Resources

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   

https://jjagparts.com/

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

Facebook link:

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. 

https://www.fastenal.com/