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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Has anyone done any business with this machine shop? I would like to use them but I have no idea how they operate and what their reputation is. Any help is much appreciated.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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I did a motor from them about 3 years ago and its still running. Good on bottom end work. Their headwork is not all that, for that I used Owen @ ARD.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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Joe built the shortblock in my Formula, and its been perfect. He also ported my cylinder heads way back when (2000 time frame). He does good work.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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I personally know of three engines, my own included, that have been done by Joe at G&G. Outstanding work, second to none. Prices are not too shabby either. Can't go wrong with them.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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I am very satisfied with the work they've done for me. Their prices aren't the cheapest, but with their work you do get what you pay for.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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They did the machining on my motor. They did good work and Joe is really helpful.


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Has anyone done any business with this machine shop? I would like to use them but I have no idea how they operate and what their reputation is. Any help is much appreciated.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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G&G is bad to the bone...no doubt about it
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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They have built some of the fastest sbc and ford blocks around...

Pricey but you get what u pay for..

Nick K can also vouch for them...
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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G&G....First class quality at a reasonable price with great delivery times!
Joe custom built my 18 degree SBC Bowtie engine.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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they did my best friend's engine......very good work. they build some bad *** stuff out there.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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WOW!! I guess Joe does have quite a reputation! I went and talked with him on Tuesday and he seemed to know exactly what I needed to do to get things going on my 383 stroker motor. Thanks guys for all of your input!
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Tell him he needs to sponsor LS1Tech
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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That 383 stroker in the Murray should make it hella fast!!!
Big step up from the Briggs & Stratton
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Man I sure am glad to hear all the props everyone's givin' Joe...I'll be pickin' up my "refreshed" short block tomorrow...He's not the cheapest (which is fine if you get what you pay for) but like everyone said he's very professional, provides great quality work and his turn around time has got to be the best in the area...I'll let everyone know how it turns out.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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joe is bad *** he does awesome work ive had 2 motors done from him highly recomend him.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by sphpkr
That 383 stroker in the Murray should make it hella fast!!!
Big step up from the Briggs & Stratton
Are you pokin fun at me Kelly? I bet my lawnmower is faster than yours!

I'm very glad to see that everyone has nothing but good things to say about Joe. I don't think his prices are too bad for getting the block cleaned up. Now when it comes time for balancing and notching the block and shaving the rods, that might be a whole other story. I hope it's not too much, my wife has me on a strict gear head budget!
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Man you drove down from beeville thats a nice drive for a machine shop although Joe does do excellent work. I use to talk to a girl that lived in beeville it was just too damn far.

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WOW!! I guess Joe does have quite a reputation! I went and talked with him on Tuesday and he seemed to know exactly what I needed to do to get things going on my 383 stroker motor. Thanks guys for all of your input!
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Man you drove down from beeville thats a nice drive for a machine shop although Joe does do excellent work. I use to talk to a girl that lived in beeville it was just too damn far.
Beeville is a long way, but I'm from Bellville, which is only about an hour drive from Tomball. The machine shop of choice for Bellvilleians is K&K's in Giddings. But since I work in North Houston I figured I could stop by and bug Joe when ever I needed to on the way home from work.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by anLS1x2
Are you pokin fun at me Kelly? I bet my lawnmower is faster than yours!
Callin' out anLS1x2's riding mower!
When the track in Sealy re-opens, we'll line 'em up!
Thinking about putting naawwzzz and some 22" spinners on mine!

All kidding aside, good luck on your project!
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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1 more for g&g . they built my solid roller 406 shortblock and corrected a previous machine shops screw up. they even called me to see what i was doing with the motor and built it to spec.
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