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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 577961)

See ya next week... when we can continue to swap more lies! :>)

sounds good I have been saving a few!!! :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

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Originally Posted by ONEBAD78TA (Post 577371)

Not to but into this post,,but im also experiencing some similar problems,,and if I could just get some assistance would be great,,,so for you shop owners,,,lets just say a guy brings in a 78 trans am with a perfect running pontiac motor with a turbo 350 tranny,,,your tasked with removing the motor and tranny because your going to be putting in a new motor and tranny ,,,my first question,,do you pull the motor and tranny as one unit at the same time because you were told the customer is going to sell the motor and tranny ,,note there are no wheel wells in car and everything is just as simple as can be no a/c or heater core.NOW THIS WILL SOUND DUMB BUT JUST ROLE WITH IT PLEASE,,,,OR do you pull out the distributor,take off the oil filter housing,pull all pulleys,alternator,power steering pump,and only pull out the engine,and leave the tranny hainging unsupported .,,,,what is an best guess at how many hours to pull the engine and tranny,,,now if I were to have done this myself I would have pulled it all out at the same time and only taken off what had to be disconnected,,,but hey thats me.Or if you did pull just the motor how many hours would it take????/?:drowninga:

Well... I'm sure you could do that same job a number of different ways. You chose the shop and told them what you wanted them to do - aside from making sure they aren't trying to rip you off, as long as you trust the work they do, I'd just let them do it however they want. Afterwards, if you're unhappy with the work, just pull your car out and find another shop.

Totally at a stand still.

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My .02

Good luck. Try the reasonable route first. If he starts going sideways, consult a lawyer to find your rights in your state but don't come in throwing the lawyer car or it will instantly become a hostile situation.

If you show up with your checkbook and a trailer it could go two ways... either he will be reasonable and you can settle on a dollar amount and you can get the car out...

or...

He knows that if you are pulling the car he will never get another dollar out of you and will not negotiate just to be an ass.

Since it sounds like this is an out of state deal I would suggest showing up with the trailer parked nearby but don't let him know it's there until you agree on a price, make sure all of your parts are there, pay the bill, and then pull the car.

Sorry you are having to go through this... shops that can't handle their business ruin the fun of this hobby.

^^^That is great info. Sean^^^^

Just an update
I have been trying to set up a meeting now for 2 weeks with him to discuss the situation he has avoided all my emails and phone calls. Right now I want to go get my car but I am not sure the shop will even be open. I really don't want to get an attorney involved but I am stuck.

I'd be going to the shop tomorrow... actually I'd already be on my way.

I want to go Greg- but spending time with the kids tonight want to leave early tomorrow morning.

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Originally Posted by Grnova (Post 578317)

I want to go Greg- but spending time with the kids tonight want to leave early tomorrow morning.

Good luck this morning Tim!! Hope all works out ok!

Well I am at the shop and he does not want to deal. Called the police and now he says he has filed a Leon against the car.
More to come.

Uugh! Get a police report and any info they may have....be cool and good luck.

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Originally Posted by Grnova (Post 578609)

Well I am at the shop and he does not want to deal. Called the police and now he says he has filed a Leon against the car.
More to come.

Keep us updated....