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03-07-2024, 02:54 PM | #1 |
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Old School Auto Electric Shop.
I stopped at a local auto electric shop yesterday. I had never stepped foot in the place before because a close friend had a shop that I used for over thirty years. He retired recently so I had to look for another place to go for repairs. I took my external regulated alternator in because the bearings needed to be replaced. He quoted me $65.00 to do the job. I was impressed with the professional approach the owner displayed. If anyone needs a repair on a starter or alternator I would highly recommend this shop. Located in Island City Oregon…Jack
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03-09-2024, 01:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
Shops like that are worth their weight in gold. In this "throw away" society, fixing things is becoming a lost art. Thanks for sharing!
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03-09-2024, 03:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
What is their name, address, and phone number, and do they accept and send via shipping?
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03-09-2024, 04:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
I was beginning to think that I posted this for nothing ! Yes these shops are no longer around in most areas. LaGrande had two for decades until the owner contracted Parkinson’s. He also never taught anyone unlike the shop I mentioned in my original post. Brody was taught by the previous owner starting when he was a student in high school. His workmanship is outstanding. He just rebuilt the starter on my Honda ATV. I will reach out and confirm he can do out of area work.
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03-09-2024, 05:33 PM | #5 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
Tys electric tulare cali
Old school starter and alternator rebuild Batteries and cables made to order
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03-09-2024, 08:36 PM | #6 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
I will vouch for a PMX Alternator here in Portland. They have done a couple of alternators for me. They are kind of hard to find but worth the trip. Had the alternator on the old ladies Lexus take a dump I was looking at $300 plus to replace it. It was $93 to repair it at PMX. New bearings, new regulator, new brushes, and all nice and clean.
https://www.pmxalternators.com/
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03-11-2024, 07:15 PM | #7 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
I spoke to the owner of Inland Auto Electric located in island city Oregon. Owner is Brody. He said he does a lot of work for folks in other states. His phone number is 541.963.5009. I highly recommend him based on my experience and those of many others I have spoken with. Give him a call and see for yourself…
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03-11-2024, 08:47 PM | #8 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
I used to rebuild my own. I took the alternator off my truck to rebuild it (only because the front bearing was noisy) but couldn't get the bearing out of the drive end frame. I was afraid it would break. Bought a no-core rebuild and it took until the third try to get a good one. Good reason to find a local shop who does them! They probably have parts in a pile, for when they try to press the bearing out and the frame breaks. Better luck next time, I guess. I still have the "original"-I'm guessing- alternator.
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03-11-2024, 10:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: Old School Auto Electric Shop.
Johnson Electric
3462 Niagara Falls Blvd. N. Tonawanda, NY 716-692-8346 Garth is the best! Used him for years. Loves old cars/trucks! |
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