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bigdaddylove · 09-28-2012, 07:27 PM

The shop I asked to do some work including a disc brake conversion has failed me. For over 15 years I have been an excellent customer who has referred numerous customs to him. Despite taking my truck to him over a month ago with a list of repairs and a bed full of parts, he really hasn't done any work. He has a lot of excuses, but my money spends just as well as the next guy.

So, I am in desperate need of someone located in the SF Bay area who can install a disc brake conversion on my 1953 Ford F100 before October 10th. I want to enter it in the annual car show held in my hometown as a tribute to my father.

Here's a link for more background info:

http://joecorica1953fordf100project.wordpress.com/about

Thanks in advance for any help or ideas!

Normbc9 · 09-28-2012, 09:48 PM

Look at the Roy Brizio Hot Rod site and he is in the same area your vehicle is now. Roy is an old pro and his reputation is impeccable. He is known in these parts as Hot Rod Roy.
Normbc9

Aquaroscoe · 09-28-2012, 11:46 PM

I would contact Gimpyshotrod or Alex Gambino both here on the hamb.

A32Flathead · 09-28-2012, 11:50 PM

Skoty Chops is in Redwood City.....Alex Gambino in San Jose.....Chuckles Garage in Santa Rosa....all top notch...all close to you....

kyle paul · 09-29-2012, 12:48 AM

your pretty close to seret
in vallajo

52pig · 09-29-2012, 11:17 AM

By October 10th?, let me watch that unfold at a shop. Let me ask you this, what kind of space do you have at your home? It would be easier to get our hands dirty and get that truck on the road if a couple of us got together at your house. The old HAMB way, the real way.

I could make time for this, I like hanging in Alameda. I've been known to put long hours on peoples cars to get them on the road. That's what it is about for me.

PM me if you want to get this done.

LSR 2909 · 09-29-2012, 12:01 PM

There are so many reputable shops in your area, surely you can find one.

the metalsurgeon · 09-29-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52pig

By October 10th?, let me watch that unfold at a shop. Let me ask you this, what kind of space do you have at your home? It would be easier to get our hands dirty and get that truck on the road if a couple of us got together at your house. The old HAMB way, the real way.

I could make time for this, I like hanging in Alameda. I've been known to put long hours on peoples cars to get them on the road. That's what it is about for me.

PM me if you want to get this done.

That's a very generous offer ,good for you. I hope the owner takes you up on that.

**LFS11** · 09-29-2012, 02:31 PM

Foley bros in redwood city is good I hear. Guy used to work for brizio.

Let us know how it works out, will need a shop soon. Which shop screwed the pooch?

**LFS11** · 09-29-2012, 02:35 PM

Also if you get a crew together I'm game to lend a hand, just working on a front swap myself.

gimpyshotrods · 09-29-2012, 04:36 PM

PM me, and we can work this out. Oh, and I am the shop lead at Skoty Chops Kustoms, in Redwood City.

I can work local too. I love Alameda. Many of my friends live out there. Someday, I might too.

A32Flathead · 09-29-2012, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52pig

By October 10th?, let me watch that unfold at a shop. Let me ask you this, what kind of space do you have at your home? It would be easier to get our hands dirty and get that truck on the road if a couple of us got together at your house. The old HAMB way, the real way.

I could make time for this, I like hanging in Alameda. I've been known to put long hours on peoples cars to get them on the road. That's what it is about for me.

PM me if you want to get this done.

I can vouch for that, Sean more or less put our Chapters cars back on the road single handedly

Cerberus · 09-29-2012, 10:14 PM

"Top of the Hill", in Livermore, CA, can do it. They have been doing such mods for over 20 years. Only takes $$$.

gimpyshotrods · 09-29-2012, 10:28 PM

Okay, here's the scoop. Dude's got cancer, and a bad one too. He's got better things to do than ride herd on some shop that is not taking his project seriously.

He's also got better things to spend his money on than this.

I am planning on heading up the local effort to get this truck back on the road, free-of-charge. We need to take care of our own when they need help.

Who's with me? It appears that we can work locally, at his house. I have a full compliment of tools not far from where he lives.

Most of this is bolt-on, and regular mechanic stuff. It should not take a few competent souls more than an evening, or two, to knock it all out.

Who's with me?

**LFS11** · 09-29-2012, 10:42 PM

I'm in. Not as experienced as most of you but I'm sure I can be of help.

gimpyshotrods · 09-29-2012, 10:46 PM

The most complicated thing, it seems, will be bending and and flaring the brake lines. I have tools for both. The rest should be spinnin' wrenches, and maybe drilling a a few holes.

the lights · 09-29-2012, 11:30 PM

I would be willing to lend a hand, just let me know when and where.

Devin · 09-30-2012, 12:58 AM

If I can help let me know. Have a tubing bender and flaring tool if needed.

Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad

55 dude · 09-30-2012, 07:00 AM

great cause guys i would love to help had i been closer! HAMBERS unite as this needs to happen and as a cancer surviver this is one person that needs this kind of support. Make sure somebody has a camera to post this event.

**48fordnut** · 09-30-2012, 07:21 AM

TTTT, Good cause, way what more we need,helping others.

09-28-2012, 07:27 PM	#1
bigdaddylove Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 136	NorCal Help Needed! The shop I asked to do some work including a disc brake conversion has failed me. For over 15 years I have been an excellent customer who has referred numerous customs to him. Despite taking my truck to him over a month ago with a list of repairs and a bed full of parts, he really hasn't done any work. He has a lot of excuses, but my money spends just as well as the next guy. So, I am in desperate need of someone located in the SF Bay area who can install a disc brake conversion on my 1953 Ford F100 before October 10th. I want to enter it in the annual car show held in my hometown as a tribute to my father. Here's a link for more background info: http://joecorica1953fordf100project.wordpress.com/about Thanks in advance for any help or ideas! __________________ 1953 Ford F100 http://joecorica1953fordf100project.wordpress.com/

09-28-2012, 09:48 PM	#2
Normbc9 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vacaville, CA. Posts: 1,058	Re: NorCal Help Needed! Look at the Roy Brizio Hot Rod site and he is in the same area your vehicle is now. Roy is an old pro and his reputation is impeccable. He is known in these parts as Hot Rod Roy. Normbc9

09-28-2012, 11:46 PM	#3
Aquaroscoe Grenade Inspector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Posts: 282	Re: NorCal Help Needed! I would contact Gimpyshotrod or Alex Gambino both here on the hamb. __________________ Everything is done for a reason, art, functionality, cost, time, tradition..

09-28-2012, 11:50 PM	#4
A32Flathead Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 95008 CA.USA, formerly London, England Posts: 9,406	Re: NorCal Help Needed! Skoty Chops is in Redwood City.....Alex Gambino in San Jose.....Chuckles Garage in Santa Rosa....all top notch...all close to you.... __________________ Sarcasm...just one more valuable service I offer... Road Devils Car Club TM www.calik9.com

09-29-2012, 12:48 AM	#5
kyle paul Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: sacramento Posts: 857	Re: NorCal Help Needed! your pretty close to seret in vallajo __________________ everything that happens in vegas stays in vegas, except herpies that shit comes home with you!

09-29-2012, 11:17 AM	#6
52pig Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 433	Re: NorCal Help Needed! By October 10th?, let me watch that unfold at a shop. Let me ask you this, what kind of space do you have at your home? It would be easier to get our hands dirty and get that truck on the road if a couple of us got together at your house. The old HAMB way, the real way. I could make time for this, I like hanging in Alameda. I've been known to put long hours on peoples cars to get them on the road. That's what it is about for me. PM me if you want to get this done. __________________ Road Devils cc Northern California

09-29-2012, 12:01 PM	#7
LSR 2909 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 515	Re: NorCal Help Needed! There are so many reputable shops in your area, surely you can find one. __________________ "When the oil's stops, everything's stops"

09-29-2012, 02:31 PM	#9
LFS11 Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Carlos, CA Posts: 74	Re: NorCal Help Needed! Foley bros in redwood city is good I hear. Guy used to work for brizio. Let us know how it works out, will need a shop soon. Which shop screwed the pooch?

09-29-2012, 02:35 PM	#10
LFS11 Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Carlos, CA Posts: 74	Re: NorCal Help Needed! Also if you get a crew together I'm game to lend a hand, just working on a front swap myself.

09-29-2012, 04:36 PM	#11
gimpyshotrods Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,093	Re: NorCal Help Needed! PM me, and we can work this out. Oh, and I am the shop lead at Skoty Chops Kustoms, in Redwood City. I can work local too. I love Alameda. Many of my friends live out there. Someday, I might too. __________________ Ala Kart had air bags in 1957. Traditional enough for me. Last edited by gimpyshotrods; 09-29-2012 at 04:41 PM.

09-29-2012, 10:14 PM	#13
Cerberus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,268	Re: NorCal Help Needed! "Top of the Hill", in Livermore, CA, can do it. They have been doing such mods for over 20 years. Only takes $$$. __________________ My Avatar can flip-flop, when I switch hats, and I have a lot of hats.

09-29-2012, 10:28 PM	#14
gimpyshotrods Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,093	Re: NorCal Help Needed! Okay, here's the scoop. Dude's got cancer, and a bad one too. He's got better things to do than ride herd on some shop that is not taking his project seriously. He's also got better things to spend his money on than this. I am planning on heading up the local effort to get this truck back on the road, free-of-charge. We need to take care of our own when they need help. Who's with me? It appears that we can work locally, at his house. I have a full compliment of tools not far from where he lives. Most of this is bolt-on, and regular mechanic stuff. It should not take a few competent souls more than an evening, or two, to knock it all out. Who's with me? __________________ Ala Kart had air bags in 1957. Traditional enough for me.

09-29-2012, 10:42 PM	#15
LFS11 Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Carlos, CA Posts: 74	Re: NorCal Help Needed! I'm in. Not as experienced as most of you but I'm sure I can be of help.

09-29-2012, 10:46 PM	#16
gimpyshotrods Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,093	Re: NorCal Help Needed! The most complicated thing, it seems, will be bending and and flaring the brake lines. I have tools for both. The rest should be spinnin' wrenches, and maybe drilling a a few holes. __________________ Ala Kart had air bags in 1957. Traditional enough for me.

09-29-2012, 11:30 PM	#17
the lights Grenade Inspector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: atwater, CA Posts: 102	Re: NorCal Help Needed! I would be willing to lend a hand, just let me know when and where.

09-30-2012, 12:58 AM	#18
Devin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 984	If I can help let me know. Have a tubing bender and flaring tool if needed. Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad __________________ "The future ain't what it used to be!" - Yogi Berra

09-30-2012, 07:00 AM	#19
55 dude Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wa. "The Wet Side"/ Socal "The Desert" Posts: 7,021	Re: NorCal Help Needed! great cause guys i would love to help had i been closer! HAMBERS unite as this needs to happen and as a cancer surviver this is one person that needs this kind of support. Make sure somebody has a camera to post this event. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/55dude wanted: 1936 plymouth 2dr sdn.

09-30-2012, 07:21 AM	#20
48fordnut Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mid ga Posts: 2,338	Re: NorCal Help Needed! TTTT, Good cause, way what more we need,helping others. __________________ Will Rogers'' Common sense is not as common as you think Southern Slingshots

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