Looking for a engine machine shop

[saberstar]

Looking for a good machine shop. I live in Bloomington. I am starting a project that I have always wanted to do, engine rebuild. Not going to get crazy, just add a bit of hp.

Thx.

 

[femurphy77]

Don't know about Bloomington but I've used Quinlan's on the south side of Indy several. times with good results although my last project seemed to take longer to get my stuff back from them than usual

 

[saberstar]

Thx for the reply. I dont mind waiting a little but its hard not to get the itch once started.

 

[chezuki]

Don't know about Bloomington but I've used Quinlan's on the south side of Indy several. times with good results

I’ve had good results with Quinlan’s as well.

 

[dprimm]

Looking for a good machine shop. I live in Bloomington. I am starting a project that I have always wanted to do, engine rebuild. Not going to get crazy, just add a bit of hp.

Thx.

Give Tempest machine in North Vernon a call. I don't know for sure if they are up what you want. I know they can do about anything. Good honest folk.

 

[amboy49]

There’s a great machine shop in Cicero. They rebuilt my 365 hp 327 ci Corvette motor. Had to sleeve the #7 cylinder. Did a great job !

They also rebuilt the motor for my friend’s $300,000 Boss 429 Mustang ! I knew if he trusted them I could to.

 

[churchmouse]

Don't know about Bloomington but I've used Quinlan's on the south side of Indy several. times with good results although my last project seemed to take longer to get my stuff back from them than usual

These guys are swamped busy. But are the shop I use as well.

 

[k12lts]

Jimmies Motor Machine in Seymour is close to you and has a good reputation.

 

[patience0830]

Years ago there was Motsingers and Jimmy's Motor Block on the south side. I expect the proprietors of both establishments have long since shuffled off this mortal coil. Long time since I slung auto parts.

 

[thunderchicken]

Well just because we all have our preferred shops, BES - located in St. Leon right off I74. Tony Bischoff does amazing work and I highly recommend them. The downside is you will pay for his knowledge but you won't be disappointed.

Also Steve Schmidt on Indy's east side. With his shop you have the choice of his racing engine shop or his regular engine shop. I have had much work done by both and have mostly been happy

 

[edporch]

Years ago there was Motsingers and Jimmy's Motor Block on the south side. I expect the proprietors of both establishments have long since shuffled off this mortal coil. Long time since I slung auto parts.

In the mid 1990's I used a place called Jimmy's Motor Block on the recommendation of a friend who used them for many years at the time.

They're still shown as being a little east of Plainfield near HWY 40 + Ronald Reagan Parkway.

They built up a 1967 396 Chevy Big Block for me and did a great job.

Jimmy's Motor Block Services - Auto Machine Shop
10555 County Rd 251 S
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 839-3791

 

[saberstar]

Lots of good info.
Thxs for the replies

 

[patience0830]

In the mid 1990's I used a place called Jimmy's Motor Block on the recommendation of a friend who used them for many years at the time.

They're still shown as being a little east of Plainfield near HWY 40 + Ronald Reagan Parkway.

They built up a 1967 396 Chevy Big Block for me and did a great job.

Jimmy's Motor Block Services - Auto Machine Shop
10555 County Rd 251 S
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 839-3791

If you go here ask 'em if Mr Jimmy is still kickin. Can't think of his daughters name. She used to run parts for him. Janice, maybe.

 

[churchmouse]

In the mid 1990's I used a place called Jimmy's Motor Block on the recommendation of a friend who used them for many years at the time.

They're still shown as being a little east of Plainfield near HWY 40 + Ronald Reagan Parkway.

They built up a 1967 396 Chevy Big Block for me and did a great job.

Jimmy's Motor Block Services - Auto Machine Shop
10555 County Rd 251 S
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 839-3791

Jim Echneres shop. It is long gone to my knowledge at least for the echneres running it.

 

[halfmileharry]

Well just because we all have our preferred shops, BES - located in St. Leon right off I74. Tony Bischoff does amazing work and I highly recommend them. The downside is you will pay for his knowledge but you won't be disappointed.

Also Steve Schmidt on Indy's east side. With his shop you have the choice of his racing engine shop or his regular engine shop. I have had much work done by both and have mostly been happy

Good recommendations here.
Is Tony Bischoff the big fella that used to be at D&B Machine on Brill rd?

 

[edporch]

Jim Echneres shop. It is long gone to my knowledge at least for the echneres running it.

Sorry to hear that.
I was happy with the work they did for me.

My mistake.
I just thought they were still there as Google Maps shows it as still being there.

 

[churchmouse]

Sorry to hear that.
I was happy with the work they did for me.

My mistake.
I just thought they were still there as Google Maps shows it as still being there.

I know the old man passed some years back and his son was running it for a while. He may well still be. This was a topic of discussion not long ago and I was told the boy was no longer involved but that was 2nd hand so.....

 

[thunderchicken]

Good recommendations here.
Is Tony Bischoff the big fella that used to be at D&B Machine on Brill rd?

So far as I have ever known, Tony has always been tall & lean and I have no idea where he may have worked before opening his shop.
Not bashing Steve at all. But I prefer Tony in part because he has much more experience with engines running power adders and tuning them.

 

[halfmileharry]

So far as I have ever known, Tony has always been tall & lean and I have no idea where he may have worked before opening his shop.
Not bashing Steve at all. But I prefer Tony in part because he has much more experience with engines running power adders and tuning them.

Thanks. I wish I could find Tony that was at D&B. I loved his work on lower ends

 

[edporch]

I know the old man passed some years back and his son was running it for a while. He may well still be. This was a topic of discussion not long ago and I was told the boy was no longer involved but that was 2nd hand so.....

When I used them, it was a younger guy, an older guy that if memory serves he referred to as "Jim Senior" and his mother.

I still have the engine they built in a 67 Chevy Impala.
Haven't run it in a few years and need to get it down here so I can drive it.
Just don't have the garage space to put it.