Machine Shop Recommendation / Southern California

[Modelacoupe3]

I'm looking for a reputable machinist to evaluate and machine the original numbers matching engine from my Model A. This engine is still standard bore. The crank journals are also standard. I'm hoping to find someone within an hours drive of Torrance Calif. I'm looking for someone who is very familiar with "A" engines.
Please PM me with any recommendations.

Thank you,
Scott

[larrys40]

Alyn Beiber. he is on the forum. He is in SanDiego.
Larry Shepard

[Russ B]

Taylor Engine, Whittier was sold to a former employee after Jay Steele died. Are they still around? Jay was good, the new owner sounded like he knew something the only time I talked to him several years back.

[Bob C]

Here is an old thread on the new Taylor Engine. I did a search and can't find
any current information on them. http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59501

Bob

[Brian T]

Originally Posted by Russ B

Taylor Engine, Whittier was sold to a former employee after Jay Steele died. Are they still around? Jay was good, the new owner sounded like he knew something the only time I talked to him several years back.

It maybe best to stay away, a club member had to go and repo his engine as things were not getting done, it used to be the place to go when Jay was alive.

[31 Woody]

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Arlyn Bieber works together with Bill Hansen. They did a really great job when I had to rebabbit. Here is the info for the Hansen Ford Garage.
(760)789-8296
Hansen Ford Garage
14755 Mussey grade road
Ramona, CA 92065
It's a fun place to make as a destination. They have a very nice facility and some great cars to check out.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Here is an old thread on the new Taylor Engine. I did a search and can't find
any current information on them. http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59501

Bob

The web site is no longer active so i guess Chris could not make a go at it.

[Bob C]

Looks like it was Taylor and Ryan Racing Engines LLC a couple years ago.
https://www.bizapedia.com/ca/taylor-...gines-llc.html
Also a Youtube video 5 months ago.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnd...xwqxyLsvl7skmw

Bob

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

The web site is no longer active so i guess Chris could not make a go at it.

Just spoke with him month or so ago. He was in the process of moving to a (lower rent/larger work area) new location and was selling off some 'stuff' that I really wanted to make a attempt at. Unfortunately, I had just had a major repair. I hope that he will let all know when/if he gets settled in. He was part of the 'team' that achieved the good reputation when Steele was alive ! I couldn't afford any of his work

[Dino's A]

Jay built a Chevy small block for my 1928 roadster pickup back in '91. It still runs great today. So sorry to see him pass. Nice guy. I would always see many Model A blocks in there being machined when he was doing my motor.

[cretin]

I would also call Burbank Speed and Machine. Not sure what he knows about A engines, but I have dealt with them a lot. Worth checking out.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by hardtimes

Just spoke with him month or so ago. He was in the process of moving to a (lower rent/larger work area) new location and was selling off some 'stuff' that I really wanted to make a attempt at. Unfortunately, I had just had a major repair. I hope that he will let all know when/if he gets settled in. He was part of the 'team' that achieved the good reputation when Steele was alive ! I couldn't afford any of his work

That is good news! Can't be easy moving a machine shop every few years.

[Jerry Huntngton Beach]

Contact "Engine Supply" Santa Ana, CA. Mike is very knowledgeable and skilled with Model A and B engines. Facility has excellent equipment.
Phone number is 714-556-0310.

[Dino's A]

Originally Posted by Jerry Huntngton Beach

Contact "Engine Supply" Santa Ana, CA. Mike is very knowledgeable and skilled with Model A and B engines. Facility has excellent equipment.
Phone number is 714-556-0310.

For what it's worth:

This shop was mentioned in a WWII Jeep forum that I'm on very frequently. Jeep owner said that this shop was very good and highly recommends them as well.

[Dick Steinkamp]

H and H Antique Engine Rebuilding is probably the biggest Model A rebuilder on the west coast. They are in La Crescenta-Montrose.

http://www.handhantique.com/

They are at all the major California swap meets. I have no experience with them.

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp

H and H Antique Engine Rebuilding is probably the biggest Model A rebuilder on the west coast. They are in La Crescenta-Montrose.

http://www.handhantique.com/

They are at all the major California swap meets. I have no experience with them.

Might want to do some home work and find some people that have had their motor rebuilt here. Just saying.

[Dick Steinkamp]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Might want to do some home work and find some people that have had their motor rebuilt here. Just saying.

Good advice that applies to any rebuilder being considered.

[Charlie Stephens]

zzlegend and Dick both make very good points in the previous two posts. You won't be able to find H&H either here or on HAMB because the search engine gets confused be the "&". Go to GOOGLE and search for "H&H on Fordbarn" and "H&H on HAMB".

Charlie Stephens

[JohnLaVoy]

Turlock machine is doing an engine for us, we've seen several engines they have done and appear to be a quality machine shop, of course more than an hours drive from you.

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by JohnLaVoy

Turlock machine is doing an engine for us, we've seen several engines they have done and appear to be a quality machine shop, of course more than an hours drive from you.

If I ever have one built, that's who I would use. Probably worth the drive. I have hear good things about him.