Looking for a mechanic who understands old US cars

Mr. 'H'

Guys, loooking to get the following done on my Buick ('41)

- tighten fan belt
- oil change
- clean sparks
- lubricate points in chassis



I know it's basic stuff but I would love to talk to someone reliable.

NEVCC

where abouts are you? I could help if your in the north east.

Mr. 'H'

Hi, I am in Dublin, Rathfarnham actually.

Very easy to get to off the NI/M50.

Interested???

Dasilva94

I'd be interested in a US car specialist in the Cork City area.

Any recommendations ?

Kevin_Herron

Mr. H wrote: »

Guys, loooking to get the following done on my Buick ('41)

- tighten fan belt
- oil change
- clean sparks
- lubricate points in chassis



I know it's basic stuff but I would love to talk to someone reliable.

PM Sent.

napplechunks

Resurrecting this thread . . .

I've learnt a lot working on my car. There are still some things I would like to have a pro look at tho... :eek:

Suspension bushings & Timing chain

It's a 69 Cadillac Deville

Anyone got any leads on a mechanic who would be cool with this work - Dublin or surrounds..

Thanks a lot

Jon

Kevin_Herron

I presume your's is the yellow convertible?

Is the timing chain noisy?

napplechunks

Thanks for your reply Kevin

Yes it is the yellow one ... ? !:)

Hard to miss it i suppose.

I don't think the timing chain is noisy. It's on my list of things to do. - from US posts on the cadillac forums, the 472 engines were fitted with a poor quality nylon tipped timing set. I wanted to update to a cloyes chain at some point. would try it myself but I might bugger it up

Cheers

Kevin_Herron

Thats it! There are only a handful of '69s around.

I'd leave the chain assembley well enough alone, I cant imagine your doing enough mileage to worry about it.

I have never heard of one break or strip a gear.

napplechunks

No not too many miles with old school big block MPGs !

I've not seen any other 69/70's around dublin myself yet. I've had the car 3 years and not really brought it to any shows or anything - needs some upholstery repair.

I would HONK loudly if I ever spotted another around !

Any ideas for someone to do steering & suspension ?

Cheers

Jon

Kevin_Herron

PM sent.

Big Nasty

I know a dude up in Edmonstown who would have a look for ya - he works on my Trans Am.

Lettuce know if ya need any help dude!