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alaskablue914
post Jun 26 2012, 06:53 PM
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I recently relocated to the suburban Philadelphia area (King of Prussia/Main Line). Anyone have any recommendations for 914 mechanics for those tasks that may be too big to tackle? Thanks.
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post Jun 26 2012, 07:20 PM
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Isn't the crusty one up there? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 26 2012, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Jun 26 2012, 05:20 PM) *

Isn't the crusty one up there? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) you hittin the grass again D ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) Crusty is in Califunkya (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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post Jun 26 2012, 07:39 PM
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post Jun 26 2012, 08:46 PM
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Same question. I am in the Doylestown Pa area...is there anyone in the area or are we on our own? perhaps we could have a eastern pa gathering.
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post Jun 26 2012, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Jun 26 2012, 08:26 PM) *

QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Jun 26 2012, 05:20 PM) *

Isn't the crusty one up there? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) you hittin the grass again D ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) Crusty is in Califunkya (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

You are correct, I was thinking about Pat.
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post Jun 27 2012, 03:02 AM
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I recently relocated to the suburban Philadelphia area (King of Prussia/Main Line).

Grew up in Philly, but can't help you with a 914 mechanic. That aside, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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post Jun 27 2012, 09:06 AM
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I am on the wrong side of the state or I could help ya. Tranzlog is in York and is a well known shop. Tony is the owner/mechanic.
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post Jun 27 2012, 10:11 AM
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I've never had any work done here... But, I've heard good things about Chris Radbill (radbillauto.com) in West Chester PA.
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post Jun 27 2012, 01:42 PM
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Not sure if they are still there but Ed DeStafano of Compact Cars in West Grove, PA knows these cars really well.
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post Oct 15 2013, 11:58 AM
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Not sure if they are still there but Ed DeStafano of Compact Cars in West Grove, PA knows these cars really well.


I recently got hold of Ed to ask about doing some work on my 914. Good news is that he is still there. Bad news is that he no longer works on older cars, will only do newer stuff. Essentially, too many rusty bolts and unknows on the old cars where they would wind up tying up the shop for extended periods of time or else throwing estimates way off leading to unhappy custs.

Like may old marques, the specialists are fewer and fewer so turning one's own wrenches becomes that much more critical.
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post Oct 15 2013, 02:18 PM
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Try Tony Miller at Translog in York. I have been to his shop and he knows his stuff. He will be doing some stuff on my teener this winter. It is a bit of a ride, but you just cannot give these cars to people that are not familiar with them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Oct 16 2013, 07:15 AM
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Woodlawn Garage in Philly. They have a long history with Porsche's and have taken care of my car quite a bit since I've moved here. John and Jack are very knowledgeable and race quite a bit themselves. Can't recommend them enough.
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post Oct 18 2013, 04:12 PM
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I recall someone mentioning a place in DE just south of the PA border. Anyone know what shop that might be?
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post Oct 18 2013, 04:20 PM
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post Oct 18 2013, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(rgolia @ Oct 15 2013, 04:18 PM) *

Try Tony Miller at Translog in York.


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Tony is worth the drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Oct 18 2013, 06:10 PM
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QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Oct 18 2013, 07:16 PM) *

QUOTE(rgolia @ Oct 15 2013, 04:18 PM) *

Try Tony Miller at Translog in York.


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Tony is worth the drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


I have only heard good things about him as well. There was a bunch of work done to my 914 by Translog prior to me owning it.

If you are a PCA member check out the Boxster/Karmann Ghia that he built in this months Panorama.
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post Oct 18 2013, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(alaskablue914 @ Jun 26 2012, 04:53 PM) *

I recently relocated to the suburban Philadelphia area (King of Prussia/Main Line). Anyone have any recommendations for 914 mechanics for those tasks that may be too big to tackle? Thanks.

Hi I live in Delaware. There's a great shop called Fairwinds automotive. They specialize in German cars. Owner is Will Pyle. He is great with vintage 911s & 914s. He's just south of PA. Prices are reasonable and he's super honest. Probably not to far from you. Tell him Dr. Tom told you about him he'll take great care of you. 302-322-5296
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Reviving an old thread to keep the info in one place. I am looking for recommendations for a shop/person/world member relatively close to the western suburbs of Philadelphia to go over a few things on my car now that I’ve had enough time behind the wheel to really get familiar with it. I have a place I use for routine maintenance/state inspections, but they don’t seem to know 914s as well as I thought they did and am tired of being told everything is normal that might not be. I was hoping to get some current suggestions.
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post Jun 26 2018, 10:45 PM
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Reviving an old thread to keep the info in one place. I am looking for recommendations for a shop/person/world member relatively close to the western suburbs of Philadelphia to go over a few things on my car now that I’ve had enough time behind the wheel to really get familiar with it. I have a place I use for routine maintenance/state inspections, but they don’t seem to know 914s as well as I thought they did and am tired of being told everything is normal that might not be. I was hoping to get some current suggestions.


Chris Radbill - West Chester
http://www.radbillautomotive.com/?redirect=false
Jay Winsor - Bryn Mawr
http://www.jandjmotors.com
Mike Tillson - Overbrook
http://www.tillsonmotorcars.com/about.asp
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