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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 04:42 PM
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Anyone now of a mechanic in the southern California area that strictly works on classics, need one for my 57 olds

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Old Mar 26, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by griffey57
Anyone now of a mechanic in the southern California area that strictly works on classics, need one for my 57 olds
I have great one up here in the Sacramento area.
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 12:37 PM
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Sorry I wasn't more specific , I need one Huntington beach area in southern California. But thank you for the reply
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 02:19 PM
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what type of work are you requiring? mechanical, body, interior or modifications.
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 02:28 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2017 | 02:33 PM
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Can you get any less specific?
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 02:35 PM
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Need to have the harmonic balancer replaced
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 03:48 PM
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Its a pretty easy job that you can do yourself. Even with buying a couple of specialty tools you'd a lot of $$$$ ahead. While your there... maw do the timing chain set and a new water pump. You'll still come out less than farming just the balancer out.
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Motor was rebuilt 10 years ago, don't need timing chain and water pump
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 10:41 PM
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can the car be driven, or does it have to be fixed on site?
Old Mar 27, 2017 | 06:55 AM
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No it drives fine bottom pulley makes noise that's all, the rubber separated from the back of pulley needs to be rebuilt
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