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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Maintenance => Topic started by: Vince on July 15, 2011, 06:46:43 PM

Title: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: Vince on July 15, 2011, 06:46:43 PM

Do most of you guys do all of your own maintenance, etc. on your first gen Camaros?  I can do the basic, simple stuff but am unknowledgeable with more complicated stuff or don't have the right area or tools to do the job.  Any suggestions on finding a reputable, trustworthy mechanic or shop to work on a 1969 Z/28?  Thank you.

Title: Re: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: flyingskibiker on July 15, 2011, 07:09:34 PM

I'm sure it is across the board as to what members do or don't do on their cars...  If you say where you are located, someone in your area may know a local shop.  Or even lend a hand!

Title: Re: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: Vince on July 18, 2011, 06:35:32 PM

I'm in Nevada City, Calif., a town in the Northern California foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. 

Title: Re: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: Charley on July 18, 2011, 07:53:50 PM

I don't know anybody in Nevada cCty but if Rancho Cordova is close enough you coild take it to Gary at GT Auto..G T Auto Sell & Svc



(916) 638-8649

3459 Sunrise Blvd Ste 2
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Title: Re: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: Vince on July 19, 2011, 06:17:33 PM

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: flyingskibiker on July 28, 2011, 06:22:20 AM

Ah, Nevada City.  Rode the Harleys in there from Truckee on father's day weekend...  I don't know anyone up there.  My brother-in-law is a mechanic.  But he works in Roseville.

Title: Re: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: firstgenaddict on August 14, 2011, 05:45:40 PM

I have thought for a while that there is a need for shops which cater to the maintenance of Classics and sports cars. Ie adjust valves, gaskets in carb bowls, points etc. 

Title: Re: Doing Your Own Maintenance
Post by: Vince on August 15, 2011, 05:40:35 PM

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm talking about.  Seems most modern day shops can handle all the new electronic gadgetry but don't have any idea of how to service carbs, non-electronic distributors, valves, etc.