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Can anyone recommend a good machine shop in central Texas that works on 216 and 235 engines?

Not in central Texas, but Tinker's in Dallas does good work. The fellow is well-experienced, honest and his prices are fair. He called me on the last head I had him do to tell me the exhaust seats had already been replaced and there was no need to do that again. I've dealt with people in the past who I suspect would leave those seats in and charge me for replacing them. Most of what I've seen in there are small blocks and sixes with an occasional Chrysler or Ford block and he often has an antique motorbike (not large--things like Whizzers, Barettas or similar) of some sort in there. His shop stays busy, so you need to factor that in to your expectations. As you probably already know it is getting hard to find good machine shops anymore.
Jon

Thanks! Dallas is close enough to me.

Feel free to tell Richard (the owner) that you got the referral from me. My last name is Goodman and I believe he'll remember me.
Jon

Don't know how central you are, but Waymond Greenwood at Greenwood Automotive in Ranger still does machine work on these old engines.

You'll see a flat head sitting in there waiting on the owner.

Wayne Calvert is still in business in Denton, TX, as far as I know. He built my 261. He used to race inline sixes in the Dallas area. I believe he calls the shop Wayne Calvert Racing Engines. I don't have the number handy, but should be in Denton directory or online.
There is another in Irving, TX. His name is Max Long. It's called Long Racing. Telephone number is 972.579.1887.

Thanks everyone! These are some really good options for me.