Hello..

I actually have 2 questions...

Does anyone know of a good mechanic in the Riverside/Corona, CA area?

How about a decent body shop?

Thanks

I don't, but hey from another Riverside folk

I'd be up for knowing this info too, thankfully my car hasn't really needed work at all, or nothing past what I've done myself...

and Seat Tango Spider?? :sick:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=seat+tango

http://www.flymage.com/seat-tango-spider.html

Is Upland to far away? Elvin at Z Car Specialties is a great mechanic. He rebuilt my motor and installed a new clutch for me. Great guy and knows Z cars inside and out. 909) 981 - 1074. He is on 9th street just west of Grove.

I was going to mention Elvan. Haven't spoken to him for a while but last time I talked to him he was talking about getting out of the business. That would be a shame. I learned much of what I know about the mechanical and electrical aspects of these cars from him. And, what's up with 'izcar'? (Post #3) Another 'Array' or 'fullhouse' type?

I sure hope he doesn't close Stephen. He is a great resource and a heck of a nice guy. I better check in with him, haven't done that for awhile. What a collection of parts cars he has sitting there, last time I was at his shop. Must have been over 20 cars...

If Irvine is within your driving range, I recommend Shinzo Auto Service. He does great engine work and has a really nice race-prepped 240ZG. The number is 949-951-5398. He recently worked on my 240 and I was really happy with the results--he knows his Datsuns!

Thanks for the suggestions..

Unfortunately, it looks like Z Specialty in Upland may be gone--I tried their number and it has been disconnected.

Looks like I'm headed to Mike's Z Shop in Whittier.

Sorry to hear that. I haven't seen Elvan in over two years and haven't talked to him for almost a year. I used to spend a lot of time at his shop when I live in La Verne, Upland, and Fontana. I learned a lot of what I know from him but the more I learned about these cars, the less I needed to go to his shop. I guess he did decide to get out of the business. I worked at the Ralphs that was right up the street from Mike's in Whittier. I have been to that shop a couple of times but never had anything done there.

If Palm Springs isn't too far out of the way, Mike at Autobahn West has done great mechanical work for me on my '71 Z as well as a couple Porsches over the last 20 years. Good work, reasonable price.

Dennis