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Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic Info

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Hello, all. I've found a 1980 Spit w/30k miles and afraid I've been bitten by the bug. Not being much of a mechanic (though willing to learn!), I'm looking for info on mechanics in the Chicago area - preferably in the northwest burbs. Thanks!!

Kevin
 
Hi, Kevin, and welcome to the party!

This is a great place for info on British cars, as well as camaraderie.

Jump over on to the Triumph side and post away. Lots of Spitfire owners to help.

:cheers:
Mickey
 
kritter said:
Hello, all. I've found a 1980 Spit w/30k miles and afraid I've been bitten by the bug. Not being much of a mechanic (though willing to learn!), I'm looking for info on mechanics in the Chicago area - preferably in the northwest burbs. Thanks!!

Kevin
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That's the one in Fond Du Lac, the pageant blue one, isn't it? Saw it on Craigslist............
 
Right on! Well, I still need to ID parking for my "main" car so I can park the Spit in the garage. Oh, right...and still need to get the wife to approve and find the money!
 
Ah, similar boat to the one that I'm in, then....

Welcome to the board anyway, you'll find plenty of help and advice here.

These cars are very easy to work on, and you'll have fun with it, too. Wish I could recommend someone in the Chicagoland area for you but though I am close, I'm not that close! I know some good guys in Milwaukee.....
 
Welcome!

~HERE~ are some Brit car specialists in your general area (although they are under an "MG link", I'm sure all of these places can fix Spitfires too).

A weak point in all Spitfire engines is worn "thrust washers" than can allow the crankshaft to move front-to-back excessively in the engine block. Analysing the problem is fairly simple and repair should not be too bad either. Please use the "Search" function here at BCF to find out more on this (it's been written about a lot here).

Also, rear axles and related parts can get loose with age. Again, not hard or expensive for a competant mechanic to fix.

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Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Thanks for the link to the mechanics and the heads up on some key repair issues. However, these all seem to be found in Wisconsin. I'm still on a quest to locate someone in the Chicago area - hopefully in the northwest suburbs.
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Where's Pete (Silverghost)?!?! He should know of area shops!

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EDIT: I just pushed his buttons. He should be along directly.</span> :wink:
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Historic Race Car
Yves Boode
915 S. PIngree Road, Suite C
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 USA
Phone: (815) 455-1944
Email: historicracecar@sbcglobal.net

Talk to Yves or Rich Range. Really good guys.
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

International Classics Inc.
8154 Ridgeway Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 674-6980&#8206;
www.iclassix.com

This place is closer to me than to you but Bernie and Laura do a great job and really took care of me.
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Thanks, all! I'll try Historic Race Car first as I'm in CL every weekend. Much appreciated!
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Yves is a racer and Rich loves old cars. They helped me with my Mini. Just a two man shop, so very personal attention and service.
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Yep - chatted with Yves. He seems incredibly honest and obviously quite knowledgeable. Told me a few things to look for when I go view the car. Kinda chortled when I asked him what I was getting myself into - haha.
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Yep, that sounds like Yves!
 
Re: Potential New Spit 1500 Owner - Need Mechanic

Kritter, any updates?? :smile: Enquiring minds want to know!
 
Hi, Kevin, and welcome to the Forum!
 
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