Local Maintenance
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Topic: Local Maintenance
Posted By: Fiero308
Subject: Local Maintenance
Date Posted: 17 July 2007 at 4:38pm
| I am located in White Rock. I own a 1986 Fiero 2M6 with a Ferrari 308 body kit which is my daily driver. I bought it a month ago. I am not a handy man. Can anyone suggest a local repair shop for repairs and maintenance. |
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Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 18 July 2007 at 1:03pm
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When I don't have time or the tools to work on my car and it needs something done right away, and since Fiero Hut is gone (not that my business would be enough to support him), I bring my car to Fred's Automotive on Fraser and 40th Ave in Vancouver. Fred's has been there for over 30 years. I went to school with Gord and Harold (Fred's sons....Fred has since passed away) who run the place now. They don't generally do much in the way of fancy stuff but for maintenance and repairs, I trust them. Plus their rates are reasonable.
-------------  Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 18 July 2007 at 4:23pm
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If I don't do the work with help from the club I would take my car to OK Tire on Marine & Oak...I know the owner and he has guys that do great work..havn't had to bring it too him yet, but next week he's rebuilding my whole front end and alignment...his name is Brad, just mention that Brian from the club said to call ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Fiero308
Date Posted: 19 July 2007 at 10:33pm
| Thanks for the replies. I was kind of hoping someone would know someone I could trust and is familiar with Fieros in the Surrey, Langley area. For me to go into Vancouver is a 45-60 min trip |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 19 July 2007 at 10:43pm
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Well it might depend to know what you need done...or just looking for someone to do all the work, etc. ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Fiero308
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 11:14am
| I'm pretty much looking for someone to do all the work. I am planning to do an engine and transmission swap in the future so if anyone has any recommendations that would also be appreciated |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 11:45am
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that's a different story:)...Guys...who can he contact? ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 26 July 2007 at 10:17am
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I found you a mechanic in New West. I stopped by this local shop that has some heritage in New West, they have muscle cars, normal, antiques, etc. in front of their shop, clean & nice shop also. I went in and spoke to Joe and first question to see his reaction was "would you work on a Fiero"...and he said yes, have worked on many over the years, they are just another car to a degree, no hesitation. He mentioned that he did a deal for a full rebuild with a guy who did graphic design for their shop sign, etc...really nice guy...said if it was a Alfa Romero then it would be a different conversation:). Contact info: Dependable Brake & Muffler, Joe or Frank (Brothers - this is their family shop from 1956), ph: (604) 515-1566 I will be getting a quote to install my front end, they do everything from custom exhaust to full overhaul. Cheers
------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Fiero308
Date Posted: 26 July 2007 at 1:25pm
| Thanks a lot. My next project is to get a big brake package installed in preperation for the engine swap. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 13 August 2007 at 4:35pm
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It was really nice meeting you and seeing your car at the club meet. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 13 August 2007 at 5:03pm
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Nice seeing the beast:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |