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WANTED: NE Illinois OHC6 mechanic
Hello all & Happy Easter,
I'm looking for a mechanic shop within 40 miles of Chicago who has experience with the OHC6 in my 1967 Tempest Sprint... I'd sure like to see this return to the road while I'm still breathing & my heart's still pumping. What do I need done? Rebuilt water pump installed. Rebuilt "accessory box" (oil pump box) bolted-on. Distributor installed, new points, timed correctly. New radiator installed. New front grills (from Ames) installed. Nice front bumper installed. I have all these parts. Got screwed when someone took my $$ a few years ago, disassembled it then split. Been heartbroken since. I have minor physical handicap and could do alot but I don't want to chance it nor so I want to be screwed again. Called around & more than one suggested I take the OHC6 out and install a V8 but I'd rather keep it as close to original as possible. I just can't find the talent to do it. Peace to all & thanks for the suggestions. |
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I can be emailed directly here:
bootlegRoy at gmail dot com live_shows at comcast dot net Thanks to all & Happy Easter Sunday ! |
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wishing you luck on this
more details on your Sprint please. I recently dove in to my 67 thats been in our family for many years as our family car.
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Since you have a lot of parts installed, what is the current state of the engine? Where are you located?
George
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George,are you the same that sold me a torque honing plate for OHC-6, 3 or 4 lifetimes ago?
The way I read he needs those parts installed.
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Roy,
I might suggest two things to assist you in locating a knowledgeable shop/tech. Reaching out to any/all local car clubs both Pontiac and otherwise. In most cases, this can lead to someone who has an established reputation in the area. Another would be checking in on the OHC 6 FB forum, there you will get exposure to many OHC 6 owners who may be able to guide you as well. IMHO what you have listed doesn't necessarily require an "OHC-specific" technician just someone familiar with classic cars. Cheers.
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I am in the Milwaukee area & could possibly take a look.
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Bingo
Dave knows these critters inside and out Also buy a shop manual(GM service manual). Its cheap reference.
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Cammer-6: nope, that wasn’t me, but I did a fair amount of wrenching on my previous 67 Lemans Sprint back in the day. Really enjoyed driving the car….230 sprint, 3:90 posi, 5 speed, fully optioned, no A/C tho..
George
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QUOTE=george kujanski;6495504]Where are you located?[/QUOTE] Joliet, Illinois (40 miles SE of Chicago). I'd really get this done by someone with brains & integrity. |
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