Re: [MV] Bay Area: Vintage Willys Engine Repair Recommendations

From: uniquemachine@air1.net
Date: Thu Aug 15 2002 - 09:05:18 PDT


Those guys are totally out to screw you.

Jon

Hi All,
>
> Not a strictly military vehicle question, but hope this question is
> appropriate for the list:
>
> I am currently working on restoring a '53 Willys 4x4 Wagon. I'm looking for
> a local (Bay Area) mechanic that might be able to work on the '64 Willys
> F-head 4 cylinder engine that's in my vehicle and wanted to see if anyone on
> this list might have a recommendation. Engine needs a leak-down test and
> potential removal/re-build - within a finite budget.
>
> The regular mechanics I have contacted don't work on vintage engines like
> this and the couple "restoration" shops I have called are quoting 6-12 month
> waiting lists and $8,000 price tags. My goal is to get the engine running
> again - NOT restore it to original factory spec and concours correctness.
>
> I am located in San Jose (Willow Glen) so the closer the better but am
> willing to trailer the vehicle up to ~100 miles.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>
> - Chris
>
>
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