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Re: Chassis builders in Phoenix, AZ
[Re: mopacltd]
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07/23/09 03:04 PM
07/23/09 03:04 PM
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Phoenix,Az.
hemicop
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Phoenix,Az.
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Sorry, John. You know how I feel about Jim Soper's workmanship and time frame for getting things completed. If they ever do get completed. Soper's Paint and Fabrication is one shop I would not recommend to have any work done!
Oh, I understand & to a point could even agree on some things. BUT HERE"S THE THING: every poster here could cite a shop (engine, chassis, whatever) that they're not happy with. There's a machine shop nearby you couldn't pay me to take my stuff to. That doesn't necessisarily mean he's bad--- I just don't like the work, business practices, whatever. Actually you use this particular shop, as a matter of fact, so you see it's all a matter of opinion. The OP was simply asking for a chassis shop in Phoenix and is entitled to get input from those of us here. If evreyone agreed on every shop it'd be more boring tha watching S/G or S/C racing!  Given what some places charge & how some are no faster in delivering I just don't think Jim was any better or worse than alot out there.
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Re: Chassis builders in Phoenix, AZ
[Re: camastomcat]
#383989
07/23/09 04:37 PM
07/23/09 04:37 PM
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Posts: 1,141
Phoenix,Az.
hemicop
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Phoenix,Az.
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Tom Yancer is in Pheonix. He builds a good race car, I am not sure if he does retro stuff. He's in Chandler.
And he's a superlative car builder. Don't know about the OP, but he's outta my price range  . and that's a big consideration nowadays. That's why I made the recommendation I did, instead of someone like Tom or Comp Chassis.
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Re: Chassis builders in Phoenix, AZ
[Re: mopacltd]
#383995
07/24/09 12:55 AM
07/24/09 12:55 AM
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Posts: 4,448
Phoenix, AZ
MoparBilly
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Chuck-O's pretty much got the bases covered.
My 62 Valiant has been worked on by Soper's, J-Fab, Comp Chassis, and Brian Smith over the years.
My 70 Challenger has been worked on by Fatman, Comp Chassis, and Brian Smith.
Comp Chassis re-caged my 69 RoadRunner, Brian Smith re-caged my Dad's 70 Challenger, and narrowed the Dana 60, and re-tinned the car.
I consider both Mike Brient of Comp Chassis, and Brian Smith in Arizona City to be craftsmen of the finest order, great Human Beings, and personal friends.
In the medium of Fiberglass, and custom bodywork, Brian Smith has no equal, period. Mike Brient thinks like a racer, but has an eye for the asthetics of a build which sets him apart from most fabricators.
Jody Davis of J-Fab is another friend, who has always excelled at personal service, and a lightning quick turnaround, but his involvement with his fuel business is taking up much of his time.
IMO, it would be a mistake to not get a bid from Comp Chassis, and discuss with Mike your intentions for the car.
"Livin' in a powder keg and givin' off sparks"
4 Street cars, 5 Race engines
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would be good right now.