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Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by Monteman, Nov 20, 2013.

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  1. Monteman

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    #1 Monteman, Nov 20, 2013
    I have a VW Bus that is in decent shape but I'd like to find a shop to build a higher performance engine (maybe a Porsche swap), highway flyer gearbox, lower the suspension, etc. I'm having a hard time finding a shop that specializes in VW's and modifications like this. I assume in SoCal there must be quite a few but I'm struggling to find one.

    Anyone have any suggestions?
     
  2. marknkidz

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    #2 marknkidz, Nov 21, 2013
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    I restored this 56 rag top..... was my first resto... learned a ton!!

    LOST a ton $$!! LOL

    get a Hot VW mag... lots of places here in so cal...

    cheapest way is to sub all the parts of resto out... if you just have one company do it.. you will be paying a premium. But if $$ is not an issue..and you just want to drop off and pick her up..

    if you need any help feel free to PM me will give you, MOTOR guy... interior guy.... etc..

    mark
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  3. calder1

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    #3 calder1, Nov 21, 2013
    Romance with rust ( ask for Chris has done some amazing work on VW )
    714 744 4955
     
  4. jlonmark

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    #4 jlonmark, Nov 21, 2013
    The greatest one man vw shop- Andreas 818.716.1461
     
  5. anxpert

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    #5 anxpert, Nov 26, 2013
    Hello Monte ...tons of VW experience from my Cal Look / Hot VW days.

    Still have a wide selection of VW parts and have done a few Porsche / VW transplants ...glad to help with anything ...suggestion / direction , etc.

    PM me if you want to discuss further.
     
  6. Envious Eric

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    #6 Envious Eric, Nov 26, 2013
    DandJauto over in Fountain Valley

    anything from a small repair (fixing other shops mistakes) to full blown restorations!

    Damian has like 3 vw vans in there that are just primered shells waiting for 50k in work! value will be in the 6 digits when he is done!

    D & J Auto D & J Auto Specializing in volkswagen Bug repairs| restores | Body & Paint| Custom Rides | from custom to full restorations, we do it all
    18388 Mt. Langley
    Fountain Valley, CA. 92708
    (714) 965-2886

    I detail some of his cars from time to time. some full color sand jobs, some quick one steps. He is a very knowledgeable guy
     
  7. Steve R

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    #7 Steve R, Dec 2, 2013
    Very good info, thanks for the reco! I've got a '69 Ghia convertible still waiting to be all done-up. Over the last 20 years everyone wanted to buy it off me for $2k and now it's suddenly jumped up to $6k. If I could just settle on a color I just might finally get it done.

    Just picked up a '37 Plymouth PT-50 over the weekend
     
  8. Monteman

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    #8 Monteman, Dec 2, 2013

    This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
     
  9. hank sound

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    #9 hank sound, Dec 2, 2013
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    Hi Monte,

    Hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving !!

    The pic is of a Chico built 2 ltr plant that was in my 70 Ghia.
    He's a super guy who truly backs up his work on early Type 2 or later pancake engines.

    Chico Performance Racing

    Cheers, Hank - - BTW, I love da Bus !!!
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