Inland Empire Z mechanics /body shop

[Rich1]

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

[Danglybanger]

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...

[iczcar]

and Seat Tango Spider?? :sick:

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

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

[rtaylor]

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.

[sblake01]

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?

[rtaylor]

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...

[ainokoz]

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!

[Rich1]

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.

[sblake01]

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.

[psdenno]

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