Finally starting the engine build and looking for a machine shop to install case savers. I have a drill press etc. but I won't e cheap for a change.
Can someone recommend a shop in the Boston area?
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The Typ356NE group is meeting at Rick's Custom Fabrications, 37 North Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 on 7/13. Don't know if he has or can do what you need but it's worth a try.
On it! Thank you!
Since most of our replicas are actually disguised vw's, the local vw club is always a great resource. In large areas like Boston, there will be at least 2 or 3 shops that are recognized as being superior by the group. Good luck and let others know how your project goes.
Rick's Custom, while a good shop, is more of a body shop.
For engine stuff, I would start with George Nelson:
G & N Engineering
Does all mechanical aspects of the 356 Porsche. Excellent work and reputation. Key supporter of the club.
Owner: George Nelson
Milton, Mass
Phone: (617) 333-0275
Email: ggn356@comcast.net
If he doesn't want to touch a Vw engine (andhe may not), then you have two options: 1. Find a local motorcycle machine shop or try Rainer Cooney:
Meister Restorations
Full restorations, all mechanical, paint, rust replacement, upholstery and fuel injection conversion. Rainer is possibly the most used business for TYP356ne members.
Owned by Rainer Cooney and Jerry Draco
1414 Suncook Valley Road,
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
Phone: (603) 776-3561
Bear in mind that there's nothing special about a Type 1 engine, but fewer and fewer shops have even seen one these days. Those two shops up above would not be strangers to this work. I'll try to find "Boston Bob Elliot" to see if the local VW/Dune Buggy guys have any other sources.
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Meister is in my neighborhood and they do fabulous work!