very fat and very dumb 40 Report post Posted December 25, 2014 Has anybody used this guy lately? He does great work but last time I sent him parts he had them for a while. He wouldn't return phone calls nor did he answer his phone. I'm restoring another car and need some steering parts rebuilt so I've called him twice and no return phone calls. I'm not going through that again. Is there anyone else who is more dependable or at least somewhat responsive? Actually it's StangersSite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted December 25, 2014 What do you need to rebuild? I rebuild my own steering boxes and power steering pumps. They are not that hard to do. Control valves are a pain in the ass so I don't touch those. Proportioning valves are not that hard to do. They need to be clean clean clean. Run a reamer thought them by hand to verify no burs. And then reassemble with new seals Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wycked69 20 Report post Posted December 25, 2014 Dan at Chockostang rebuilds steering components for the classic mustang. He specializes in steering and brakes for the classic mustang. He's also a hell of a guy to talk to. http://www.chockostangclassicmustang.com/contactchockostang.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted December 25, 2014 Plus 1 on Dan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunnDogg 18 Report post Posted December 26, 2014 I used Randy at StangersSite for my steering system rebuild based on previous comments. I have also used Dan at Chocko for other parts and if I could do it over again I would have sent it to Dan without question. The consensus is that Randy does do good work, but the turnaround times and communication is poor at best. as you seem to have also experienced. Took me almost three years to get my parts back. Long after I had already started looking for replacements parts as I needed to start putting my car back together. No real chance for any follow up support or warranty work of any kind if you need it as you cannot get in touch with him. Nothing against Randy, but unless you have no issue waiting several years for your parts and wondering if they'll even come back, not sure why you wouldn't go somewhere else. Dan has always been quick to fill orders and answer questions and I am actually planning to buy my steering box from him as Randy stated mine was not repairable and did not send my core back after I requested it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 32 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 Plus 1 on Dan. Plus 2 on Dan at Chockostang. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 32 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 Another vote on Dan at Chockostang. I've talked with him on the phone over a brake issue. Extremely helpful and friendly. Sold me some parts at a very reasonable price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 Chockostang is who I went with. I thought I was going to rebuild mine and when I got it off I saw I had some reproduction parts so he happily took back the rebuild kit and sent me the complete parts I needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted December 29, 2014 Why not rebuild this stuff yourself? I wouldn't rely on somebody else to do mine. This stuff is not magical. If you're restoring a car you surely have the ability to rebuild steering components. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
very fat and very dumb 40 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks all I sent the parts to Chocko. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wycked69 20 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks all I sent the parts to Chocko. You will NOT be disappointed with your choice ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juit 34 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Chocko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
