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> Pennsylvania Mechanic Recommendation - '75 2.0L, Mechanic / Body Work / Paint
kliney30
post Nov 1 2018, 09:28 AM
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Hi All -

It's been a few years (way too long) since I've spent time on my 914 and been on this site, but have always appreciated all of the great advice here. I'm looking for a good / reputable mechanic in the PA area. I live nearby to Philly and am looking for some general work to be done and would like to invest in some body work / new paint (would love to re-paint as Malaga Red again).

Does anyone have good suggestions for a mechanic and / or body or paint work? The place I used to use has since closed down.

Thanks in advance,
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post Nov 1 2018, 09:54 AM
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Hi All -

It's been a few years (way too long) since I've spent time on my 914 and been on this site, but have always appreciated all of the great advice here. I'm looking for a good / reputable mechanic in the PA area. I live nearby to Philly and am looking for some general work to be done and would like to invest in some body work / new paint (would love to re-paint as Malaga Red again).

Does anyone have good suggestions for a mechanic and / or body or paint work? The place I used to use has since closed down.

Thanks in advance,
Evan
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post Nov 1 2018, 10:09 AM
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There is also Tony Miller at Translog in York PA
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post Nov 1 2018, 11:13 AM
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Paul Behofist at EIMC in Harrisburg. He races a 914/6, too.
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post Nov 1 2018, 12:07 PM
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Agree with the Chris Radbill suggestion.
He’s my guy.


Brian (threev8) on here was satisfied with

J & J
1111 West Lancaster Avenue, Rear
Bryn Mawr PA 19010
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post Nov 1 2018, 12:46 PM
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Perfect - thanks for the suggestions. Chris Radbill and J&J May be closest to me, so I’ll reach out to them.

Appreciate the quick feedback!

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post Nov 1 2018, 03:52 PM
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For body work, I would highly recommend Matus Brothers in Bridgeport. They have done work on my classics and newer cars. Top notch at a fair price.

Here is my thread from when I had work done by Chris Radbill's shop.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=288144


Mixed bag IMHO. They did good work and car was running well afterward. It did sit at their shop for quite a while before they worked on it despite scheduled time / date. Definitely had some sticker shock. Skilled mechanics deserve a premium but some labor seemed excessive (2 hours to tighten exhaust nuts, 45 minutes to adjust thermostat cable, .2 hours to reset master cylinder safety switch when the underside panels were already off to do the tie rods). I did need to redo shift linkage adjust two days later as set screw came loose. It also died on way home which, I can see why they missed, turned out to be loose connection to CHT.

Also, check out
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=189365
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post Nov 1 2018, 06:42 PM
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I've had work done at Chris Radbill's, Jay Winsor's and at Brian Matus's shop. They're all honest and trustworthy.....each have their pros and cons.

Radbill
pros: able to perform mechanical and body work
pros: he's familiar with 914's
cons: very small shop....all vehicles keep outside under car covers
cons: not cheap
cons: time of service can be long

Jay Winsor (J&J)
pros: able to perform mechanical work
pros: he's familiar with 914's
pros: reasonably priced
cons: not able to perform body work
cons: time of service can be long

Matus
pros: excellent body shop
pros: reasonably priced
pros: quick turnaround
cons: not able to perform mechanical work
cons: mainly works on newer cars
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post Nov 1 2018, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(Dion @ Nov 1 2018, 02:07 PM) *

Agree with the Chris Radbill suggestion.
He’s my guy.


Brian (threev8) on here was satisfied with

J & J
1111 West Lancaster Avenue, Rear
Bryn Mawr PA 19010


Yep, really happy with J and J. Jay Windsor knows his stuff. I bring my 914 to him and just brought my father's 911 to him last week. He truly gets it and is very fair. No pressure, just tells it like it is.

If you decide to go that route, feel free to mention Brian with the '74 914 and the '86 Carrera. Can't hurt..might get you an earlier appointment.

We're lucky to have a lot of good choices around here.
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post Nov 1 2018, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(Dion @ Nov 1 2018, 02:07 PM) *

Agree with the Chris Radbill suggestion.
He’s my guy.


Brian (threev8) on here was satisfied with

J & J
1111 West Lancaster Avenue, Rear
Bryn Mawr PA 19010


Yep, really happy with J and J. Jay Windsor knows his stuff. I bring my 914 to him and just brought my father's 911 to him last week. He truly gets it and is very fair. No pressure, just tells it like it is.

If you decide to go that route, feel free to mention Brian with the '74 914 and the '86 Carrera. Can't hurt..might get you an earlier appointment.

We're lucky to have a lot of good choices around here.


Hey Brian,
Is this your 914? I drive past Jay's shop once a week to see what he's working on and noticed this car a couple of weeks ago.


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post Nov 1 2018, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(ThreeV8s @ Nov 1 2018, 09:09 PM) *

QUOTE(Dion @ Nov 1 2018, 02:07 PM) *

Agree with the Chris Radbill suggestion.
He’s my guy.


Brian (threev8) on here was satisfied with

J & J
1111 West Lancaster Avenue, Rear
Bryn Mawr PA 19010


Yep, really happy with J and J. Jay Windsor knows his stuff. I bring my 914 to him and just brought my father's 911 to him last week. He truly gets it and is very fair. No pressure, just tells it like it is.

If you decide to go that route, feel free to mention Brian with the '74 914 and the '86 Carrera. Can't hurt..might get you an earlier appointment.

We're lucky to have a lot of good choices around here.


Hey Brian,
Is this your 914? I drive past Jay's shop once a week to see what he's working on and noticed this car a couple of weeks ago.

Yes, that's mine...small world. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

There was an orange 2.0 with chrome bumpers and fuchs when I was there with the 911 last week. Wonder if it belongs to someone on here.
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There appears to be a number of 914 owners in the Philadelphia area.....(6) in this thread alone. We should consider getting together to talk 914's and compare war stories.....would anyone be interested?
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post Nov 2 2018, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(Cal @ Nov 2 2018, 05:25 PM) *

There appears to be a number of 914 owners in the Philadelphia area.....(6) in this thread alone. We should consider getting together to talk 914's and compare war stories.....would anyone be interested?


Certainly, we did do a run to Divine Swine Brewery last November. Getting
times coordinated is always the challenge.
I’ve finally caught up with Brian at a cars & coffee.
Dave & I hang out quite a bit. Sorting the cars out & such.
Just throw out a time and place. Always happy to meet 914 peeps.
Keep us posted Jeff.
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post Nov 2 2018, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(Dion @ Nov 2 2018, 09:56 PM) *

QUOTE(Cal @ Nov 2 2018, 05:25 PM) *

There appears to be a number of 914 owners in the Philadelphia area.....(6) in this thread alone. We should consider getting together to talk 914's and compare war stories.....would anyone be interested?


Certainly, we did do a run to Divine Swine Brewery last November. Getting
times coordinated is always the challenge.
I’ve finally caught up with Brian at a cars & coffee.
Dave & I hang out quite a bit. Sorting the cars out & such.
Just throw out a time and place. Always happy to meet 914 peeps.
Keep us posted Jeff.

In as well, as long as the timing works.
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