I have been in the Bay Area for the past seven (7) years. The best shop /mechanic for older Pontiac is Victory Automotive and Machine in San Jose (temporary repair shop) and Campbell (machine shop). Vic the owner specializes in the GTOs and Firebirds and can provide sound advice, his primary mechanic Rick does the hands on repair work and his primary machinist does the engine rebuilds, etc. I just had my new 67" Vert in for must do suspension work and was satisfied with the work.