Helpful Guidelines for Doing Mini-Tours
The club works at having a “mini-tour” once a month to get our cars out for a drive. Sometimes it is a car show, sometimes it is a drive through the backroads, sometimes it includes historical sites and attractions, and often includes a stop for food or ice cream.
If planning a mini-tour, click here is a file with helpful guidelines.
Auto restoration and repair suggestions
Below is a list of vendors club members have used for the care of their cars (in no particular order at this time). If you have used some other services, leave a comment and we will add it to our list of vendors.
Old School Performance and Restoration LLC
Bob is having them do work on his 1937 Chevy and has been pleased with their work. The owner is Jay Lala
They are located at:
21412 Jakeshill Road, Hutto, Tx 78634
Email: oldschoolperf@gmail.com
Phone number: 512-413-7387
SoCo Muffler
This is a shop recommended by Joe. They do radiator repair
Their number is 512-462-0585
They are on: 3716 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704
https://www.yelp.com/biz/soco-muffler-radiator-and-auto-repair-austin-3
Bob’s Speedometer
Recommended for speedometer repairs. Gary suggests if you have work done, don’t get the decal numbers as they will come off over time. Warning: it can be pricey, but they do good work. Phone numbers and additional information can be found on their website.
https://www.bobsspeedometer.com/
Drivetrain Specialists
DJ had a great experience with these folks with his with a U joint issue on a 2 piece driveshaft.
Phone: (512) 523-9061
Fax: (512) 523-9063
Email: chris@dtspecialists.com
Address: 1083-B FM 812, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Website: https://dtspecialists.com/
Taylor Auto Electric
Starter and alternator service.
219 E 3rd Street, Taylor, Tx 512-352-2411
https://www.yelp.com/biz/taylor-auto-electric-taylor
J&J AG Equipment LLC
Packard parts. They also rebuild generators for antique cars and tractors and don’t require a core.
5110 S Durand Road, Durand, MI 48429
Jerry Dixon
Restoration and Repair
512-288-0095
Jims Top Shop
Convertible tops. Rich had Jim do the convertible top on his 1935 Ford Convertible Sedan. Rich bought the top and Jim put it on. There were issues with the fit and Jim was able to work through them.
10718 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78753 512-836-6065
https://www.yelp.com/biz/jims-top-shop-austin
Aarons Paint and Upholstery
Does convertible tops
Talyor, Tx 512-586-0214 aaron.milam@sbcglobal.net
https://www.aaronspaintupholstery.com/index.html
Fox Auto & Boat Trim
Seat upholstery
2302 S. Main, Weir, Tx 78674 512-297-1734
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fox-auto-and-boat-trim-weir
Bastrop City Radiator
Radiator repairs
119 Farris Lane, Smithville, Tx 512-461-7009
Fasterneral Company
Not just for fasteners, but Joe found a link there for shipping his transmission for a reasonable price.