Who here is from the San Fancisco Bay Area?

[jehuie]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here. I live in the East Bay and was just wondering who else is on here from around these parts. Might be useful to eventually connect and share a few resources! Or if anyone knows of reasonably priced mechanics who might work on Morris Minors around here!

Thanks!

John

 

[equiprx]

John,
I'm across the bay in Pacifica.
Since I passed on my Jaguars, I lost track of local goings on.
When i was active there were lots of resources.
Steve

 

[jehuie]

John,
I'm across the bay in Pacifica.
Since I passed on my Jaguars, I lost track of local goings on.
When i was active there were lots of resources.
Steve

Hey Steve,

Yeah there are still some high-end places for Jaguars. But not much for us lowly Morris owners!

 

[equiprx]

There were two places that would have loved the business here on the peninsula.
I think one went out of business and the other should have.

 

[John Turney]

I'm just down the road from you in Concord and get this question all the time from Healey owners. Here's a list of shops that I know or at least heard of. The ones with an asterisk (*) have positive reports from our Club, Golden Gate Austin Healey Club).

*British Car Specialists – David Nock
> British Car Specialists - Stockton CA - Land Rover - Austin Healey Triumph MG Jaguar Mini Cooper Repair Maintenance Restoration <
2060 N Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205
209-948-8767
Restorations, repairs, parts

*Ed Wright’s British Car Repair – Ed Wright
> British Car Repair <
142 Mill St, San Rafael, CA 94901
415-457-1707
Restorations, repairs, services

*British European Motors – Mark Singleton
> British Automobile Repair | Cotati, CA | British European Motors <
606 Portal St Cotati, CA 94931
707-792-2737
Restorations, repairs, services, parts, sales

*Dunrite Automotive – Joey

Dunrite Automotive | Santa Rosa CA

Dunrite Automotive, Santa Rosa, California. 230 likes · 39 were here. All fun and games tell it breaks down.

www.facebook.com

3145 Coffey Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-861-0789
Repairs, services

Greg Solow’s Engine Room – Greg Solow
125 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-429-1800
Repairs, services

Collins Classics - Tyrone Revelo
829 S Claremonts St San Mateo, CA
650-685-4477
Repairs, restoration, sales

*Del’s Inc – Del
1781 Woolley Way, Sacramento, CA
916-922-1556
Machine work, engine rebuilds

Foreign Auto Service - Dave Pelton
21791 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA
510-866-2266
Repairs, service

Joe’s Foreign Automotive – Faro or George
> Auto Repair in Walnut Creek, CA | Joe's Foreign Automotive <
2830 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
866-421-9814
Repairs, service

Sierra Classic Sportscar – Kevin
https://www.sierraclassicsportscar.com/
16788 Placer Hills Road, Unit E Meadow Vista, CA 95722
530-745-4089
Restorations, repairs, services

*Union Jack British Auto Restoration – John Locascio
> Classic Cars | San Martin, CA | Union Jack British Auto Restoration <
13555 Depot Ave, San Martin, CA 95046
408-686-1101
Restoration, repair

*On The Road Again Classics – Bill Hiland, Rachel Hill

On The Road Again Classics

On The Road Again Classics is a full service classic and British automotive shop with complete restoration, paint, and repair capabilities. We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, 90 minutes from SFO.

www.ontheroadagainclassics.com

16840 Joleen Way Unit G4, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-782-1100
Restorations, repairs, services, parts, sales

 

[Timmer]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here. I live in the East Bay and was just wondering who else is on here from around these parts. Might be useful to eventually connect and share a few resources! Or if anyone knows of reasonably priced mechanics who might work on Morris Minors around here!

Thanks!

John

Hi i am in
Pleasant hill, CA

 

[jehuie]

Hi i am in
Pleasant hill, CA

Hey Timmer!

Nice to meet you. You are right next door! So....would you happen to know anyone around here who does moonlight paint jobs by chance? I want to get my Morris Minor painted!

 

[John Turney]

Hey Timmer!

Nice to meet you. You are right next door! So....would you happen to know anyone around here who does moonlight paint jobs by chance? I want to get my Morris Minor painted!

Stop by our Cars & Coffee at Paris Baguette on Crescent Circle in Pleasant Hill on Tuesday mornings (9:30). There are a bunch of us who have a wealth of knowledge. Just look for a bunch of Austin-Healeys and a few other British cars.

 

[jehuie]

Stop by our Cars & Coffee at Paris Baguette on Crescent Circle in Pleasant Hill on Tuesday mornings (9:30). There are a bunch of us who have a wealth of knowledge. Just look for a bunch of Austin-Healeys and a few other British cars.

Well thank you.....I will be there! I'm surprised you will let a lowly Morris in with such high-brow carriages!

 

[Pat MM]

Welcome John. I’m in the north bay. I’ve got a MM Traveller and a Sprite, but do my own work so can’t help you there. The list John posted looks pretty good.

 

[jehuie]

Welcome John. I’m in the north bay. I’ve got a MM Traveller and a Sprite, but do my own work so can’t help you there. The list John posted looks pretty good.

Thank you! I'm also looking for someplace to do a low-end paint job if anyone in the area knows of a place. Do people still paint cars in their garage? That is how I painted mine many years ago.

Someone suggested I go to Earl Scheib in Concord so I took it there a couple days ago.

You won't beleive this but their estimate to JUST SPRAY IT if I do all the prep work is $5,000!

And if I want them to do the prep...they estimated $15k to $20k but then told me they really don't do that kind of work any more.

 

[Bayless]

Yikes. Sure doesn't sound like the Earl Scheib I remember.

 

[Jerry]

Try hot rod shops in your area. They are used to old cars. Also, If it is just minor prep work, try MACCO.

 

[AngliaGT]

I've owned two vehicles that were painted by MAACO.
Not perfect,but really nice jobs.

 

[Silverghost]

ChefTush paints his cars in his garage, but you'll have to take your car to Canada!