Chad ---
I think we'd all agree with your take on how it SHOULD BE... but (big BUTT)...
Most customers only ever build one car with one shop... and generally I would say that the shop isn't even around by the time you'd be back to build #2
My point here is that there really aren't many repeat customers to worry about.
If I was to have my 37 Ford "pro built" - it would only go to one shop - Roy Brizios... he has multiple repeat customers - his cars are done ON TIME - and they're show winning DRIVERS... Just my kind of place!!
I also think that many of the delays are customer caused -- they get in there and one thing leads to another... BUT I also know the only reason they aren't getting done - is because nobody is working on them.
In this case - the shop is tight on money (so says the OP) so they're going to focus on FRESH cash flow - newest guy in - has to get some work done - so the shop can make payroll... AND we know they owe him (the OP) money - and he'll want his money upon completion... LOL yeah right! Good luck with that!
Oh and having the title to the Pantera -- won't do you much good if it's got a labor lien on it.
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