alternator restorer
 

in need of someone to restore/repair a alternator..who's everyone using?

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Ken Bruno builds a beautiful product

http://www.kenbrunomotorsports.com/

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I talked to J. Pirkle 2 weeks ago and he is currently not doing any work at all. He told me he is looking for a permanent job that actually pays the bills. He is not sure if he will even be coming to Corvettes at Carlisle.

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Sorry to hear Pirkle is giving it up.

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I looked through old threads trying to find the same answer. Pirkle was one who came up but turn around was really slow.
another said Bruno was slow too and grumpy.

I found these 2 recommended by members of this site. I'm still trying to figure out what to do.

Kuhn Auto Electric
Al Kuhn
717-632-4197

AM-FOR Auto Electric
Souderton, Pa.
Jim Gill 215-723-4877.

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I can do the case, just need to find someone to do the guts....I've done a few for members here.

BIG

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jonesy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
another said Bruno was slow too and grumpy.

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Jonesy, I'm not defending Ken because candidly that perception is only derived from his customer's experiences but I've done thousands of dollars of business with KB and only had one issue which we worked through together as mature hobbists. Since then (5 years+ ago) we've never had a problem and I confidently recommend his work regularly. He, like many other car-crazy entrepreneurs in the restoration business, are a one man show. His product is fully functional both mechanically and on the show field.

Good luck.

Dan

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Believe it not, I used a local place in NJ, Edison Generator. They don't do any case finishing, other than paint, but I had them put in a higher amp rating. Took the 37 amp to 70 or 80 Amps. They are an old school shop, so I am sure they will work with you if you want to do the case finishing a certain way. It was around $125 - $150, pretty sure.

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kevin..edison generator was/is on my list..very close to me, but I need the case done as well..toss up for now..thanks everyone for your input! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jonesy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I looked through old threads trying to find the same answer. Pirkle was one who came up but turn around was really slow.
another said Bruno was slow too and grumpy.


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I'll never use him again per his request!

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Did you ever find someone you could recommend for alternator rebuild? I was checking threads and ran across this.
Thanks
John

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wound up using Ken Bruno...was a good choice...very nice work!!

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Hey Albert, many local started/generator repair, restore guys do just as good of work for alot less. I do local as much as I can.

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when I installed my K/B reman 837 alternator the adjuster bolt stripped out had to remove and helicoil the case. I would of figured that would of been looked at by builder, guess that happens when you assume