Mechanic Specializing in In Line 6 engines in NY?

[pjf8484]

I am looking for a mechanic that is familiar with ford Six engine upgrades in southern New York. I would appreciaite any referral of a mechanic if anyone knows of one. I live on Long Island and I own a 67 Mustang 200, 3spd. I would like to make some modifications to my 200 and would like to use someone that knows how to install Ford Six or Clifford perfermance parts.

Thanks

 

[Mercury Mike]

I would imagine that any reputable machinist would do a great job. There aren't too many machinists that only do 6ers. There's no money in it.

 

[rommaster2]

Yeah, its not a very complicated engine. The guy who rebuilt mine did a horrible job painting it, but it works very well, and he loaded it with lube on everything. So just ask around with other car guys then maybe call the people they reccomend and talk to them.

 

[Funky Cricket]

any reputable mechanic or machinist should be able to do a good job. Like they said, these engines are pretty basic and anyone with a good reputation should be able to do a good job for you.

You can also so a bunch your self with basic hand tools. I rebuild mine twice with the help of a family friend with basic engine rebuild and mechanics tools.

 

[69Falcon]

I've got a mechanic up here in Tarrytown that I've used for odds and ends.

Elben Auto
84 Central Ave
Tarrytown, NY
(914) 631-8333

Mike is the owner, ask for him. Very reliable and stands behind his work. He did the plumbing for my A/C and when it had a small leak he took it back in twice to get it fixed. Both times recharging the A/C, and didn't charge me a dime for it. Now most on this board will say that's what he should've done and I'd agree, but the fact is in the NYC metro area most mechanics are thieves and deal with their customers worse than used-car salesmen.

 

[powerband]

I am looking for a mechanic that is familiar with ford Six engine upgrades in ...

...I would like to make some modifications to my 200 and would like to use someone that knows how to install Ford Six or Clifford perfermance parts.

Thanks

Depending on what you want done you may need to widen your search.

Mechanics working for a business are reasonably unwilling to talk "modifications". Specialty and local "First name of the guy" shops are where help is available. Most forum readers can learn - how to do the "mods" they want done, and then if not able to do themselves, can clearly define what the mechanic and machinist need to do.

Machinists rely on the mechanic to provide the basis for their work - and wrenching on old engines is rarely part of their work. Machine shops specialize and any non-typical work is painfully time-expensive. Providing them the properly stripped/prepped components, performance/specialty parts and nedded misc. hdwe is as important as the clear understanding of what needs to be done.

A combination of your skills will be neccessary to get the most effective work done. It isn't hard and all it takes is the effort (and the $$).
"Specialty" speed shops and "restoration" shops have their own buy/sell cars, high dollar "Gold Chainers" building expensive cars worth less than their watches, and a few side jobs.

I've known a local machinist since working as a Fleet mechanic over 30 years ago. He is well known as a racing engine enthusiast and specializes in Head work. His recent work with my projects began as a novelty for him and he said his interest was gained as he discovered the hard data needed to do his job, was available from me - info I gleaned from FSP forum members, resources like The Schelldahl bros' Falcon Six Performance Handbook, and great aftermarket support of FordSixPerformance parts/Classic Inlines, Cliffords. Stovebolt's , FalconParts, etc.

If you get going now maybe you'll be drivin' "Upstate" for the Spring Dustoff car show at Rhinebeck around Mothers Day. A nice ride out of NY's armpit - L.I. (Sorry heard that one recently). Great show, Saturday Hot Rods/ Modds etc and Sunday Antiques with huge swap meet Fri-Sun.

Powerband