|
Author
|
Topic: S&S automotive
|
Black88GT
CAFords OG
Member # 394
|
posted
 
 
Hey guys I ran into a guy today that really recommended them to help me with a rebuild. Has anyone here had dealings with them? They are located in San Leandro. Thank you.
--------------------
2000 Griggs Racing GT
2012 Kona GT500
Posts: 991 | From: Alameda | Registered: Aug 2001
| :
|
|
cummins
¯
Member # 5931
|
posted
My racing friends tell me that Rick Santos does great work. But they also say that the turn around time hasn't been that good and that things have been taking a lot longer than expected. I haven't dealt with him personally but just going by what my friends say.
--------------------
Your definitely jealous of my strength and brains. - 68_427_Fastback
Cummins looks like the Wendy's girl......without the pig tails. - JT
Posts: 3441 | From: The Rice Fields | Registered: Aug 2005
| :
|
|
408sbfmustang
¯
Member # 3820
|
posted
I would say they are the best machine shop in the bay.
Posts: 215 | From: san jose | Registered: Nov 2003
| :
|
|
sic70stang
CAFords OG
Member # 4347
|
posted
by far the best.
--------------------
The anti-crew
1987 rolling safety violation.
Posts: 6943 | From: California | Registered: Jul 2005
| :
|
|
Black88GT
CAFords OG
Member # 394
|
posted
Thank you guys ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posts: 991 | From: Alameda | Registered: Aug 2001
| :
|
|
HaulinAss Motorsports
Its a STREETRaceCar!
Member # 541
|
posted
I have heard nothing but great things about S&S. As far as turn around time, well with any high end machine shop you are going to run into the problem of a "fast" turn around time, you want quality and not some "get them out quick operation" then thats something you will have to deal with . There is a reason they have the reputation that they do and why they have som many people using them.
Another GREAT place you may want to look into is Daves Engine Machine in Newark!
Posts: 22494 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2001
| :
|
|
cummins
¯
Member # 5931
|
posted
Well I had a friend go there and tell them that he needed the motor done at a certain date and no later. SS agreed that they could do it. But the deadline soon came and past and the motor was not done. It was not even touched! I'm of the school where it really doesn't matter what kind of job or company it is. Yard work, auto work, house keeping, it really doesn't matter to me. If the customer tells the company that they need it done on or before a certain date then the company should have it done by that date barring any unforeseen circumstances. Or if they don't think they can make it by the date then tell that to the customer before accepting the work. Now I know that SS does great work so I'm not talking about the quality or craftsmanship. But a similar thing happened to another friend too. Granted this was a while ago so hopefully things have gotten better.
But as for me, I go to Daves and I'm really not one to care about the completion time as long as its somewhat reasonable. I know they are always busy and that there is a wait time. But nothing of mine is really rushed because I usually plan way ahead of time anyway. I haven't been there in a while but when my motor needs to be refreshed that's where I'll take it. Plus they cool peeps!!
--------------------
Your definitely jealous of my strength and brains. - 68_427_Fastback
Cummins looks like the Wendy's girl......without the pig tails. - JT
Posts: 3441 | From: The Rice Fields | Registered: Aug 2005
| :
|
|
fatpat
New Member
Member # 8237
|
posted
i've had two old's motors and one 427 chevy small block done at ss in san leandro and they all came out great and in two to three weeks turn around time's, i know that rick does great work, money talks, not your mouth, pay it gets done, slack on the money you may never get it back!!
Posts: 6 | From: lathrop,ca. | Registered: Feb 2008
| :
|
|
fatpat
New Member
Member # 8237
|
posted
dave's is great too, had an olds's 350 done there by him and his brother they stand behind their work, for ford i'd see rob machine shop in hayward off industrial top dog for guy
Posts: 6 | From: lathrop,ca. | Registered: Feb 2008
| :
|
|
|
|
Email this post to someone!
Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
