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Hello everyone,

I am pleased to announce that I opened my own shop in Pittsburgh PA. As many know, I specialize in the V8 cars and Ultramatics.

Resources
There are very few shops left in the country that stock V8 and Ultramatic parts. However, in just the past two years I have made these strategic acquisitions:
- the collection of V8 parts from the estate of notable owner/restorer Randy Berger
- The remaining parts, templates, and vendor lists of Ultramatic Dynamics (formerly of Virginia)
- the only known complete set of Ultramatic tools from Packards Alberta
- a complete set of radio testing and calibration equipment as well as a variety of core post-war radios
- a variety of spare Ultramatic transmissions and push-button hardware

With these parts and tooling, I am able to complete efficient and thorough service on nearly any mechanical or electrical system of the car. (Currently I do not do body or paint work, but there are shops in the area that can.) As you can see in the photo (that shows a small fraction of my parts on hand), I am still moving in, and I will be adding more work benches and equipment in the near future.

Reproductions
It has become apparent to me that a number of reproduction parts on the market have too long of a lead time for efficient service, are lacking in quality, or are simply overpriced. Sometimes all of the above! So, I am starting to offer these reproduction parts:
- Carpet Sets
- Weatherstripping Sets
- Wiring Harnesses
- Odds and ends, e.g. A/C Vents, Starter Bezels, and more.

Please email me if you are interested in any of these parts. I am able to offer a significant pre-order discount on new reproductions if multiple people buy at once.

Location & Presence
I will post major updates here, but please follow me on Bluesky to see what I am up to on a weekly basis.

I will be making a website soon.

My shop is conveniently located only a few miles from the I-76 exit. I look forward to serving you. Please find my email in my signature below.

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