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Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Vrayfoster » Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:20 am

Does anyone know who/where near central CA someone to straighten an oil pan?


Ron Patterson

Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Ron Patterson » Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:18 pm

Katzorke Machine Reno, NV

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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Steve Jelf » Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:02 pm

I expect Erik Barret can also do it properly.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by david_dewey » Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:01 pm

I agree!! Erick can do that and LOTS more.
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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Vrayfoster » Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:57 pm

I've traded emails with Erik but he is 6 hours away, Katzorke is even further. Erik thought there was someone in S. CA who could do the straightening ergo the posting. However, I do thank those who took the time to respond as it is greatly appreciated.
After 25 years of running my T a lot, I'm having new Babbitt poured and a new crankshaft installed. Knowing I have hit lots of pot holes in the road, pan straightening is on my list of things to do. Now it is just looking to find someone reasonably close.


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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Dan McEachern » Tue Feb 04, 2020 6:51 pm

Chaffins has a jig.


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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Ken Buhler » Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:22 pm

I have a state of the art Pan Straightening Frame that has attachments to push and pull all things into alignment with minimal beating. The ears come out perfect. I can take care of customers in the North West. Ken Buhler in Kelowna B.C. Call two-5-zero-7 six two 2 six 1 zero.
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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by TWrenn » Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:27 pm

Steve Jelf wrote:
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:02 pm
I expect Erik Barret can also do it properly.
Good to see ya here!!


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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by RVA23T » Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:30 pm

TWrenn wrote:
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:27 pm
Steve Jelf wrote:
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:02 pm
I expect Erik Barret can also do it properly.
Good to see ya here!!
Man you are getting old,(refering to the chick magnet post earlier are you the original owner, love it!!!!) that is a Jelf post from 2020
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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by TWrenn » Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:59 pm

RVA23T wrote:
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:30 pm
TWrenn wrote:
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:27 pm
Steve Jelf wrote:
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:02 pm
I expect Erik Barret can also do it properly.
Good to see ya here!!
Man you are getting old,(refering to the chick magnet post earlier are you the original owner, love it!!!!) that is a Jelf post from 2020
Well I am 69!!
A very good number! :lol: ;)


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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by jiminbartow » Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:06 am

6 hours is not far. Load up the car and take a road trip. Make a day of it and enjoy the sights along the way. Sometimes it is good to get away from home for a day and meet new people, see his shop and how the job is done. You might even have fun…

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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Steve Jelf » Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:18 pm

What Jim said.
I treasure my visits to Mike Bender's shop in Tulsa, participating in work days and other opportunities to see how more experienced folks approach their work.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by Chris Bamford » Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:20 pm

Howdy Steve and welcome back!

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Re: Oil Pan Straightening Service

Post by George House » Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:22 pm

Whaaa ?? Steve is back among the living !! PTL !
Welcome back to the discussions Steve 🙏
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