Block stitch welding in Michigan recommendation needed
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12/04/20 05:12 PM
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472Coronet
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Hi everyone,
We have a 66 hemi block in our basement, which we’ve had for 30 years. The block was windowed years ago, before we owned it. It has a metal plate bolted to the window, and we were told it has been run with the plate in place.
We’re considering having this block repaired properly, and we were told stitch welding is the way to go.
Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion of where to take the block in Michigan for this type of repair. We’re located near Grand Rapids, but anywhere in MI would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by 472Coronet; 12/04/20 08:06 PM.
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Re: Block stitch welding in Michigan recommendation needed
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12/04/20 08:15 PM
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Motor Machine used to do that. Hartford Michigan, 269-621-3601
It's a hole in the wall shop, so you might want to visit it first. Haven't had any work done there in years, but they're ok for farm work and crack repair.
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Re: Block stitch welding in Michigan recommendation needed
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12/04/20 08:47 PM
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I would look for a heavy duty cast iron welding and repair shop, there use to be a nation wide chain called Cylcone Excells Welding ( I think I'm close on the name but sure on the spelling of the Exsells weld or if it is maybe Excell weld ) Either way it is worth looking for
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Re: Block stitch welding in Michigan recommendation needed
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12/05/20 06:34 PM
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Call Steve Atwell next week & ask him if he knows someone who can do this repair. Look up Erin Industries in Walled Lake, MI.
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Re: Block stitch welding in Michigan recommendation needed
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12/05/20 10:52 PM
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There is a guy in Capac Ml that does excellent block repairs. He heats the complete block before welding. This means it will have to be completely remachined after repairs are done. Call one of the auto repair shops in Capac and they will direct you to the right place. A friend used him years ago to fix his hemi block . Did a great job, all he told me it was very expensive. That guy in Capac is Tom at Sperry Welding - 810-395-4381. You have to get in line, he is about the best in the area, does a bunch of agricultural equipment so he is always busy. I’ve always seen automotive blocks and heads in his shop, last time there I saw three Hemi blocks. Typical blown out pan rail on one side with about 3 sq. inches missing and a window on the other side - approx. $600. for my repair.
Last edited by Transman; 12/06/20 03:17 AM.
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