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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 | Hey folks
I posted a while ago and wanted opinions on a truck I was looking at; unfortunately, she was sold before I got to it; however, I'm in the process of purchasing a 51 from a gentleman in northern california; I'm not very familiar with these truck (though I will be studying hard) and I wanted to know if you guys have a recommendation of a mechanic near by that's both familiar with the early 50s chevy trucks, and is not looking to pay off his yacht through me!
thank you again and I will post pics of her once she arrives!
I live in Mission Viejo, CA | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | You will end up being the best mechanic for the decision. Go look at the truck and kick the tires. You will know what the value is to you and if you want the truck. Others recommendations are a dime a dozen.
I hope this helps
Dennis
-there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer-
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 237 | let me know i got some buds who can help you out they helped me out and like the other guy said learn on your own truck..i did with mines and dont be afraid to ask questions | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | Two weeks ago there were three AD trucks listed on craigslist. One in Covina, one in Long Beach, and the other in Ventura.
I called on them thinking I could leave my 48 in Texas when I move to LA in the fall. You have nice trucks in California.
I wish you the best of luck
Dennis
-there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer-
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 | Thanks guys, the truck is in Castroville, (nor cal) and I already went up and saw it and liked it; at this point, it doesn't need much
I just wanted to know if you guys have a recommendation for a shop in orange county for the future
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 4 | I use to live in OC years ago and can't really recommend anyone there. Good mechanics are tough to come by. It seems like anyone who can walk and talk is qualified to be called a mechanic these days.
As already mentioned by Dennis. There are quite a few that show up all the time on Craigslist.
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