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| | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 | A while back, someone started a thread seeking recommendations for shops in the DFW area. There wasn't much response, as I recall. I live in NW Dallas County. And, I need some front end work (kingpins, tie rod/ends) & brakes.
So, I thought it would be good for the Texas Bolters to start a list of shops/mechanics around the state for reference...cuz you never know where you're gonna end up, when you head off down the road.
Please, list the name, location, & contact info of the shop/mechanic. And, list the services offered (drivetrain, frame & suspension, paint & body, electrical, interior, customization, etc.).
Thanks a heapin'.
1955 Chevy (1st Series) 3600
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | https://www.droppedaxles.com/I had Sid do all the work to my axle. He also sent tie rods, etc. great guy and he can assist you. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 | Thanks for that lead, ndkid. Any clue what other work he does? Electrical? Driveline? Engine?
1955 Chevy (1st Series) 3600
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Nostalgia Sid (droppedaxles.com) does suspension only. He’s located in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Very well respected in the field.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | Sid is a great guy. I have talked to him numerous times about the stance, steer, etc. He was able to help me. If you were in El Paso, I know shops out there. But since the military has moved me to San Antonio, I am learning this area. I don't know anything about the shops in the DFW area.
I would love to facilitate helping people with their trucks. IE get a group of guys to help each other, go grab a beer, a drive, or even do a texas version of the ODSS homecoming (weekend of wrenching, drinking beer, good food, great company, and lots of learning from each other). The guys in up in VA/MD helped me assemble my truck over a few hours. There were even times that guys drove an hour for a beer and to assist me in bleeding my brakes.
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 | Thanks for the input. Considering that it takes an hour to get anywhere in DFW, Guthrie is just around the corner.
Texas is a big country. Lived here all my days and I still haven't seen half of it. But, I spent 3 mos in El Paso. Saw lots of cool old cars & trucks. San Antonio has alot, too.
Post those shops anywhere in Texas.
1955 Chevy (1st Series) 3600
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,706 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,706 | 'Coilover' here on the Stovebolt site has a shop near Dallas.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 547 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 547 | For my engine machine work and head work I took my block to Blayne's down on Scyene here in Dallas.
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