What machine shop would you take a flathead to in Austin?

I've recently obtained a French Flathead (complete motor) and It hasn't run since being completed and test run in 1990. I don't know much about flatheads and would like this thing put right before it goes in my car. Who's got lots of experience in Central Texas?

Thanks guys

 

anybody?

 

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Austin Speed Shop.Mercury Charlies-theres 2.

 

Neither one of those shops does machine work.
I'm looking for a machine shop.

 

I don't know if he's still around but the guy for that motor would be Larry at Performance Machine. He wasnt the cheapest guy but he knows vintage motors.

 

Thanks for the recommendation. Do you know if Roach is still around?

 

No clue. It's been a couple years since I was in that shop.

 

Pat Lindemann in Fredericksburg has years of experiece with T"s thru late flatheads. Thats all he does. Complete shop.
830 997 4762

 

Thanks.

 

Anybody else have a suggestion?

 

Larry is no longer with performance machine. He sold it and it has moved to Elgin. The machinist that worked for Larry moved with the shop, his name is Mike. They may not be the cheapest but do great work. Not sure how much flathead work they do but might be worth a phone call.

 

if it has been stored correctly after completion, you could always open it up and take a look inside. if it rotates and has been stored well there is no reason why it shouldnt run again.

 

Contact Skot Aka "SKOTZ" on here...he can point you in the right direction.

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Try Travis Engine Center. he had a couple of flatheads in there when we got on OT engine rebuilt by him. he seemed to know his stuff

 

I just had my block bored and cam bearings installed at Travis Engine Center. He did a great job down to the .000 (I double checked) and called me when it was done (3 weeks) Yep...he called me!! David is the owner and knows his way around vintage motors. He is a little chatty. Also, I have a pressure tester if you want to check your block before you take it to him. PM me.

Contact: David Black

Address: 2406 Hidalgo Street, Austin, TX 78702
Phone:(512) 476-6837

 

Texas Hardcore is right, don't know why it slipped my mind but Skot is the man to talk to. He's a heulluva nice guy and knows flatheads.