Recent content by JRS1967RSSS

Yep, most of this stuff was used in the late 80's and early 90's. Here are a couple valve grinding machines that are packed away. They must be worn out or broken. You can see both in the pic.

This type of seat and guide machine????????

Here are a couple of pics I took this weekend. Most of this equipment hasn't been used in many years. Post if you have ever used any of this stuff.

Couple more pics.......... An old armature tester and a Craftsman lathe. Anyone know the age on the lathe?????????

The business sign was on the front glass window on the left. If you look at the old picture you can see it. The newer picture doesnt show it that good because part of the window was busted a some point and never re-lettered.

Its been 15-20 years ago since any commercial engine work has been done. I used the kwik-way valve grinder about 5 years ago for a friends project. I think my dad used the kwik-way seat and guide machine for one of his projects about a year ago. There is a couple old valve grinders in...

A few for the anvil and vise folks............

and some more............

A few more pics...........

I sandblasted a few in my day too. I did the same thing in the summer. I would rebuild the starter cases and have them ready to go when a starter came in to rebuild. I always liked to do the chevy cases, they were easy. Fords were a little more difficult. Grandpa would pay me 1.75 for each...

A few more pics.........

Georgia

Here is an updated picture(11/29/16). Im not sure how old the first picture is. I would guess 1960's

Here is an old pic of my grandfathers auto shop. He started with battery, alternator(generator) and starter repair. He eventually offered many other types of repairs such as radiators and just about anything that he could earn a living with. My father took over the business many years ago and...