body and interior Los Angeles Mechanics?

[niko k]

Hey guys,

 

I recently bought a 74 2002 and it's in good condition but needs some TLC in certain areas. For example the sunroof gears/cables may be broken or stripped out. 

I was know a few members here live in LA and was wondering for things that you do not do on your own who do you trust your 2002 with. I'm pretty picky about who works on my cars and don't want it in bad hands.

 

If you guys are able to recommend any places that would be awesome. I searched for threads on the forum and wasn't able to come up with anything recent.

Thanks

 

[AceAndrew]

Ronin Autoworks*
Long Beach Autohaus*
Bavarian Workshop
JF Pro Independent Serv.
Coupe King
Ken Blasko (here on the forums)*

As for the sunroof, keep in mind a number of those parts are NLA.  So no matter who your mechanic you won't find them new.  Each of the (*) shops also actively race 2002's in vintage racing.

[niko k]

Ronin Autoworks*

Long Beach Autohaus*

Bavarian Workshop

JF Pro Independent Serv.

Coupe King

Ken Blasko (here on the forums)*

As for the sunroof, keep in mind a number of those parts are NLA.  So no matter who your mechanic you won't find them new.  Each of the (*) shops also actively race 2002's in vintage racing.

 

Awesome, thanks a ton. 

I know about finding the new parts. If it's a cable issue I know Bavarian or a similar site has them, the crank/gears would be another issue. 

Thanks for the recommendation though 

[Poloace]

I take my car to summitt auto in marina del rey/Venice. There's a handful of us on the forum who go there. I completely trust their work and use my car as my daily driver... They're that good. It may be more expensive, but... Tom and dave know what's up and they get it done right from the start. Their motto is simple:

'You can make it different, it's hard to make it better.'

They're fans of restoring as much to stock as possible, though they'll work w you to cater to your needs. Very cool dudes who do honest work.

P

[OriginalOwner]

my personal trusted guy is Ted van der Kolk in Brea ..... Bimmertech

    http://www.bimmertechbrea.com/

 

Here at this Forum is LimeySteve in Whittier.  He's a very clever guy and loves 2002's .....

    http://limeworkspeedshop.com/  

 

I know of a guy in Simi Valley, but have never had any work done there:

  http://germanimportservices.com/

  

And in the San Fernando Valley:  I've never had work done here, but they have a great reputation: 

    http://www.bavarianworkshop.com/  

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

Edited October 8, 2013 by OriginalOwner

[billw]

German Import Service in Simi Valley is excellent, but ask for Gino only.  He has done much work for me.  I have heard that he will be branching out and starting his own shop soon (in Simi).

 

Bill

[niko k]

Cool, I'm making calls all around. 

I live more in southern LA near Long Beach so I'd be willing to drive down to OC as well if that opens up some doors/places. 

[mikebontoft]

It's always nice to see how many other honest shops there are.

[cpbmw2002]

I use Top End in north hollywood. Been very happy with them. Been to and contacted a few others mentioned above and mostly just wasted money or time.

[LB72]

I've had work done by Nicholas Medrano @ TNT automotive in Long Beach, on the corner of Termino Ave. and 10th St.

I'm happy with his work, but he does get busy. 

[gr8glfr]

I highly recommend LB Autohaus. Scott is a racer as mentioned above, but is great with daily drivers. He's taken my 74 under his wing and really brought it along. Give him a try you won't be disappointed.