 · 01-08-2013, 11:22 AM

Thanks a bunch for this Houston area Flathead info! I wasn't sure if there were any FHV8 builders left. Years & years ago I found out about an old timer who rebuilt and serviced flatheads, had 30+ years experience and truly loved doing it, and was super cheap! I'm pretty sure he is gone now, he was around 70 when he did my 59A.

fbodyperformance · 01-08-2013, 12:33 PM

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Thanks for the info all! I have 59AB that i probably need to go through. Has sat for a long time but runs. I just notice that when it warms up I loose alot of oil pressure and probably could use a freshening up. I used to know of a place that did them but i think he is gone too. it was called Motor City Engines off of FM1960. His shop was wall to wall flattie blocks and parts.

01-07-2013, 08:59 AM	#1
fbodyperformance Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: La Porte, Tx Posts: 6	Flathead machine shop Does anyone know of a machine shop that will do a flathead shortblock in the Houston, Texas area? I am looking for someone who does quality work at a somewhat reasonable price. Thanks

01-07-2013, 08:44 PM	#2
FLA48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 170	Re: Flathead machine shop Ted's Machine Shop in Conroe. He does several a year, and including some for our local club members.

01-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#3
fordbug79 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 12	Re: Flathead machine shop Vilas Motor Works in Bryan. TX does antique engine rebuilding including flatheads. He rebuilt a 36' LB for me a few years ago. Phone 979 775-1633 and vilasmotorworks.homestead.com

01-08-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
flat-v8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Magnolia Texas Posts: 586	Re: Flathead machine shop Thanks a bunch for this Houston area Flathead info! I wasn't sure if there were any FHV8 builders left. Years & years ago I found out about an old timer who rebuilt and serviced flatheads, had 30+ years experience and truly loved doing it, and was super cheap! I'm pretty sure he is gone now, he was around 70 when he did my 59A.

01-08-2013, 12:33 PM	#5
fbodyperformance Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: La Porte, Tx Posts: 6	Re: Flathead machine shop Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the info all! I have 59AB that i probably need to go through. Has sat for a long time but runs. I just notice that when it warms up I loose alot of oil pressure and probably could use a freshening up. I used to know of a place that did them but i think he is gone too. it was called Motor City Engines off of FM1960. His shop was wall to wall flattie blocks and parts.