SINCE 1947

    Taylor Engine (AKA Taylor and Ryan Engine Rebuilding, Taylor and Ryan, Taylor Engine Rebuilding), was established in Whittier, California by Nelson Taylor and John Ryan in 1947. Nelson Taylor was involved in early racing at El Mirage and Bonneville Salt Flats and the first ever N.H.R.A. Nationals race in 1955. Our car won!! Calvin Rice was the driver and the dragster was powered by a 324 cu. in. Ford Flathead V8 on 60% nitro!!. Yes!! Taylor Engine is still going strong. After Nellie’s death in 1966, Johnny decided to change careers and Jay Steel purchased the shop when it was located at 7755 Greenleaf Ave. In 1975 Taylor Engine moved to 14029 Whittier Blvd to a larger facility and then again in 1980 to our present facility which is over 7,000 sq. ft. Taylor Engine is one of the longest established Automotive Machine Shops in Southern California.

 

    Jay Steel has been in the automotive field all his life, owning his first car, a Model A Ford, when he was 14 years old. He has been involved in all types of racing. Jeep Hill Climb champion in the 60’s, Circle Boats and Marathons in the early 70’s then to Unblown Fuel Hydro’s and on to Sprint Car racing. He is currently involved in hi-performance Model A’s and the car we sponsor was the winner at the Antique Nationals in June 1999 at Los Angeles County Raceway in Palmdale. Jay is an avid lover of "Four Bangers". Presently he is involved in building Antique engines of all kinds. 1904 Black, Model A’s and B’s, Duzzenburgs, 1920 Seagraves Fire Truck, to Ford Flatheads.

 

    Jay and Barbara handle the counter, phones, and customer service. Jay manages the shop. Jays wife Barbara handles everything else.. We have had long time employees here at Taylor Engine. Ron Homstad has been with Taylor for over 30 years and does all our block work.  Andrew deGrasse has been with the Taylor Team for over 15 years. Andrew does all the rod and piston work, balancing, flywheel grinding and assembling. Norman Vargas has been with the Taylor Team for 9 years. Norman does all the head work. . Shane Hill is our resident Model A enthusiast and proud owner of the 1930 Model A., which won the 1999 Antique Nationals.

 

    We are confident with our team here at Taylor Engine, that your needs will be accomplished in a professional atmosphere and a timely manner. With Jay’s background in the automotive engine business we are sure that he will be able to answer any questions or handle any problems that you may have, and  we will be able to handle any type of engine that needs tender loving care.

 

Look forward to serving you in the future.

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