Resurrect your ride right in your driveway.
Servicing the greater DC area, as a specialized mobile mechanic, I bring dead cars back to life. If you have a classic or a daily driver that has been sitting in your garage for years, I come directly to you. From fuel system flushes to complete mechanical restorations, I handle the heavy lifting at your home to get your vehicle road-ready again.
Services
Engine & Mechanical Restoration
Component sourcing and complete periodic engine overhauls
Mechanical flat-tappet camshaft break-in and lifter adjustments
Cylinder head re-machining, valve jobs, and lead-free fuel conversions
Vintage distributor rebuilding, mechanical advance tuning, and points-to-electronic ignition conversions
Electrical Systems & Rewiring
Full vehicle custom chassis rewiring and complete harness replacements (e.g., American Autowire, Painless Performance)
Tracing, repairing, and optimizing complex vintage European electrical systems (e.g., Lucas, Bosch, CEV)
6-volt to 12-volt electrical system conversions
Generator-to-alternator conversions and external voltage regulator troubleshooting
Vintage gauge mechanical-to-electrical troubleshooting and dashboard instrument restoration
Chassis, Suspension & Steering
Kingpin, control arm, and classic leaf spring suspension rebuilds
Steering box adjustments, rebuilds, and vintage power steering leak repairs
Traditional four-wheel thrust alignment adjustments for bias-ply or radial tires
Sourcing and pressing obsolete bushings, ball joints, and tie rod ends
Cooling & Climate Control
Period-correct radiator recoring, water pump rebuilding, and thermostat optimization
Retrofitting classic factory air conditioning systems from R12 to R134a or R1234yf
Mechanical fan clutch diagnostics and auxiliary electric fan safety installations
Installing Modern AC systems such as Vintage Air
Labor Rates
Diagnostics: $100/hr
Mechanical Work: $55/hr
Project Scope Analysis/Parts Research: $40/hr
Braking Systems
Four-wheel hydraulic drum brake rebuilding, shoe arcing, and manual adjustments
Single-reservoir to dual-reservoir master cylinder safety upgrades
Sourcing and bending custom steel or copper-nickel brake lines
Period-correct factory front disc brake conversions
Fuel & Air Delivery (Carburetor & EFI)
Aftermarket Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) conversions (e.g., Holley Sniper, FiTech, Edelbrock Pro-Flo)
Custom EFI fuel system plumbing, high-pressure fuel pump integration, and baffled tank installations
Multi-carburetor synchronization for American muscle (Tri-Power, Dual-Quads) and European classics (Twin SUs, Webers)
Carburetor rebuilding, jetting, float adjustments, and choke tuning for domestic and import models
Drivetrain & Transmission
Classic automatic transmission rebuilding and band adjustments (e.g., Powerglide, TH350, C4, vintage Mercedes/ZF)
Vintage manual transmission resealing, clutch replacements, and linkage alignments
Differential rebuilds, ring and pinion back-lash setups, and rear axle bearing replacements
Driveshaft balancing, universal joint replacements, and yoke servicing
Serviced Locations
Virginia
Alexandria
Arlington
Fairfax
Falls Church
Fredericksburg
Leesburg
Washington, D.C.
Washington
Maryland
Annapolis
Bethesda
Gaithersburg
Potomac
Rockville
Silver Spring