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Fox Valley Hot Rods · 02-20-2011, 04:26 PM

I find myself in need of someone to help me out with a 1935 engine I'm building for a customer. I have not built a 21 stud engine in YEARS!!! LOL Is there anyone in the Chicago area that does babbitt work on these?

Any other helpful information would be much appreciated

Thanks Ford Barn!!!!

flatjack9 · 02-20-2011, 05:34 PM

The only one I know is in Fond du Lac , Wi.

JM 35 Sedan · 02-20-2011, 06:33 PM

Check ln Hemmings Motor News. There used to be several listed under Services. I had a shop in Strasburg, PA do the Babbitt in my '35 engine. Probably too far for you to consider.

Scott H · 02-20-2011, 06:48 PM

Call Bill Holterman at Built Rite Engines in Lombard. His pop George does a lot of old flathead and hot rod stuff and although I don't think Bill does the babbitting I'm sure he can put you in touch with someone who does.
630-629-4021.

He usually has a table set up at the Gears & Ears show put on by the Midwest Street Rods, but that's not til summer....just mention it so you know he's into old stuff, not just late model.

If it works out well for you, tell him Mustang Scott sent you. If it doesn't work out well tell him you got his name from the phone book LOL

kelley's restoration · 02-20-2011, 08:39 PM

antique engine restorations in skokie
call rich and tell him tk sent you
heck he was at saint charles today

Fox Valley Hot Rods · 02-20-2011, 10:06 PM

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Thanks for the help guys!!!

Tom.....I spoke with him today at the swap meet, he said he doesn't do that anymore.....

kelley's restoration · 02-20-2011, 10:34 PM

thats too bad
thats the only guy in the area that i know of
i think there is a guy in iowa...but thats quite a hike
tk

Django · 02-21-2011, 11:19 AM

I was going to say Antique Engine Rebuilders. Doesn't he always have a booth at the Kane County swap meet? I'm sure he was there last year. I didn't make it there yesterday.

Fox Valley Hot Rods · 02-22-2011, 09:38 AM

Rich at Antique Engine Rebuilding no long offers that service. I'm still looking for a way to rebuild this 35 engine I have.....

Anymore ideas boys & girls????

1931 flamingo · 02-22-2011, 11:20 AM

Try posting on the model A site.
Paul in CT

02-20-2011, 04:26 PM	#1
Fox Valley Hot Rods Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 24	Babbitting in Chicago area??? I find myself in need of someone to help me out with a 1935 engine I'm building for a customer. I have not built a 21 stud engine in YEARS!!! LOL Is there anyone in the Chicago area that does babbitt work on these? Any other helpful information would be much appreciated Thanks Ford Barn!!!!

02-20-2011, 05:34 PM	#2
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? The only one I know is in Fond du Lac , Wi.

02-20-2011, 06:33 PM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? Check ln Hemmings Motor News. There used to be several listed under Services. I had a shop in Strasburg, PA do the Babbitt in my '35 engine. Probably too far for you to consider. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

02-20-2011, 06:48 PM	#4
Scott H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheaton, IL (west chicago) Posts: 558	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? Call Bill Holterman at Built Rite Engines in Lombard. His pop George does a lot of old flathead and hot rod stuff and although I don't think Bill does the babbitting I'm sure he can put you in touch with someone who does. 630-629-4021. He usually has a table set up at the Gears & Ears show put on by the Midwest Street Rods, but that's not til summer....just mention it so you know he's into old stuff, not just late model. If it works out well for you, tell him Mustang Scott sent you. If it doesn't work out well tell him you got his name from the phone book LOL __________________ 36 1/2 ton pickup on 38 car frame with 1940 v8 24 stud

02-20-2011, 08:39 PM	#5
kelley's restoration Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60046 Posts: 888	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? antique engine restorations in skokie call rich and tell him tk sent you heck he was at saint charles today __________________ anyone need some Model A restoration work done in Illinois? shoot me an email for pics and information [email protected]

02-20-2011, 10:06 PM	#6
Fox Valley Hot Rods Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the help guys!!! Tom.....I spoke with him today at the swap meet, he said he doesn't do that anymore.....

02-20-2011, 10:34 PM	#7
kelley's restoration Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60046 Posts: 888	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? thats too bad thats the only guy in the area that i know of i think there is a guy in iowa...but thats quite a hike tk __________________ anyone need some Model A restoration work done in Illinois? shoot me an email for pics and information [email protected]

02-21-2011, 11:19 AM	#8
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? I was going to say Antique Engine Rebuilders. Doesn't he always have a booth at the Kane County swap meet? I'm sure he was there last year. I didn't make it there yesterday. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

02-22-2011, 09:38 AM	#9
Fox Valley Hot Rods Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? Rich at Antique Engine Rebuilding no long offers that service. I'm still looking for a way to rebuild this 35 engine I have..... Anymore ideas boys & girls????

02-22-2011, 11:20 AM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Babbitting in Chicago area??? Try posting on the model A site. Paul in CT