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Location: Colorado | I thought maybe we could have a sticky thread dedicated to local vendors in the area? I know there are a few great ones and a few duds here in Denver, could help out when you need something specific or a repair. |
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Location: The Centennial State | Good idea, Ray...
I wish we would have had that for my steering wheel project.
General Mechanical Mo Power Masters 5390 Lincoln St, Denver, 80216 (303) 294-9898
I have had very good experiences with MoPower Masters on 52nd and Lincoln here in Denver for all sorts of mechanical repairs.
Who did your paint and body work Ray? That looks like a first rate job!
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Location: Colorado | Thank Mike! Body/Paint/Steering Wheel Resto and general stuff: Brett Marine / 303-880-4774 Brett is a one man show and works out of his newly built shop in the back of his house in Lakewood. Transmission: Wizard Transmission / 303-733-8494 2271 W. Evans Ave. Denver, CO. 80223 It has been a few years since I had my tranny built but I am satisfied with the work. I forgot the guys name but he is a small business owner and is pretty disorganized but he does great work. Engine Machine Work and Balancing: Block Shop / 303-934-4221 2373 S. Platte River Drive Denver, CO. 80223 It does not get any better than these guys in the Denver area. Top notch operation all the way around. Super clean, organized and they are very anal about doing the best job possible. They do most if nt all the machine work for all the guys that race at Erie. Speedometer-Radio Repair-Refurbish: Deluxe Speedometer and Radio Service / 303-629-6958 1976 S Bannock St
Denver, CO 80223 These guys have been around forever and used to be located on Speer. Chrome Work: Denver Bumper / 303-623-3610 - NO LONGER IN BUSINESS 10/13 830 Wyandot St. Denver, CO. 80204 These guys are also a top notch operation and do incredible work at very competitive prices. I had my bumpers and wings done here. They give lifetime warrnty on all their work. They do not do pot metal. Drive Shaft Repair and Balancing: Drive Train Industries / 303-292-1100 3301 Brighton Blvd. Denver, CO. 80216 Same day turn around and they were able to replace both u-joints and I no longer requires the rubber boot aournd the front u-joint. Sand and Media Blasting: Blast Tech / 303-806-9992 3775 S. Kalamath St. Englewood, CO. 80110 Gary is a good guy and does a quality job! Radiator-Heater Core Repair: Colorado Radiator Service / 303-320-7678 4395 Oneida Street Denver, CO. 80216 Fast turn around and a lifetime warranty on their work! They reapired and tested my radiator and my heater core. Glass and Installation: Show Time Auto Glass / 303-638-6023 5611 Kendall Court #10 Arvada, CO. 80002 John and Randy, good guys! They came to my house and installed my back and front glass, used my old seals and did it for a fair price. Exhaust: Bud's Muffler Service / 303-629-0934 1010 Sante Fe Drive Denver, CO. 80204 Probably the best in town! Carburetor Repair: Express Carburetor Service / 303-985-7524 5563 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO. 80214 Fast turnaround on rebuild and I was able to drop in my car and go with little adjustment. |
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Location: Falcon, CO | Chrome Plating--pot metal
Not exactly local, but instate, I recommend Plating Specialties of Grand Junction for pot metal work. PM me for details about my dealings with this company.
http://www.platingspecialties.com/
Edited by Tony 2009-04-12 10:58 PM
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Location: The Centennial State | Interior and Upholstery Dick Richards 6111 Pontiac St Commerce City, CO 80022 (303) 288-8013 Dick has owned several forward look cars. He is a one man shop and operates out of his home. He can do spot-on correct or work to a budget. Prices are outstanding and quality is top-notch. Small repairs, large jobs - no problem. |
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Location: Colorado | Anodizing - Clear and Gold S & S Anodizing 9690 Dallas Street Henderson, CO. 80640 303-744-0480 Bill and Ron are great. They are industrial anodizers but will take care restoration work. They did all the aluminum trim on my to include my sport tone inserts and the gold V on the grill. Fast turn around and great pricing. |
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Location: The Centennial State | I have used Denver Bumper Works for quite a while - as I am sure many of us in this region have. Right now, I am experiencing the first problem I have ever had with them. I gave them a pair of exhaust tips that need to be rechomed. The tips have two parts: the outer chrome shell and the inner stainless flapper. They had redone another set of tips a long time ago and they chromed the stainless flappers. So, I sent them the old tips and both sets of flappers and told them to rechrome the tips, take the chrome off one set of flappers and then polish all of the flappers.
"no problem, should be ready in a couple of weeks"
Six weeks later, I come in to get the stuff and the tips are fine - all four sets of flappers are chromed, but the chromed the underside of the set that was previously chromed and the top side looked horrible.
They are trying to fix it, but they have worn through the metal of one of the flappers and things don't look too good. At least they are trying to make things right.... |
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Location: The Centennial State | Has anybody ever used Quality Plating for pot metal work (Yuma, CO 970-848-2065)? I may have to PM Tony about the Grand Junction platers.... |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | Sorry, Not I,
Tony would be the best bet, I can dig up his home phone if you want. let me know if the PM does not get a quick reply from him. |
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Location: Colorado | I have not either but I have talked to Lon the owner on the phone, seems to be a stand up guy. I have heard that he does great work and is a straight shooter. I know Denver Bumper recomends him. |
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Location: The Centennial State | I sent that DeSoto pathfinder hood ornament to Paul's Chrome in Pennsylvania and they wanted three arms and six legs to rechome that piece. Ajax on Broadway no longer does pot metal. I thought I might try to send it someplace close to home this time, so I'll get ahold of Tony and figure out which one to try... |
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Location: Falcon, CO | Mike,
Send me a PM, I've dealt with both Quality & Plating spec. |
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Location: Falcon, CO | Ray,
Is Ron Smith working at S & S? |
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Location: The Centennial State | Hi, Tony -
I sent that ornament off to Dave at Plating Specialties - l will post on the progress. |
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Location: Colorado | Tony - 2010-04-06 10:37 PM Ray, Is Ron Smith working at S & S? I apologize for the delayed response Tony, this time last year Ron was there. |
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Location: The Centennial State | General Parts / New and Used
Svigel's Auto GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
4393 South Santa Fe Drive
Englewood, CO 80110-5417
(303) 781-7859
www.svigelauto.com I have purchased many parts from Svigel's new and used and I have always been a satisfied customer. |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | Convertible top Cylinder rebuild? Any vendor in Colorado or neaby states? Was trying to install the cylinders in the convert and they are stuck in the extended posiion and with Moderate force was not able to push them down. And that was with the hoses off the cylinders fittings, so there was no back pressure to them.
Any suggestions on a rebuilder? |
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Location: The Centennial State | Oooo! I would like to know too! Maybe some of the convertible top shops / interior shops will have leads? |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | Shoot! Mikes in on this too! I was going to borrow his 58 De Soto ones but if he is having problems on his...LOL
Then I will have to find a rebuilder. Just hate buying the new ones. Must be someone who rebuilds these things.... |
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Location: Aurora, Co | Hey Mike. Happy New Year.
Steering Wheel Project? My ears perked up! Mine is a bunch of Plastic Chips held together with Super Glue & red Bondo. Very Classy. I've wanted to replace it for years. Right now my focus is just getting Delores back on the road. My next poiint of attack is the Tiller.
What was your Steering Wheel Project? |
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Location: The Centennial State | Hi, Robert. I found a guy in Arizona who repairs steering wheels for around $200 and I sent my De Soto wheel down there. He did an ok job. It took quite a while longer than he said and a few bucks more (it is never quicker and less expensive). A couple of years later and a few hairline cracks have come back, but it is still much better than it was. Let me know if you want the guy's name and number. I guess the guy that did Ray's body and paint work does steering wheels too. |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | <p><strong>GENERATOR EXCHANGE CO INC.<br /></strong>2650 WEST 44TH AVE.<br />DENVER, COLO 80211<br />303-433-1042<br /><br />I recently dropped off two starters to him for a check before I install one in the 59 Plymouth and the other for the 60 Imperial, Had them checked out and except for two new bearings they checked out fine. He also found a rubber solenoid boot for the 60 starter that I was missing. All for under a $100!<br /><br />Both had worked but wanted the checked out to make sure. This lead came from the Richards at Mo Power Masters. They do Alternators and Generators too!<br /></p> |
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Location: Westminster, Colorado | I found a guy in town who is a old tranny guru. He is doing my cast iron torque flite
He has a stock pile of NOS parts and knowledge. Mel runs the place ,what a great guy.
These guys have been doing this since 1946 !!
Dons Garage
393 E 55th Ave
Denver, Co 80216
303-295-2448
1-866-524-1178 |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | Good to have another tranny rebuilder source here in Denver. Let us know how the CI TF runs after its rebuild. |
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Location: The Centennial State | Auto Upholstery Midtown Upholstery Company - 303-458-0086 2020 W. 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211 Did good work on the De Soto's sun visors. Good prices. |
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Location: Falcon, CO | Mike,
Does Midtown have the machine to sew the edging around the sun visors? |
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Location: The Centennial State | Hi, Tony - no it does not! I asked about that and I guess not many shops have that special machine. I forged ahead and the visors look good - but are not correct in that way. |
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Location: Falcon, CO | Thanks for the heads up! |
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Location: The Centennial State | Body Works did the body repair and paint for the Coronet convertible and I am very satisfied. I think it was the first ForwardLook car they did, but I am sure they would like to do another! Steve and Adam are detail-oriented, highly talented, and able to improvise when faced with the unique challenges of a frame-off restoration for a 1958 Dodge.
Body Repair / Painting / General Repair and Resotration Steve Aigner / Adam Meaders Body Works Custom Painting 5628 Kendall Court, Unit D Arvada, CO 80002 303-525-2661 |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | Lancer Mike - 2012-03-15 3:22 PM
Auto Upholstery Midtown Upholstery Company - 303-458-0086 2020 W. 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211 Did good work on the De Soto's sun visors. Good prices.
I dropped off my Convertible Visors off at Midtown Upholstery based on Mike's recommendation. They should be done in a week week and half. Price will be around $50 a visor. Looks to be a neat one man shop. Owner is very pleasant. I did drop off some white SMS supple vinyl that was left over from my seats, so to will match perfectly.
But they have moved to Arvada. Phone number the is the same, but they are 55th and Harlan. North of I-70
Actual address is:
5545 Harlan Street
Arvada, Colo 80002
303-458-0086 |
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Location: The Centennial State | Good update! I didn't realize that he moved. What is his name again? |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | His Name is Pat Kregar, Nice guy! |
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Location: The Centennial State | Heck of a nice guy...honest and fair. |
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Location: Falcon, CO | Tony - 2009-04-12 8:57 PM
Chrome Plating--pot metal
Not exactly local, but instate, I recommend Plating Specialties of Grand Junction for pot metal work. PM me for details about my dealings with this company.
http://www.platingspecialties.com/
Here's an update on Plating Specialties: about 2 weeks ago I prepared a package to send to Dave, but I called him first as I always do and got bad news. They had a fire in the shop a while back so Dave had to shut down operations, but he told me that he's been sending his work to Salt lake Chrome. http://saltlakechrome.com.c25.sitepreviewer.com/preview/index.html
I sent my package to SLC with 3 pot metal pieces: a vent window frame for a 1957 Fury, and 2 large console parts for my 1965 Sport Fury. they called back with a quote and a time estimate. I should have a update and pics by the end of January.
Edited by Tony 2012-12-29 6:56 PM
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Location: The Centennial State | Definitely Rocky Mountain region, though! I will be interested to hear how it turns out! |
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Location: The Centennial State | Stainless Steel Polishing and Repair
Mile High Polishing Inc. 2340 W. College Ave. Englewood, CO 80110 jose@milehighpolishing.com Mr. Jose Zamora 303.722.8112 office 303.419.8919 cell I just picked up some stainless trim from Jose. $150 for two five-foot long pieces. One of them was squashed flat in one place - the other had a good ol' big ding in it. He did a great job and completed the work in a timely manner! He's a little tough to find: if you are on West Evans, head south on Zuni until you reach College Avenue. Take a left (east) and he is on the south side of the block. Good guy. 5/6/13 update - I gave Jose my rear-wheel stone guards for the convertible on Monday morning. He had them done on Tuesday evening. His minimum charge is $60 and he priced these out at the minimum charge. I also showed Jose a 1951 De Soto hood ornament I bought that had a clear coating on it. He took off the clear coating gratis and it looks spectacular. The stone guards are beautiful now. Jose is the MAN! |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | Sounds like a great deal and good delivery after repair.... |
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Location: The Centennial State | I sent a pot metal piece to Kevin at Salt Lake Chrome today. We'll see what happens! |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | If it turns out well, I can send my brake light pods to him for a redo! (Gotta keep up with Mike...) |
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Location: The Centennial State | check out this site, John:
http://www.classicnosparts.com/products-page/mopar1/page/12/ I didn't see any tail light bezels, but they have some good N.O.S. stuff for 1959 Plymouths. It always makes me more than a little nervous when they don't list prices! Man, I can't stand pot-metal replating! The cost is so high, it makes restoring our cars (in particular) such a fool's burden. I wonder if people are sending their pot-metal to China now? I am sure when you buy a chrome pot-metal piece for a Ford or Chevy, all of that stuff must come from China. |
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Location: The Centennial State | On Thursday, January 31 I gave Salt Lake Chrome the go-ahead to replate my rear license plate escutcheon (spring special). Kevin said he could have it done in two weeks. Half down now, half when it is done. About $315, including shipping, which I think is a lot less than Paul's Chrome would stick me for - still, that's nothing at which to sneeze!
Pot metal plating is a tough deal. I guess the EPA has a heavy hand in the whole affair. |
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Location: Arvada, Colorado (NW Denver Metro Area) | Can't wait to see how it will come out. I have some brake light pods to do but with two of them and the bezel's it might be prohibitive....Mike is your Credit Card on file there? Hmmmm... |
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Location: The Centennial State | Salt Lake called this afternoon and they are done and ready for the second installment. It looks like I should have it back soon. |
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Location: Falcon, CO | Lancer Mike - 2013-02-21 1:18 PM
Salt Lake called this afternoon and they are done and ready for the second installment. It looks like I should have it back soon.
I got my call this afternoon from Salt Lake Chrome. The vent wing frame for Duane's 57 Fury and the 2 large console panels for my 65 Sport Fury are done. Pics to be posted soon! |
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Location: The Centennial State | My license plate escutcheon arrived today, albeit with one less pin in back than when it was shipped out. The quality looks pretty good to me - at least much better than the one I had rechromed for the D-500. Here are some images. They repaired a dent in the upper left side and the quality before was a little bubbly with a few pits. The rechrome is very slightly wavy to the outside edges - but definitely something I can put on the convertible. I liked how quickly they turned around the piece.
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| Looking for a couple of front quarters for a 55 Royal, any ideas? Also are the 56's inter-changeable? Thanks |
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Location: The Centennial State | Hi, Gene:
If you are in the Denver area, try calling or (better yet) visiting Wayne Maddox at 5591 E/ 72nd Avenue in Commerce City. You can reach him by phone at 303.288.2682. He may have what you need or know where to get it.
You also might try Svigel's Auto at 4393 S. Santa Fe Drive in Englewood. Ask for Jimmy at 303.781.7859 - I can't remember any '55s in the yard - but I'm always focused on '58s! |
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Location: The Centennial State | Radio Repair
Radio Service Center
Steve Mangels
918 South Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80026
303-922-8107 I recently purchased a signal seeker for the De Soto (from James Van Buuren "the Adventurer" in Austrailia - thank you James). I just dropped it off with Steve. $60 to clean it and do a diagnostic. I will report on the progress. It looks like Deluxe Speedometer moved to Kalamath Street and focuses on speedometers and cables now. |
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Location: The Centennial State | Steve called up this week and said it will be another $150 to get the radio running.
In for a penny, in for a pound I guess....
Steve has been very communicative. He said he cannot get the signal seeking function to work properly.
He seems like he has devoted quite a bit of time to the project. $210 to get it running seems a little steep - but this is work I don't know anything about. I could just be cheap though! |
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Location: The Centennial State | Steve called today and said he has the radio working properly. He cleaned it all out and replaced a bunch of capacitors and vacuum tubes. He said the signal seeking function is working, but he is not very confident in its reliability. Total bill is $204 ($60 + $144). I will pick it up on Saturday and should be able to install it right away.
So far so good, if you need to get your radio repaired, I think I would recommend Steve's service.
I tell you this much: when you pop the lid on these radios, the internal components are pretty intimidating! I even bought the radio schematics on eBay and wouldn't know where to begin.  |
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