Mechanic help in DFW Options

[mr2by4]

I have a 1971 914 that I bought with a weak motor(rod knock) and tired tranny(tail shifter). I sourced a 1911 and side shifter box for it. I started to pull the motor (did not get far) and my personal life has gotten in the way. I have decided that discretion is the better part of valor and I will just pay somebody to do the heavy lifting on the motor and tranny swap, but when I called Joe at Mustard Racing, it looks like he is unavailable for 6 months and may not be available at all any more.
Is there anybody else that is not unreasonable in rate and is reliable in the DFW area (prefer the west side since I am in FW)?
I don't mind somebody moonlighting and I have my own garage and lift if that is an issue, I just have NO TIME to do it myself.
I don't want to sell it in pieces, and I don't want to leave it to rot in the shop. Anybody with an alternative please message me.
PS I know it is only a couple of days to do this if I am diligent, but I don't have enough free minutes strung together to make any progress. I would if I could. I am not afraid, just really don't have the time. I have not had an opportunity to work on it in over 6 months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
thanks!

[david63]

Rich Lambert is a great mechanic. PM me for info. He is good and he is fairly priced. His shop is in Benbrook. He has been working on early air cooled only for over 30 yrs.

[mr2by4]

Rich Lambert is a great mechanic. PM me for info. He is good and he is fairly priced. His shop is in Benbrook. He has been working on early air cooled only for over 30 yrs.

I wish you had told me that sooner. I just got permission from the wife to have a car bbq. While Rich would be the path of least resistance, and probably have the best end result, I am now kind of excited about getting to spend the day with a bunch of guys who appreciate the quality of dirt and grime that only an old, air-cooled, oily German motor can produce.

Proposed date is 11/21/2015
location is SW Fort Worth (near Hulen Mall), all are welcome, adult and non adult beverages will be provided. I will fire up the grill and produce charred meat of several varieties.
I have 914 themed thank you gifts for those who are getting dirty, chairs and camaraderie for those who just want to watch.
If I can get at least 2 people who RSVP that they can help, then I will say it is a go. I figure with 2 or 3 people who know what is going on, we should be able to make some serious headway before the beer and BBQ make us too sleepy to work.
Who is in?
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