Recommendations???

[19bee70]

Hello everyone on a Saturday! I'm moving forward on my engine build and have a 74 440 block to get checked and machined. Once I know the finished bore, I can order my stroker kit. The question is.....does anyone living here in Florida have a solid recommendation for machine shop in central part of the state? If it comes to a distance drive, I may have to do it. I know ...machine shops should be competent in all brands but I guess I'd be happier if I knew someone here in Florida that had good results from whomever they used! Fair pricing is a factor too. Survey says....?

 

[Hilljack68]

I would go to some local car shows and cruise-ins and talk to the guys there. There will be a lot of recommendations of who to go to, and who not to. It's kind of like FBBO, but on a local level.

I found my paint guy that way, and he and I have come to be good friends to boot.

 

[19bee70]

The thought did cross my mind. I suppose the face to face input would be the best. I'll have to check around for shows here. I was wondering if anybody reading here is from Florida? Many thanks !

 

[yella71]

Hi im in naples, I just got here a year ago full time . I know that it wont be reasonable anywhere you go but the best you can hope for is good quality. I know a few in N jersey. There's a few in Ft Meyers and a guy here in Naples but im not keen on him

 

[19bee70]

Yella....I wouldn't be opposed to driving for a reliable, quality, and " know what they are doing with a Mopar engine" for the work! I have a 440 to do. On another topic...is your Yella71 member name tied to a Citron Yella car you own?

 

[yella71]

Yes it is. 71 challenger.

 

[19bee70]

Yes it is. 71 challenger.

Great! I like the 71 over the 70. I had a 73 back in 1988 but I also now have a 71 Demon that has a missing data plate so I'm thinking of changing the color to Citron Yella OR Panther Pink. My gf wants it for her driver after I finish my Bee. Can you send me a couple of pics that show the color in the sunlight?

 

[19bee70]

I have driven by a machine shop in north Florida (Waldo) called Dvorak's and I can remember about 15-20 years ago they had a writeup in a MOPAR pub about how great they were. Anybody ever used them?

 

[yella71]

...in the SW fl sun

 

[jag_mopar]

The place is up for sale on FB market place