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Topic: Update on vette

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Update on vette

Posted: 6/29/12 11:19am Message 1 of 4
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dads2vette
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Ash Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior

When last we met...

As you remember, or probably not, I was having a Craigslist mechanic put the new crate engine in my 81 Vette.  I was unable to do this on my own due to recently moving and not having the time or space to complete the job.  It would have been better to rent a garage and done it myself!
 
He managed just about all the work, from proper instalation to proper sart up procedures.  There is no part of the job that he seems to have gotten right.
 
I ended up taking him to court and winning...woohoo.  Now just try collecting...
 
After getting some help from a buddy we are know able to start the car, by jumping the starter because the ignition won't work. 
 
All thats left is exhaust replacement, ignition work and alignment(the entire front suspension was replaced and the rear trailing arms were restored)   and the $$$



Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!!      Long and short term leases available.
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Re: Update on vette

Posted: 6/29/12 2:55pm Message 2 of 4
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
Joined: 5/21/2008
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Hope you get your shark on the road soon!! Keep us posted!!! Dan


     



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Re: Update on vette

Posted: 6/29/12 3:21pm Message 3 of 4
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Sykesville, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops
Wish you were closer! We have a GREAT Vette shop down here in MD! Barry


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Re: Update on vette

Posted: 6/29/12 3:23pm Message 4 of 4
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Sykesville, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops
Wish you were closer! We have a GREAT Vette shop down here in MD! I feel you pain. I've had times where people have screwed up more tha they fixed, too. Keep after them!
 
Barry
 
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