Experience w/Pony Express in MD?

[mkbkab]

I saw the add for "Pony Express" on Cypress Rd in MD, in the news letter this month. Has anyone had any experience with them. Anyone specific I should ask for? Are they good w/mechanical diagnostics/fixes? Thanks in advance for any input.

Mark

[mkbkab]

The previous post refers to my '66 coupe that I need some diagnostic/mechanical help with.

Mark

[Leprecon]

Are they the ones in Beltsville, MD? They did some work on my last 66 if that's the same place.

[mkbkab]

Yes, that's the place. What did you think?

[Oldstyl]

Did you use them?

I went there once to check it out and actually got scared away by the appearance of the place.

Maybe its the location (in a god foresaken industrial park), or maybe it the fact it looks like a movie set junk yard, or being impossible to find...but I wasn't impressed. Actually when I saw the place I knew I didn't want them touching my car.

As a Real Estate Developer type I know that Location and Curb Appeal are important factors in choosing where to spend your money. This place has a double wammy.

[vamach1]

I think the owner is a member so maybe he will take your advice. I have not been there in years so it sounds like it hasn't changed much. I guess if you compare them to a place like Flemings Ultimate garage you'll be pretty disappointed judged on appearance only. Since Pony & Corral is now gone you can either find parts at Mikes Mustangs or parts & service at Pony Express, otherwise you're going to deal with people whose expertise is not in Mustangs.

[Oldstyl]

I hope the guy sees the post and does something to clean up the place. I grew up in the auto parts business - my dad opened Truck Suppliers in Vienna in 1959, which later became Vienna Auto Parts in 1961, and Auto Parts Co of Vienna in the 70's which later became D and J Auto Supply, then Fairfax Auto parts I think... (Joes Pizza is there now).

Starting at age 9 or so I began delivering parts to all kinds of garages, gas stations, body shops, junk yards, and dealerships....on my bike and later in a Vega panel van...so I've seen my fair share of shops, and shop conditions.

I have nothing against these guys, and they may be the best around, but.....

[VASCJ]

never heard of mikes? where are they and what do they do?