marcapra Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm looking for a mechanic who can help me to finish my 48 DeSoto. It just needs to be put back together really. Most mechanical parts have already been rebuilt. I'm looking for someone who will work by the hour with me as assistant, since I know the car well. I'm in Temecula, CA which is 60 miles north of San Diego. Any ideas? Marc C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I would contact the nearest chapter of the AACA in your area. There may be some retired folks who would be willing to help. you can contact the AACA direct from this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think the best bet is a local retired mechanic. A restoration shop will charge you x amount of dollars to do the work, and 2 times x dollars if you want to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 My mechanic has a sign on his wall:Labor:$50/hour if I do the work$75/hour if you tell me how to do it$100/hour if you help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Word of mouth is best. Go to a local car show and ask around.Word of caution - there are plenty of hacks out there.On or off site repairs? If on your site: Do you supply tools, lift, solvents, etc.These are questions that you will be asked - and charged accordingly.On the subject of retirees: most will be like a turtle on its back if it involves the use of a creeper, - a younger one is better here...Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 If I lived nearby I would come an help you. By help I mean sit on a chair and tell you what you are doing wrong ha ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Marc....maybe I need to move back to San Diego and help you out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Marc....maybe I need to move back to San Diego and help you out....yeah that'll work. I think I can do most of the work, but it just doesn't seem to get done. I need a catalyst to get going. I contacted the local Fallbrook chapter of the AACA to join and get some help with this. Looks like most of the old marque car clubs like the WPC and DeSoto have mostly dried up and gone away, at least in So. Calif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exbcmc Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Just my two cents.....if you get a referral from a car show, get multiple references. I got burnt on a mechanic from a car show referral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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