Anyone know this engine builder????
 

I know it's a long shot but figured I'd give it a try. I recently purchased a 27k mile 68 L78 Chevelle. Upon speaking to the previous owners I found out the original engine was kept by an the engine builder in 1980. He was the owner of a Chicago area machine shop. This shop was located in unincorporated Leyden Township/Melrose Park on Grand ave. just W. of Mannheim Rd. Can anyone from the area help me with the name of the shop or the whereabouts of the owner? Again it's a long shot but it's all I have. Thanks, Don https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

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Don. Sounds like you can use some old telephone books. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Darren, I had the same thought but with all the local racers I thought I'd luck out! You need to get by the shop and check out the car. By the way, my niece says "Thank You" for the baby contribution. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Don

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don, if the shop is on grand and mannhiem, its probably GRAND AUTOMOTIVE in des plaines.not sure if they are still there .

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Grand Automotive and Motorsport Research are long gone from Des Plaines.

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This post made me think about Grand Automotive. A cash receipt I found in my stuff that I purchased for my 68 Firebird 400.

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very cool.........love that old paperwork stuff !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Jeff, ask your local public library if they have the old R.L. Polk city directories for that town, and then check the reverse address lookup or the classified section. If they don't, ask which public library might have them.
Amazing what you can find in those old directories. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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Motor Sport Research Brochure.
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