Classic and vintage vehicles
Classic car repair in your garage
Points ignition, carburetor tuning and older wiring don't need a shop lift. They need someone who understands how these systems work. Your classic doesn't have to ride a flatbed to get looked at.
Classic car work Eric does
- Carburetor tuning and cleaning gummed jets
- Points ignition, and electronic ignition conversions
- Troubleshooting older wiring
- Hard starting after the car sits
- Checking brake lines and fuel lines for hidden corrosion
- Tune-ups, fluids, brakes and batteries
Why Florida is hard on classics
Humidity
Rubber seals, hoses and gaskets can soften, swell or rot, and old wiring and ignition points corrode faster here.
Ethanol fuel
A carburetor that sits for weeks with ethanol gas in the bowl is a common cause of gummed jets and hard starting.
Hidden rust
No road salt, but moisture still corrodes frame rails, brake lines and fuel lines that never fully dry.
Simple habits that help
- Drive it every couple of weeks, even a short trip.
- Keep it in a garage rather than under an outdoor cover if you can.
- Use a fuel stabilizer if it will sit for a few weeks or more.
- Have brake lines and fuel lines checked before a leak shows up.
How it works
Three simple steps
Call or text Eric
Tell him what the vehicle is doing and where it is parked. You can also book a time online.
Eric comes to you
He looks at the problem in your driveway or garage and gives you a written estimate.
You say yes, he fixes it
Nothing is repaired until you approve it. You pay when the work is done.
Questions
Do you work on older vehicles without modern computers?
Yes. Ignition systems, carburetors and the electrical quirks that come with older vehicles are a specialty of Eric's.
Should I switch my classic to electronic ignition?
For a car that sits for weeks between drives, replacing old points with electronic ignition often solves hard starting for good, without changing the car's character.
How often should a classic be driven?
Every couple of weeks is a good target. If it will sit longer, use a battery tender and fuel stabilizer.
Classic not running right?
Eric comes to your garage. No trailer required.