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562Roadster · 03-02-2014, 01:47 PM

Hi folks,

My '51 Ford tudor sedan recently developed a really bad knock and figure it's time to give the ol' girl a fresh motor.

Would any of you know of a good flathead engine rebuilder in the so cal area? I dont mind driving so, anywhere in so cal would work. I know of H&H and Taylor Engines, but I've heard and read not so good things about either of them. So I'd like to look for someone else that has experience with these motors.

Any help would be much appreciated.

-George

36tudordeluxe · 03-02-2014, 02:16 PM

Costa Mesa R & D Automotive Machine Shop

Hotrodvideo · 03-02-2014, 02:55 PM

Ed Pink still rebuilds engines. Not cheap though.

http://www.edpink.com/

Flathead Dave · 03-02-2014, 03:05 PM

I know Waynes Engine Rebuilding in Riverside, does a decent job. But I think Costa Mesa R&D would be better. $2500 for a complete rebuilt at Waynes. Not a bad price.

KiWinUS · 03-02-2014, 03:06 PM

H&H Flathead in La Cresenta
Awesome people !!!!!

wga · 03-02-2014, 04:40 PM

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H&H, on Ramsdell in La Cresenta, off the 210. Mike Herman is easy to deal with. Stands behind his work. Brizio street rods uses H&H .

cmbrucew · 03-02-2014, 04:48 PM

X3 With H&H

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

blucar · 03-03-2014, 12:49 PM

X 4 with H & H..

51504bat · 03-04-2014, 10:08 PM

I've spoke with both of these shops about work on my 8ba. Both very professional and quoted prices were very similar. Both came highly recommended from very knowledgeable car guys whose opinions I trust.

BMS Machine
1904 Riverview Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 799-7770

Johnson's Automotive Machine
12173 10th St # B
Yucaipa, CA
(909) 797-2063

03-02-2014, 01:47 PM	#1
562Roadster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 837	8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California Hi folks, My '51 Ford tudor sedan recently developed a really bad knock and figure it's time to give the ol' girl a fresh motor. Would any of you know of a good flathead engine rebuilder in the so cal area? I dont mind driving so, anywhere in so cal would work. I know of H&H and Taylor Engines, but I've heard and read not so good things about either of them. So I'd like to look for someone else that has experience with these motors. Any help would be much appreciated. -George

03-02-2014, 02:16 PM	#2
36tudordeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,260	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California Costa Mesa R & D Automotive Machine Shop

03-02-2014, 02:55 PM	#3
Hotrodvideo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 316	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California Ed Pink still rebuilds engines. Not cheap though. http://www.edpink.com/

03-02-2014, 03:05 PM	#4
Flathead Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SOCAL Posts: 557	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California I know Waynes Engine Rebuilding in Riverside, does a decent job. But I think Costa Mesa R&D would be better. $2500 for a complete rebuilt at Waynes. Not a bad price.

03-02-2014, 03:06 PM	#5
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,953	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California H&H Flathead in La Cresenta Awesome people !!!!!

03-02-2014, 04:40 PM	#6
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 895	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) H&H, on Ramsdell in La Cresenta, off the 210. Mike Herman is easy to deal with. Stands behind his work. Brizio street rods uses H&H . __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

03-02-2014, 04:48 PM	#7
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California X3 With H&H Bruce Works good Lasts long time

03-03-2014, 12:49 PM	#8
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California X 4 with H & H.. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

03-04-2014, 10:08 PM	#9
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,007	Re: 8ba Flathead rebuilder needed in Southern California I've spoke with both of these shops about work on my 8ba. Both very professional and quoted prices were very similar. Both came highly recommended from very knowledgeable car guys whose opinions I trust. BMS Machine 1904 Riverview Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 799-7770 Johnson's Automotive Machine 12173 10th St # B Yucaipa, CA (909) 797-2063

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