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RAK402

08-14-2015 @ 12:31 PM

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1940 Deluxe Fordor. Yes, it is now running (after a six week stint that included brakes, tank, fuel line, water pumps, hoses, etc.).

Drove it around the block a couple of days ago for the first time in years. It is a bit rough right now, but I am determined to get it in good shape again.

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08-14-2015 @ 10:32 AM

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What year do you have? Is your car running.

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08-13-2015 @ 7:02 PM

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Wow! We are very close (I am in Alhambra) and would like to find a place like you describe as well. There is a mechanic/garage on Main St/Las Tunas that always has older vehicles in it or in front of it, but I have not gone in yet. Next time I drive by, I will get the name of it.

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08-13-2015 @ 9:48 AM

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i apologize.

I live in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County.

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08-13-2015 @ 7:23 AM

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as others have said, Southern California is a big area. A more specific location would be very helpful.

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08-13-2015 @ 5:45 AM

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The moral of the story: If you have an original car and the it does fine on 6 volts, there is little or nothing to be gained by changing to 12 volts.

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08-12-2015 @ 8:32 PM

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Is Southern California San Diego, Bakersfield or some place in between? You would have saved MG a lot of work (thanks MG) if you had narrowed it down.

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08-12-2015 @ 4:54 PM

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Go to the websites of the Regional Groups nearest you and seek out their members for recommendations....

Anaheim. 3855 E LaPalma Ave #246, Anaheim, CA 92807 - Southern California RG# 11
Apple Valley: 16260 Monache Court, Apple Valley, CA 92307 - Mojave Desert RG# 158
Atascadero. PO Box 1911, Atascadero, CA 93423 - Atascadero RG# 135
Camarillo: PO Box 1636, Camarillo, CA 93011-1636 - Ventura V-8's RG# 84
Canoga Park Meetings... Mailing Address: 10745 Delco Avenue, Chatsworth, CA. 91311 - San Fernando Valley V-8's RG# 40
Castro Valley. PO Box 2364, Castro Valley, CA 94546 - Golden Gate Charter RG# 1
Danville. PO Box 354, Danville, CA 94526 - Diablo Valley RG# 31
Fremont - 42139 Camino Santa Barbara, Freemont, CA 94539 - Cable Car RG# 125
FRESNO AREA. PO Box 33, Clovis, CA 93513 - Central San Joaquin RG# 29
Paradise. PO Box 341, Forest Ranch, CA 95942 - Northern California RG# 138
Placerville. PO Box 1821, Placerville, CA 95667 - El Dorado Early Ford V-8's RG# 130
Sacramento. PO Box 60911, Sacramento, CA 95860 - Sacramento RG# 4
San Diego. PO Box 881107, San Diego, CA 92168 - San Diego RG# 19
San Jose. PO Box 6864, San Jose, CA 95150 - Mission Trail RG# 32
Santa Rosa. PO Box 3302, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 - Redwood Empire RG# 27
Stockton. PO Box 5649, Stockton, CA 95205 - Big Valley RG# 26
Temecula: PO Box 891354, Temecula, CA 92589 - Palomar Mountain V-8's RG# 148
Upland. PO Box 456, Upland, CA. 91786 - Baldy View RG# 88

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08-12-2015 @ 4:34 PM

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Hi All.

I have been a new member for a few months now. This may sound silly but can anyone suggest or refer me to a good mechanic that works on old Fords.

I live in Southern California and have a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe.

The car had been running fine up until my buddy talked me into converting the electrical to 12 volt. Now we are at a dead end and can't figure out why it's not starting. I figure someone that specializes in this will be our best option.

Many Thanks. Brian

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