The Werk Shop

[BD84]

Anyone have any particularly good or bad experiences with restorations done by this shop? I'm new here, so sorry if I'm covering old ground. Thanks.

[eastsidebimmer]

I would be willing to share my mechanical work experiences offline.

mobiletradition at G M A I L

Ben

[c.d.iesel]

they are / were a GOLD STANDARD + $$$$$$$$$$$

read > http://www.thewerkshop.net/registry/

[hnichols]

From what I hear they do top quality restoration work, albeit at a price. They have some beautiful cars in their shop.

On the other hand, I didn't have the best experience with the service end of their establishment. I had them do a "post-purchase" inspection on my recently purchased '76, which not only was more expensive than they said ($280 instead of $200) but contained some false information, which I thought was inexcusable. I had them replace the door seals ($804 quoted, $900 actual). After having my car for 3 weeks I called them up saying that I was going to pick up the car. When I picked it up the next day, the seals had just been glued on, and I suspect needed more time to set. Now the right door whistles when I go over 40mph, a constant reminder that I should have bought the seals from Blunt and installed them myself.

The owners, to their credit, are extremely friendly, and were genuinely sorry that I wasn't happy. Generally I think they're a reputable business, although I personally would look elsewhere for work on my car.

[adawil2002]

From what I hear they do top quality restoration work, albeit at a price. They have some beautiful cars in their shop.

On the other hand, I didn't have the best experience with the service end of their establishment. I had them do a "post-purchase" inspection on my recently purchased '76, which not only was more expensive than they said ($280 instead of $200) but contained some false information, which I thought was inexcusable. I had them replace the door seals ($804 quoted, $900 actual). After having my car for 3 weeks I called them up saying that I was going to pick up the car. When I picked it up the next day, the seals had just been glued on, and I suspect needed more time to set. Now the right door whistles when I go over 40mph, a constant reminder that I should have bought the seals from Blunt and installed them myself.

The owners, to their credit, are extremely friendly, and were genuinely sorry that I wasn't happy. Generally I think they're a reputable business, although I personally would look elsewhere for work on my car.

Regarding the door seals. I assume they used OEM. It takes some time for the door components to compress the rubber and seat correctly.

Did they adjust the door components at all?

If not, do a search on here for Window Height Adjustment and Vent Frame Adjustment. It takes time and testing to adjust everything, even then, irregularities in the rubber can leave small gaps that will close over time.

[Napes]

"Regarding the door seals. I assume they used OEM. It takes some time for the door components to compress the rubber and seat correctly.

Did they adjust the door components at all?

If not, do a search on here for Window Height Adjustment and Vent Frame Adjustment. It takes time and testing to adjust everything, even then, irregularities in the rubber can leave small gaps that will close over time."

I've done both my car and my wife's car a couple of times each and, other than the doors being a little harder than normal to close for the first 6 mos., or so, I've never had a whistle or leak - just the opposite.

They were either not OEM door gaskets, or, in their haste, were not correctly installed. And if they used 3M Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive (the general recommendation on this board) then it practically sticks on contact - I've never had the door gaskets move from 10 minutes on.

Bob Napier

[bgspanel]

They just did a tune up on my 74 Turbo. The gave me a 3 page report on everything they found that at some time needs to be addressed. They took care of most of those items. They are top quality but very $$$$. Be prepared for that. I have always felt that sometimes you get what you pay for and they are a prime example of that! I will be bringing my car back to them for the remainder of the work that needs to be done this winter.

Good luck

Brian

[GeorgeW]

Brian,

I am in St. Louis also and need some work done. I am considering metric mechanics or The Werk Shop. Just wondering if you have ever use MM?

[autobon7]

Brian,

I am in St. Louis also and need some work done. I am considering metric mechanics or The Werk Shop. Just wondering if you have ever use MM?

Good to know there are other folks near as I am about 50 mins north of Stl in Jerseyville, IL

Morgan

[Dave3x72tii]

Brian,

I am in St. Louis also and need some work done. I am considering metric mechanics or The Werk Shop. Just wondering if you have ever use MM?

Good to know there are other folks near as I am about 50 mins north of Stl in Jerseyville, IL

Morgan

and I spent some time at Greenville College!

[bgspanel]

Email me with you contact info and I will give you some details. I have worked with both shops in the past. I will not be going back to MM for any work. I might consider buying a head they have made but that would be the extent of anything I would do with them.

[GeorgeW]

Brian,

You can email me at gsatkowski@erac.com or call me at 314-512-2023.

Thanks, George

[autobon7]

Brian,

I am in St. Louis also and need some work done. I am considering metric mechanics or The Werk Shop. Just wondering if you have ever use MM?

Good to know there are other folks near as I am about 50 mins north of Stl in Jerseyville, IL

Morgan

and I spent some time at Greenville College!

Where are you now in relation to St Louis?

[Dave3x72tii]

Brian,

I am in St. Louis also and need some work done. I am considering metric mechanics or The Werk Shop. Just wondering if you have ever use MM?

Good to know there are other folks near as I am about 50 mins north of Stl in Jerseyville, IL

Morgan

and I spent some time at Greenville College!

Where are you now in relation to St Louis?

I'm as far northeast as you can get and still be in Il.