mg specialist in northern ca

Hi, my name is eric and i just started a total restoration project on a 59 mga that has been sitting for 30 years. I am going to pull out the motor soon, and was wondering if anyone could recomend a shop to rebuild it in northern california around the sacramento area. I am doing most of the work myself, but would like to have the motor rebuilt by a professional because i have no idea how to do it. THANKS

Alright! It looks like a great project starting with a complete car. You should hook up with a local MG or British car club for advice on local shops. For a list of California clubs see here: http://chicagolandmgclub.com/links/usclubs.html#california

Eric


RETTIG BROS., INC. 209-529-8016 in Modesto could do the machine work for you. Then if you want a British car garage to put it back together the Nock Family at British Car Specialists British Car Specialists would be who I would call if I did not do the work myself. Or you could see if Basil would do it for you :devil:

Paul

Eric,
I highly recommend British Car Service, off of Fulton Avenue in Sacramento. Twenty years ago they rebuilt my Triumph TR3A engine and later this Summer I intend to bring over my 1959 MGA 1600 engine for similar treatment. On Monday when I go to the office I will add the name of the fellow who did the work, and who is still there.
Mike

Try Tri-Valley Machine in Pacheco, CA (925) 682-3798. I used them for my Sprite motor. Basil turned me on to them...
Scott in CA

Thanks for all those responses, this gave me some good info and i am going to look into them. Thanks

If you're into Healeys too( i have a 67 3000) besides my mg's)....watch the video attached to the British car specialists web site......a must see for all Healey lovers!!!!

Welcome and congratulations Eric,
Huffaker Engineering (known for their race prep) also rebuilds motors for street use. Located at Sears Point raceway. 707 935 0533 ask for Joe. We currently have 2 MGAs at his shop.

Dan Kelly is the name of the fellow I used at British Car Service in Sacramento. (916) 498-5361. Good luck.

Eric,
For advice, insight, information and moral support you could contact the NAMGAR Chapter Club - Sacramento Valley MG Car Club. Val Hogue in Placerville is the contact. The contact phone number is 530 672 6440, and the club web site is www.svmgcc.org.
For unparalled rebuild information check out www.mgaguru.com, and for fun in an MGA check out www.namgar.com.
Peter.

My uncles shop. Napa valley automobile restoration. Pm me for more info.

Dan Kelly, as mentioned, is excellent, honest, fair, and experienced. He rebuilt my eType engine, services my XJ8L, etc. You can't go wrong with Dan.