Restoration Shop Recommendations Near Texas

[jprobins]

I am looking for some recommendation for Porsche restoration shops not too, too far from me. I am in San Antonio, Texas, but am willing to ship the care basically anywhere. I have a 1976 911S Targa with original US factory air, It is a mod, having a slopenose and whale tail, etc. I do not want to take it back to original, but it does need some engine work and a fair amount of interior restoration. I have had the car since 1992, and just want to make it as nice as I can again. Any idea who might do a great job on it? I am not having any luck locally.

[mepstein]

I would have Warren at Rennsport in Sealy TX do your engine and then find a good upholstery shop to do your interior. Warren might have some suggestions. Warren is a very competent engine builder and very trustworthy.

[jac1976]

Jones Autowerks is here in SA. One of the oldest indy shops in the nation.

[jprobins]

Thanks for the recommendation. I will hold onto Warren's name, but the major part of the job is interior (more than just upholstery).

Originally Posted by mepstein

I would have Warren at Rennsport in Sealy TX do your engine and then find a good upholstery shop to do your interior. Warren might have some suggestions. Warren is a very competent engine builder and very trustworthy.

[jprobins]

I have know Jones for many, many years. This is not a job for them. Thank you, though.

Originally Posted by jac1976

Jones Autowerks is here in SA. One of the oldest indy shops in the nation.

[jprobins]

Thanks for the recommendation. I will save his name, but the interior work is the main part I am hoping to get done. Not just upholstery, BTW.

Originally Posted by mepstein

I would have Warren at Rennsport in Sealy TX do your engine and then find a good upholstery shop to do your interior. Warren might have some suggestions. Warren is a very competent engine builder and very trustworthy.

[Gonbad]

http://www.einarsgarage.com/#services

Einars is here in Houston. Big supporter of the local P-car community.

[Grotch]

I’d recommend Jones Autowerks

[jprobins]

Thanks. I will give them a call. I actually spoke to them several years ago, but they were not taking any new restoration work at that time.

Originally Posted by Gonbad

http://www.einarsgarage.com/#services

Einars is here in Houston. Big supporter of the local P-car community.

[jac1976]

Originally Posted by jprobins

I have know Jones for many, many years. This is not a job for them. Thank you, though.

I was referring to the engine work

[MTN930]

All located in the broader Houston area:

1. Mechanical/Engine: Rennsport (Sealy) or Einar's (Houston). Have used both, both are excellent.

2. Interior/Upholstery: Cy-Fair Upholstery and Glass (NW Houston). Used them to redo seats, consoles, interior work, etc. Interesting personalities, but quality work.

3. Body: Ben's Body Works (Spring, TX). Have used for over 15 years with great results. Slow, but meticulous and well done. Have seen quite a few Porsche 911 resto's in there over the years.

Good luck.

[76FJ55]

If you are considering shipping Mayo's in the Dallas area is very good.

[88911coupe]

I have never used Mayo's personally but a good friend with an extensive collection has a LOT of work done there.

[Thomas Otten]

I am in San Antonio, uber-werks.com

[fallingat120mph]

Originally Posted by jprobins

I have know Jones for many, many years. This is not a job for them. Thank you, though.

Deleted my original post.

I had responded, and telling you about Jones...see you already addressed it.



Erik