I first went to T&P in late 1993 because I needed an engine in my '67 Impala rebuilt but I wanted…read moreto learn and do the work myself without making expensive mistakes under the watchful eye of a guy who knows. I was referred to Barney and he let me use the corner of his shop over the course of a year in my spare time. Oh yeah, I learned a few (semi-expensive) lessons but he never gave me grief and helped me out and I sincerely appreciate that. He is definitely a standup guy. I moved to Austin a year later and haven't been back since but I have continued to refer the occasional person there if they live in the San Antonio area and need a machine shop. If you're a regular guy who wants to hotrod the engine in your old car, Barney can do it for you. If you walk in the shop you can tell just by looking at the equipment that they are serious about the work they do. It may look messy and sloppy with parts lying around, but while I was there over the course of the year I watched the other shop employees and they were meticulous about the work they did, always re-checking measurements for accuracy. A machine shop doesn't stay in business long if their work product is crap and they were always busy, even on Saturdays. Kinda tells you something, doesn't it? He knows how to build a motor (ask him about the 389 Poncho) and he won't sell you services you don't need for your intended use (you don't need a forged crank for a daily driver, etc). I'm doing another engine build now after 25 years for an El Camino (383 stroker) and trying to find a machine shop in Austin that I can trust as much as I trusted Barney. Unfortunately, he's just a bit too far away for me to haul everything down there. :-(

From the owner: Since 1974, T & P Automotive Machine Shop has built a reputation for getting to the bottom of any…read moreand all motor troubles. Barney, our owner, came into the shop in 1979, and he's been building relationships with customers and solving problems ever since. Whether you're looking for performance upgrades, engine balancing, or maintenance upkeep, just come by and we'll work with you to get the job done right the first time. Just one visit, and you'll see why our customers have continued to come back to us for over four decades.

Job Title: Expert Engine Builder - 40 years experience…read more Previous Forman from other shops in Austin Texas Previous Owner of Jim's Motor Works Auto Machine Shop in Cedar Creek, Bastrop, Texas New employee who is an expert, and very knowledgeable, and experienced, knows his job well, his been doing his job for 40 years, he just happened to be in Danny's business. He recently started working at the end of 2025 to now 2026. He believes in Quality Product that he produces, no shortcuts! He used to have his own shop in Cedar Creek at Bastrop called "Jim's Motor Works Auto Machine Shop" he is open minded about anything that has got to do with repairing vehicles, he did an engine overhaul to a 1971 Mustang, and and others. Open minded, great team, excellent service, great people, and great asking for advice especially when a person knows what is doing! Danny is very blessed to have, Jim.

I explained to them I was not a mechanic and this was my first time doing such a project. I was…read morehoping to be counseled and guided. Took bare block in to get bored and surfaced. Told them I was waiting for bore diameter to order new performance pistons. "Danny" said "we can order them for you and save you some bucks". Great...but I was NOT consulted on pistons selected. Piston parts numbers showed $200 for set of Summit pistons that was marked up $100 on bill. Crank was to be polished but was told new crank would be cheaper. Bill still showed crank polish for $300. Was told it was for my benefit to avoid tax. I was not advised on crank selection. My short block turned into a long block. Was told to bring in my heads for installation. Purchased them already surfaced. Guess who got charged $300 per head to be surfaced on top of valve job for $250...not 1 call for authorization. I found this when I went in days before pick up. A $900 estimate ended up at $3000. Mission Auto Parts and Machine Shop should be last place anyone should go.

I was looking for a place to work on a 1964 f-head 134 jeep engine. The guys at E and E did me…read moreright. Great communication, professional and very knowledgeable. Rod; the owner, spoke to me and assessed the job. They're not flashy but they know they're stuff. I would definitely recommend them.

These guys are a big rip off please beware....They charged me 350 in parts that really only costed…read more95.00 saying there adsolet.....they wanted to order me piston saying they cost 900 dollars but I found them for 400.my engine sat there for over two months and I ended up picking up the engine in hundred pieces due to them saying they won't be able to finish cause they have to much work.Nick is a crook the guy that works in the front....worst guy to deal with.He didn't even want to answer the phone.I returned back the parts that they were over charging me for and they charged me 65.00 to return at 15 % to restock and 20 dollars to reship.. Please beware and stay away from these guys....Don't say I didn't worn you....I wish I had 5 hands so I can give them 10 thumbs down.....

I'm sure at some point Clay's was a top shelf machine and auto parts shop. In my experience, it's…read morenot that anymore. It's been almost a year since my dealings with Clay and JR and felt/feel completely fugged-over by them. I've since chalked it up to lesson learned and moved on to another shop. GOOD: courteous and extremely knowledgeable staff. Machine work prices are fair and the tolerances are accurate. Also, they're no strangers to classic engines - which is rare. Background: 1963 Cadillac 390. Stock, spare no expense machine and rebuild. I spoke directly with Clay and requested that the engine block and heads get hot-tank cleaned and carefully inspected for cracks or damage. If ok, check dimensionally. If ok, a quote including parts, labor, and necessary machine work. Clay agreed and recommended machining the heads to accept newer-style valve guide seals. I agreed and asked for an estimate on turnaround time but I made it clear I was not trying to rush. Clay committed to getting a quote to me the following week and that, if I approve, the work will be done within a week or two after that. I paid for the clean-and-check up front and left a deposit for machine work. Then it all went downhill from there. BAD: I didn't hear back for several weeks. When I finally called, I spoke with JR. He apologized and explained that Clay is only in the shop Tuesday-Thursday and that he didn't know what Clay was doing with this project but that he would give him the message and he'd surely call me back. He didn't. This cycle repeated for close to 4 months. Not one call from them to me. Not once. When I had a belly full of it, I called called and said I'd come pick up my parts. Suddenly, not to worry, my engine would be ready for pick up in 2 days. 2 days later, I take time off work to pick up my stuff (not open weekends and they close at 5) before they close. I do a cursory look over everything, looks good, and load everything in my work van and pay the balance. All-in the tab was just shy of $4k. Yes. $4,000 for parts, machine work, and labor - no assembly. If you're thinking part price drove this price, they didn't. A complete engine rebuild parts kit from a reputable source with quality parts is around $1500. Ok, I DID said "spare no expense" right? So I would not squeak if in return for my money and long wait I received top-notch work with quality parts. Nope. The block and heads looked great! Fresh and clean cast iron with fresh valves on the heads! So what's wrong with that? For starters, the valves were new but the springs, retainers, and seals were not. Remember those new-style seals Clay sold me on? Nope. Old style AND old reused seals were reinstalled (pics). Second, the fresh cast iron look was not because they were clean. It's because they were all spray painted with cast iron paint!!! Over grease blobs too. So now I'm really mad and look deeper at the work. Since I now know that the fresh appearance comes from a rattle can, I suspect that the block/heads were NOT properly hot-tanked as promised (and charged for). I turn my attention to the block/head expansion plugs and see that they were never removed. Just painted over with iron paint (which I now have to remove to repaint in the original color). I scrape away the paint around the perimeter of one of the plugs and my pick pokes right through - rusty from the inside. The plugs weren't checked, much less removed. Removing them revealed cooling jackets fully clogged with years of gunk and debris - the reason for hot-tanking an engine block and heads in the first place. I ended up taking my engine block and heads to another shop that fully cleaned and re inspected the block/heads before assembly work began - costing me even more money. Eventually, called Clay's and JR answered. I asked why parts were not hot-tanked as promised and he explained they don't have a hot tank at all. Just a commercial parts washer. He didn't have an answer for the paint. Oh and the new oil pump gears are two different sizes. Can't use. Another $150 I'll need to spend. Clay's never again. Ill post receipts soon. BEWARE!

Clay's it top notch. There is no one else I would trust to work on my motors. They have forgotten…read moremore than most machine / engine shops will ever know. They built the motor in my 57 vette. Instead of telling me that they could not weld my cracked blocked they took the time to not only weld it right but also helped me chase down an oil leak issue at my house once the motor was back in the car. The top rear galley plug leaked when the motor got to temerature. It would have been easy for them to tell me this was not their issue as they were clear when taking on the motor that their was no guarentee due to the orriginal condition of my motor. Instead both Roger and Clay took the time and effort to help me figure it out. They are currently machining and building my straght six 235 for my orriginal 1955 Cameo. HAPPY Customer. Lex.

This place is outstanding, from the owners to the employees. You're not just a customer, they…read moreactually make you to feel like you're family. Their work and business ethic is to be commended. The owners as a whole are just good people. If I ever need to have a semi block worked on again, this will be my very first call.

I have to say I am very impressed with this shop. They offer world class machining services and…read moreexpertise on a wide array of engines, something that San Antonio needs. I recently took a Pontiac 400 block to them after the original cast crank snapped. While the damage to the main journals was too great to save the block I know they did everything they could to save it. I left with a sense of peace that if the block could not be saved by them, then no one could. I am thankful for their efforts and knowledge moving forward.

Valve jobs Long blocks…read moreShort blocks Great service ! Price is reasonable Great owner

I needed some modification to bolts that held up 8 foot sliding glass doors. Jarrett was helpful,…read moreprofessional, timely, and knowledgeable in his responses. I was able to complete the project in a short period of time. I definitely recommend JB Machine for metal work.

I needed a last minute job done. I had a piece of aluminum that needed holes drilled in it. Called,…read moresaid he could help me out, I swung by almost immediately and they definitely helped me out. Really nice and quick and did exactly what I needed. I really appreciate it. Thank youuu! Really recommend!

RMS has been my go to mechanic since I found them awhile back when looking for a machine shop that…read morecould press bearings. I'm a do it yourself kind of guy and usually prefer working on my cars myself if I can help it, however when I found this shop I felt they not only know what they are doing but are also good at explaining what they need to do and why, finding a shop that I feel comfortable leaving my car with has been a blessing as it saves me time which ultimately saves me money. I have since gone back with all kinds of projects from brakes to engine rebuilds and they've done a great job at everything I've thrown at them. I would highly recommend this shop especially to people who are familiar with and love their vehicles and want a place they can feel comfortable leaving their babies at and come check on the progress as the project comes along.

Great service and really efficient . Came in for an oil change and left with no issues or concerns .read more