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Skinz
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Location: Parker, Colorado
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 Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:47 am Post subject: Any info on this guy from Denver - Painters Grinding |
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I am looking for any information on this VW shop in Denver. Its called Painters Grinding. A guy named Dayton Painter owns the shop and has been in business for about 30 years. I'm looking to get an engine built for my 73 Baja and was wondering if there are any problems with this guy. Or if anyone knows of a reputable VW shop in the Denver area, that would be very helpful.
Thanks for any info...good or bad!! |
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danny deacon1
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| I have delt with them . Very good shop and nice guy. They have been around along time in the same area, Thats says alot for a company. |
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EL DUB
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thats a new one, I have only really heard about Blazer and Nu Vintage in the denver area.
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Kiwi
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I had some machine work done by them.Did an alright job.Tried to charge me $50 for a set of main bearings though!!?  |
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John M.
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They do good work and have been around for a long time.
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Skinz
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Location: Parker, Colorado
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| Thanks everyone...I've been shopping around for an engine builder on the web, but I would like to keep the build local so I can get help when needed and not have to do to much over the phone or e-mails. |
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hath27
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Location: Falcon, Colorado
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Go to Randy Bowen in Colorado Springs. VERY reputable builder. His shop is called Sport Car Service Center.
http://www.sportcarservices.com/ |
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msinabottle
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Location: Denver Area, Colorado
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject: Just an FYI |
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Just an FYI-- Painter's Grinding will no longer work on a Vanagon, or sell parts for one.
Blazer Automotive, however... Can make a sick Vanagon well and whole. Larry and Bill are marvelous, with wise old mechanics, they are absolutely honest and truthful, and always have a waiting list.
Just my drei pfennig.
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c.davis419
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Never met or dealt with them but have noticed that it seems every other VW in Hot VW's mag out of CO has an engine built by them it seems...
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