Technical Need a flathead friendly machine shop in the midwest

Looking for an honest machine shop somewhere in the midwest.Near Chicago or Milwaukee would be great but i will travel to get good honest service. Need a couple of valve seats replaced.
Thanks,Bob

 

Schmidt Machine in Fairbury Nebraska. Seems to be doing a different Flathead every time I'm in there. Done several for me and they've all worked great.

 

Elson Nichols.

Ashland, Missouri

Done as many flatheads as probably anyone in the world.

 

We do also in western NY, Even Napa shut down along with most of the shops ..
It's a strange world..

 

FlatJack on here is in central WI

 

Thanks,i'll check him out.Love youe avatar !i'm a tele player myself but mostly only use 1 pickup.

 

Did you try Mcquillen racing engines in Leroy?

 

So he does total rebuilds & tuning also I presume? I’ll keep him in mind because that’s only a couple hours drive for me.

 

NewCo motors rebuilt mine Very happy with the work 59ab total rebuild Kentland Indiana South of Chicago

 

my '62 Esquire only needs one!

 

CC; Elson only does the machining.

However, if you want a good (great?) team Saltflats (on here) is rebuilding a nailhead for my Model A. He and Elson are about 5 miles apart. If the 401 should need any machine work it'll go to Elson. They have teamed up many times.

Saltflats has done other work for me before. Note: I can fabricate a bit but make NO claim to be a mechanic. He builds his own race motors and does well with them so I'm looking forward to having a healthy nailhead.

Mind to disclose where in "Southern Missouri" you are?

 

That’s good info. Reason being, I’ve got a ‘33 coupe being shop built, yeah I know but it was above my skill level. Curry’s shop in Nixa did a ground up build on the car except mechanicals.
The Flathead was supposedly rebuilt along with the 39 trans prior to me purchasing the car.
It’ll be done mid-summer so fingers crossed on engine health. But if not, it’s nice to know I’ve got options somewhat close to me.
I’m an hour or so east of Springfield.

 

Auto Machine in St. Charles, Il does EXCELLENT work. You may have to wait a bit, though.

 

Speed and performance in waconda hands down the best in the area. Timmy just had another flatty done and it’s wicked

 

CC,
Let me know you need help with tuning that flathead or if anything comes up. I have a private shop in Springfield, but I am more than willing to help out a fellow HAMB'er or do a little side work if needed.

 

Thanks for the offer & I’ll surely keep you in mind. I’ve learned how to keep a stock Model A running fine, plus several OT rides, but this’ll be my first Flathead.