Classic Restoration

our man.  All this occurred over two appointments in the fall of 2011 and the spring of 2012.  At every step in the process Mike exceeded my expectations.  He thoroughly explained his diagnoses and showed me where he had found problems.  He fixed squeaks and part alignment issues, fabricated or repaired parts as necessary and looked for ways to minimize costs without being asked.
If you have a project car that you are unable or unwilling to work on yourself, and you live within a reasonable distance, Mike is your man.  He is a true automobile craftsman and clearly enjoys what he does.  In addition to mechanical, Mike has a small machine shop and can do some welding and fabrication work.  Overall, my experience was very positive and I am enjoying driving my classic again.
Just one word of caution.  Mike has limited garage space and is always working on something cool.  So if you decide to give him a try you may have to wait a little.  It is well worth it.

Metalworks went through the car for two days and made a detailed list of recommended service items and updates. A price estimate was provided, but Mike was upfront that costs could go up or down depending upon what his crew uncovered as they got to work on my 40+ year old vehicle. The work took about a week and a half to complete after the parts were delivered, and I was welcome to drop by the shop to watch the progress and learn. I was impressed with Metalworks' attention to detail and genuine interest in the car. I know Mike spent more hours working on the car than he billed, not to mention the several hours he spent helping me better understand the car and how to maintain it. Simply put, Metalworks made my old car run again, made it run safer than original, and rekindled my love for the car. In fact, this fantastic experience with Metalworks gave me the confidence to purchase another 30+ year old car for the winter months while the Beetle is in storage.