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Shorty’s Garage Honest auto work, done right. Maintenance, repairs, and custom jobs

Went camping this weekend with my daughter and borrowed a family member’s vehicle. On the way to the campground, the car...
09/26/2026

Went camping this weekend with my daughter and borrowed a family member’s vehicle. On the way to the campground, the car shut off and locked up while doing about 80 mph on the highway. We figured it out and got it running again. Ended up finding a ground wire hanging on for dear life, causing an intermittent connection.

Nothing like a little roadside diagnosis to start a camping trip 😂

Up late working on this 79 Caddy. We suspected the firing order at the distributor was wrong.We verified cylinder  #1 wa...
09/23/2026

Up late working on this 79 Caddy. We suspected the firing order at the distributor was wrong.

We verified cylinder #1 was on the compression stroke, brought it to top dead center, then checked the distributor rotor position.

Our suspicion was right, the plug wires are configured in the wrong firing order.

Old or new, we can work them through! Hit us up with your automotive concerns.

A lot of people keep asking us if we install remote starts and car alarm systems. Yes, we do.For these installs, we reco...
09/22/2026

A lot of people keep asking us if we install remote starts and car alarm systems. Yes, we do.

For these installs, we recommend Compustar.

They’re not the cheapest systems on the market, but this is one of those areas where you really do get what you pay for. Depending on the vehicle and setup, Compustar can offer remote start, 2-way remotes, smartphone control, GPS tracking, shock and tilt sensors, starter-kill features, secure push-to-start protection, and PIN/touchpad options.

With the amount of vehicle theft happening around the Chicagoland area, especially with cars like Hellcats, S**t Packs, Camaros, Chargers, Challengers and other high-theft vehicles, adding another layer of protection beyond the factory system can be well worth it.

These systems aren’t just about making noise when somebody breaks a window. They can be set up to alert you when the vehicle is being tampered with, help prevent the vehicle from being started, and give you additional control and tracking options from your phone.

We install on both older and newer vehicles.

If you’ve been thinking about adding remote start or upgrading your vehicle’s security, send us a message.

09/19/2026

Working on a website for you guys to get repair quotes and book repairs.

coming soon.....

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This beautiful ’79 Caddy just got dropped off at Shorty’s Garage with some running issues. We’re gonna get her figured o...
09/15/2026

This beautiful ’79 Caddy just got dropped off at Shorty’s Garage with some running issues. We’re gonna get her figured out and get this badass ride back on the road.

We’ve got this 1980 C10 with a 454 back in the shop. We’ve worked on this truck a few times before, but it came back loo...
09/14/2026

We’ve got this 1980 C10 with a 454 back in the shop. We’ve worked on this truck a few times before, but it came back looking a little different this time, fresh out of the paint booth.

Just taking care of a few smaller things this time. Installing a license plate light and fixing a broken parking brake pedal. Always cool seeing a familiar truck come back, especially looking this good.

Thanks again for trusting us with this beautiful truck.

LS7 lifters decided they were hungry and ate the cam for dinner
09/11/2026

LS7 lifters decided they were hungry and ate the cam for dinner

BRAKE SPECIAL AT SHORTY’S GARAGEBeen putting those brakes off? Are they making noise? Now’s a good time to get them take...
09/05/2026

BRAKE SPECIAL AT SHORTY’S GARAGE

Been putting those brakes off? Are they making noise? Now’s a good time to get them taken care of.

$199 labor — Front OR Rear Pads & Rotors
$349 labor — Front AND Rear Pads & Rotors

And for everyone who has supported Shorty’s Garage and trusted me with their vehicle before:

RETURNING CUSTOMERS GET 20% OFF LABOR.

Message the page with your year, make and model and I’ll get you a complete parts + labor quote.

Appreciate everyone who keeps coming back and supporting the garage.

Pulling an engine at 5am on a Saturday. Wouldn’t have it any other way.We really do love this s**t.
08/29/2026

Pulling an engine at 5am on a Saturday. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

We really do love this s**t.

08/27/2026

Taking a little break from the shop for a bit. I had an accident that left me with a broken hand and some bruised ribs, so unfortunately I won’t be able to take on any work while I heal up.

I appreciate everyone who’s been supporting Shorty’s Garage. I love you all. I’ll be back at it as soon as I’m able.

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Gary, IN
46401-46411

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+12197022422

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