Building my 283

[mattfranklin]

Originally Posted by OL65GMC

Think I'm going to use motor machine, but would love suggestions.

I like Morgan's Machine and Marine in Walnut Creek. But I know that's a bit of a drive for you. He does super high quality work, but does cost a little more. He can be cantankerous, but I like him. He has a passion for the work. Hates the internet. Real old school and a good guy. He prefers to do the whole thing, but will work with you on doing parts of of it if he thinks you're capable of assembling things. I'm pretty familiar with assembly but he really wanted to do the stem seals for me to make sure I wouldn't screw it up.

He used to race top fuel and hydroplane. Racers seek him out. He does a lot of exotic stuff for restorers and car dealers. He is more expensive and you get what you pay for. If you try to deal him down on price, he'll probably kick you out of the shop. But he's my first choice for high quality work.