Eastgate Motors Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Looking for any recommendations for skilled and reputable mechanic shops specialized in brass era cars in the northeast U.S.A. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Romoser Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 There are quite a few in western Connecticut. I worked for a family friend named Stu Laidlaw for a while who specializes in brass era cars, he's over in Redding, CT. But if you are looking for someone different or closer to home, I encourage you to check out the Horseless Carriage Club of America website: https://hcca.org/ . The people selling and posting stuff often have their contact info on their and often are the restorers themselves. At the very least, they would be able to point you in the right direction. Try reaching out to some of the regional presidents near you, they are often very helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastgate Motors Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 hour ago, William Romoser said: There are quite a few in western Connecticut. I worked for a family friend named Stu Laidlaw for a while who specializes in brass era cars, he's over in Redding, CT. But if you are looking for someone different or closer to home, I encourage you to check out the Horseless Carriage Club of America website: https://hcca.org/ . The people selling and posting stuff often have their contact info on their and often are the restorers themselves. At the very least, they would be able to point you in the right direction. Try reaching out to some of the regional presidents near you, they are often very helpful. Thank you William that is good advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 How far “south” are you willing to go? I know of an early expert in the Gettysburg area, another in Maryland, another in Virginia. What do you need done, and how far are you willing to travel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flivverking Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 It maybe worth going to the meet at Dragone’s Classic Cars in Orange Ct. this Saturday the 5th 7am to 4pm and make your inquires among other old car cranks..Plus Dragone is a restoration facility too and “brass” passes through there often. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCHansen1 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 An excellent resource in CT http://www.hermancompany.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastgate Motors Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 16 hours ago, Flivverking said: It maybe worth going to the meet at Dragone’s Classic Cars in Orange Ct. this Saturday the 5th 7am to 4pm and make your inquires among other old car cranks..Plus Dragone is a restoration facility too and “brass” passes through there often. Would love to visit Dragone’s but unfortunately can’t make this weekend.. thanks for the heads up and will look out for next event there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastgate Motors Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 18 hours ago, trimacar said: How far “south” are you willing to go? I know of an early expert in the Gettysburg area, another in Maryland, another in Virginia. What do you need done, and how far are you willing to travel? Looking to avoid that type of distance but not out of the question if you have a really good recommendation ... no specific project right now but anticipate several.. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastgate Motors Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 16 hours ago, JCHansen1 said: An excellent resource in CT http://www.hermancompany.com/ They definitely look worth investigating... thank you... have they done work for you before?... Have a Locomobile that it looks like they would be specialized for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleyRegister Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I've been very pleased with the work I've had done on my 1913 Paige by a shop in southeastern PA. If that's good for you geographically, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCHansen1 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Eastgate Motors said: They definitely look worth investigating... thank you... have they done work for you before?... Have a Locomobile that it looks like they would be specialized for Not for me personally, but they have for a few guys I know, one of which won first in their class at Amelia last year with a car they did. Truly impressive work. Edited June 3, 2021 by JCHansen1 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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