Looking for a good Avanti mechanic in Kansas area

[TerryR2]

Just moved to Kansas City and have a couple 63 R2 Avanti's and looking for a good mechanic that understands them.

I'm willing to trailer to wherever I need to go within a 500 mi radius, any suggestions?

 

 

[Bob Preston]

Brad Bez 573-318-8948. 
 

What sort of work are you looking to have done?

[TerryR2]

63 R2 auto- just finishing up restoration- has a fresh rebuild that hasn't been broken in yet..needs some tweaking, running a little rough and my mechanic that did the work is in Ca.

63 R2 4speed- needs complete engine rebuild and maybe tranny too. 

[TerryR2]

Thanks! I talked to Brad but he is not taking on anymore work.

 

Terry

[Dunkin]

Brad is getting like most of us with the age problems. 

[Bob Preston]

While our cars have some peculiarities, they don’t require a specialist for most work, including an engine and/or transmission rebuild. I’d seek out a reputable shop for the engine rebuild and see if they might recommend a good mechanic. 

[Hogtrough]

For mechanical work, find a mechanic who understands old cars in general. Go to a local car show and talk to someone with a 50's car. Anyone who understands 50's cars can understand an Avanti, because underneath, it's basically a '53. And the engine is very similar to early 50's Caddy and Olds motors. 

[TerryR2]

Thank you so much. I do understand the process, I have restored six cars in the past two years in Southern California. I am new to the midwest and looking for 

a good mechanic here, prefer someone with Avanti experience because of the nuances. 

Terry

[AG-R3]

You might want to look up the local SDC chapter.  They may have a few hooks in the area....