78zstyle Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I'm either looking for an independent mechanic or shop to help me finish my LT1 240z, if anyone is looking for some work or knows of a place, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Gas Monkey in Dallas. $$$$$ Jerry's Z Car Emporium "All Z Car Specialist" on the Ft. Worth/Arlington line $$ There was also that one guy that bought my old 84AE... Greg... Rob... Can't remember. 300z Parts+ Or something. Think it went under. Although Jerry is more of a wrecker than a shop. He might have also retired & turn it over. What do you need done? Edited August 4, 2014 by BLOZ UP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 List off the top of my head: Front accessory drive Mount radiator Mount tranny cooler Run tranny lines Install gauges Install engine wiring harness Driveshaft fab Install headers Then i need flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 God thats so depressing to write out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Adam Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Jerry is sort of semi-retired. He still owns the space on Mosson Rd. in Ft Worth but rents out his shop to a guy named Paul whose business is called "Wireworks". Paul can work on Z's but I can't personally vouch for his work. Jerry built a new shop on the other side of his property. I don't think he would still do actual mechanic work, but I don't know that for sure. You could certainly talk to him and he might know some other people. Another guy, also in Ft. Worth, is Steve Ehlers who owns "Rising Sun". I'm assuming he is still in business. Steve is extremely knowledgeable about Z-cars and is also very anal. This is good if you need to KNOW that what you need done will get done right. It's BAD in that you will come out of there thinking your car is a POS...lol. That's a bit harsh, I'm just saying be prepared for criticism. Kind of like a combination of getting your car worked on and going to confession Edited August 4, 2014 by 74Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Paul.... the guy from Alamo Performance?. Oh yeah, hey you should take it to Alamo Performance. They do good work. And have a dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Adam Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Oh, I didn't realize Paul worked there. Would there still be anyone at Alamo that has Z-specific knowledge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 The main guy is familiar, IIRC. 'Brice' I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I just shot Alamo an email. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Adam Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 78, I would seriously consider talking to Steve as well. Since your are in Denton, distance is a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Im shooting Steve an email as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Interesting reply from Steve: " Hi , Thanks for the contact ,however I'm true to the Z car and never install American made engines in them .I do have a customer that has a Series 1 car also with a LT1 ( he bought it done ),and when I talked to some friends about tuning it , they All turned their noses up on this engine ! In fact if your not using a LS type engine they think your wasting your time . I don't now much about the LT engines ,but from what I heard ,I wouldn't even want a Vet with one . Sorry but my scope of knowledge is 6 cylinder inline and v-6 stuff .Since I have made over 500 hp with a L series engine ,I never saw a need for engine swaps . Sorry ,but I also don't know anybody that could help you do a sanitary or clean install either . Good Luck , Steve" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Adam Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Yeah, that sounds like Steve :-/ He has pretty strong ideas about what is "proper". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Heck - why don't you just take it to Johns Cars, 800 Jaguar Lane, in Dallas? John Radevich is the one who developed the LS1 conversion components on my '77 280Z. His folks do outstanding work and he knows what he is doing. I've seen other people take their V-8 Z's to him after some other mechanic had screwed them up. He does OEM level work. Great shop. Steve at Rising Sun is a fountain of knowledge on Z cars and really knows the stock ones. He wasn't too receptive to the idea of a V8 in one when I did mine back in 2004. From the post above it looks like he still feels the same way. Jerry at All Z Car was a long-time friend when I still lived in Arlington. Again - super source for all things Z but not experienced with the LS1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'll shoot Johns Car an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Murray kustom rods fort worth. We do good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 You might ask around about Larry Sanders. He has a shop in SE Fort Worth, I know he did work on my car and on my son's. He's been building custom rods for 25 years or so and can pretty much do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parman Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Try Top Notch Auto he is about 30 miles east of Dallas, Terrell.. I took him mine with the motor installed and he ran fuel lines, brake lines, installed headers and wiring harness. Very nice clean work I am picking mine up this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Interesting reply from Steve: " Hi , Thanks for the contact ,however I'm true to the Z car and never install American made engines in them .I do have a customer that has a Series 1 car also with a LT1 ( he bought it done ),and when I talked to some friends about tuning it , they All turned their noses up on this engine ! In fact if your not using a LS type engine they think your wasting your time . I don't now much about the LT engines ,but from what I heard ,I wouldn't even want a Vet with one . Sorry but my scope of knowledge is 6 cylinder inline and v-6 stuff .Since I have made over 500 hp with a L series engine ,I never saw a need for engine swaps . Sorry ,but I also don't know anybody that could help you do a sanitary or clean install either . Good Luck , Steve" Is this Mr. Webb? I think I know him as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Adam Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hey 78, what email did you use to contact Steve? I tried using info@risingsunperformance.com and it bounced back. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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