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Slick67 · 04-25-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 6772owner

Great picture! Happy Easter, good luck on the engine, I hate shady people....

Thanks Bro! I have to say he really is good at what he does, but his timeline sux!!!

Slick67 · 04-25-2011, 09:34 PM

I had to make an executive decision today. Either I could wait for the engine builder to find me another 66 Corvette block or keep mine and let him weld the small crack. After a month of looking for a good block I decided to let him weld it. He should be picking up my engine in the next couple of days and have it back to me soon........hopefully.

butternut1972 · 04-25-2011, 10:07 PM

I hope it works out for you bro! You are taking this way better than I would. But I guess there's only so much you can do. Hope he gets it done soon for you.

mcbassin · 04-25-2011, 11:56 PM

Hey man, sorry to hear about all the engine trouble. So what was the deal? Was the crack something you and the builder missed? Sorry if you already said. Where is the crack? what is the plan for welding? some kind of silicon bronze tig, braze or standard arc? Cast welding can be a pain at times. Good Luck!

Cool seeing your truck on the Mar-K website.

Slick67 · 04-26-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

I hope it works out for you bro! You are taking this way better than I would. But I guess there's only so much you can do. Hope he gets it done soon for you.

It'll work out, and trust that I have already thought about going to court over this. He is good, just super slow.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey man, sorry to hear about all the engine trouble. So what was the deal? Was the crack something you and the builder missed? Sorry if you already said. Where is the crack? what is the plan for welding? some kind of silicon bronze tig, braze or standard arc? Cast welding can be a pain at times. Good Luck!

Cool seeing your truck on the Mar-K website.

It was a hairline crack just above the timing chain cover. I don't think he magnafluxed the block as he said, then again it is in an odd place. As for welding it is up to him. He told me that it isn't very hard, just heat it to above 1200degrees and weld it, so that is all the specs he gave me.
I was happy to see my "unfinished" truck on a website, thought that was pretty cool too!

slick copper · 04-28-2011, 05:08 AM

(fingers crossed) Here's hopin'!

Slick67 · 05-02-2011, 01:12 PM

Went by the engine shop Saturday, when they are closed, but he was there. I dropped the engine off with him and he was PISSED!!! Simply because when they opened the gate two other guys came in while we were unloading my engine. He actually had the nerve to chew my a$$ for it!!!! I told him that if I had not dropped off the engine it would have never gotten to his shop. All he could say is "That's not true" , yet I have waited for 2 months for him. I will give him 30 days to complete the fix, after 30 days I will pick up my engine and take him to court. What a turd.

kev2809 · 05-02-2011, 01:55 PM

do what you gotta do...this has gotten ridiculous. you have way more patience than i do...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-02-2011, 02:14 PM

Damn man Im sorry about all the trouble. I think I would have waited around while he fixed it.

Jeffs70 · 05-02-2011, 04:19 PM

ahhh man, thats not right at all. I probably would have just picked up the engine and took him to court right then since he cant seem to be civil about it. You do have alot more patience.

Fattback · 05-03-2011, 06:36 PM

So sorry hear about all this BS you are going through.

72SWBChevy · 05-03-2011, 08:30 PM

Sorry to hear all the trouble is still going on, hang in there!

mcbassin · 05-03-2011, 11:15 PM

Hang in there. You know by now Crap happens that's out of your control. The court will suck and take time. You may have no choice on that one. I'm interested to see how the weld turns out. If you get time take some pics of the repair. Magnaflux would have shown the crack for sure if he looked everywhere. I'm not sure I have ever heard of one cracking there. Good luck!

propanemudtruck · 05-04-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Went by the engine shop Saturday, when they are closed, but he was there. I dropped the engine off with him and he was PISSED!!! Simply because when they opened the gate two other guys came in while we were unloading my engine. He actually had the nerve to chew my a$$ for it!!!! I told him that if I had not dropped off the engine it would have never gotten to his shop. All he could say is "That's not true" , yet I have waited for 2 months for him. I will give him 30 days to complete the fix, after 30 days I will pick up my engine and take him to court. What a turd.

Yeah, He's cool.

Good Luck Slick!

butternut1972 · 05-04-2011, 10:29 AM

Well you handled that well. What a BOZO! Are you going to stop by often and make sure he is working on it? Maybe you need to remind him how important a customer is to a business.

Slick67 · 05-05-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

do what you gotta do...this has gotten ridiculous. you have way more patience than i do...

I guess I have to. If I go nuts then he may just not want to fix it at all. He has me cornered.

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn man Im sorry about all the trouble. I think I would have waited around while he fixed it.

It shouldn't take long once he starts, maybe a couple of hours if he doesn't have to tear the engine down. Wish I knew what he was gonna do to it.

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

ahhh man, thats not right at all. I probably would have just picked up the engine and took him to court right then since he cant seem to be civil about it. You do have alot more patience.

Court is next. He has made me wait for almost 15 months total for the build and now repair.

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Originally Posted by Fattback

So sorry hear about all this BS you are going through.

THIS SUX!!!!!

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Sorry to hear all the trouble is still going on, hang in there!

Thanks Bro, I'm tryin.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hang in there. You know by now Crap happens that's out of your control. The court will suck and take time. You may have no choice on that one. I'm interested to see how the weld turns out. If you get time take some pics of the repair. Magnaflux would have shown the crack for sure if he looked everywhere. I'm not sure I have ever heard of one cracking there. Good luck!

I think it was in a wreck at one point and the water pump was pushed into the block. It's possible. But magnafluxing the block should have showed it......so he didn't magnaflux it.

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Yeah, He's cool.

Good Luck Slick!

Thanks Dude!

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Well you handled that well. What a BOZO! Are you going to stop by often and make sure he is working on it? Maybe you need to remind him how important a customer is to a business.

I can't babysit him anymore. He needs to handle his business and fix it. I am giving him 30 day of un-interupted time, after that I'll just go by, pick it up (with or without repair) and take him to court. Meanwhile I will have the block fixed by another shop.

VA72C10 · 05-05-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

I can't babysit him anymore. He needs to handle his business and fix it. I am giving him 30 day of un-interupted time, after that I'll just go by, pick it up (with or without repair) and take him to court. Meanwhile I will have the block fixed by another shop.

Sounds like a good plan. Hopefully it doesn't come to that and he gets it right in the next week or so...

Slick67 · 05-07-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Sounds like a good plan. Hopefully it doesn't come to that and he gets it right in the next week or so...

I hope so. It would be cool to make it out for this seasons shows. Just don't see it happening.

Slick67 · 05-07-2011, 05:24 PM

Got some free 6 lug staggered rims and wanna hand em off to a needy person

. Local pickup only.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=463240

Jeffs70 · 05-07-2011, 07:23 PM

Yeah I dont blaim you but the sad part about court is it takes a while most the time. and I know you want your truck finished so I hope the best and this guy actually gets off his rear and fixes it correctly for you.

Slick67 · 05-09-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

Yeah I dont blaim you but the sad part about court is it takes a while most the time. and I know you want your truck finished so I hope the best and this guy actually gets off his rear and fixes it correctly for you.

Small claims court takes about a month. They set the date and both parties must show or a warrant is issued if I am not mistaken. No lawyers are needed as a mediator is assigned to the case. The only issue is getting restitution from the other party, sometimes that's a pain. But looking at this objectively it will all be over soon and I will have my truck back in running order.

kev2809 · 05-13-2011, 06:30 AM

hey david, there is a 327 block on craigslist in spring. think they want 200 bucks for it. its out of a 69 camaro
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Slick67 · 05-13-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

hey david, there is a 327 block on craigslist in spring. think they want 200 bucks for it. its out of a 69 camaro
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Thanks Kevin, I did see that one but it is a large journal because it is newer than a 66. Mine is a small journal. I have decided to have it repaired so my search for a block is over.

Slick67 · 05-28-2011, 10:17 AM

Well, enough complaining. Gotta move on with this project. Found a really good deal on Craigslist. Got a 1969 sway bar and all the brackets, with new bushings and already powdercoated for $60. The larger brackets are custom made for lowered trucks. Thought that was a pretty good score.

I will have something to do on Memorial Day!
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68 TT · 05-28-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

[COLOR="Blue"]...Found a really good deal on Craigslist. Got a 1969 sway bar and all the brackets, with new bushings and already powdercoated for $60. The larger brackets are custom made for lowered trucks. Thought that was a pretty good score.

I will have something to do on Memorial Day!

Nice score.

You might want to wait until the engine is back in the truck before you install it just in case the extra weight moves things out of alignment from where it will be now without the engine. Just a thought.

04-25-2011, 09:34 PM	#1277
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window I had to make an executive decision today. Either I could wait for the engine builder to find me another 66 Corvette block or keep mine and let him weld the small crack. After a month of looking for a good block I decided to let him weld it. He should be picking up my engine in the next couple of days and have it back to me soon........hopefully. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

04-25-2011, 10:07 PM	#1278
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window I hope it works out for you bro! You are taking this way better than I would. But I guess there's only so much you can do. Hope he gets it done soon for you. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

04-25-2011, 11:56 PM	#1279
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Hey man, sorry to hear about all the engine trouble. So what was the deal? Was the crack something you and the builder missed? Sorry if you already said. Where is the crack? what is the plan for welding? some kind of silicon bronze tig, braze or standard arc? Cast welding can be a pain at times. Good Luck! Cool seeing your truck on the Mar-K website. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-28-2011, 05:08 AM	#1281
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window (fingers crossed) Here's hopin'! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

05-02-2011, 01:12 PM	#1282
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Went by the engine shop Saturday, when they are closed, but he was there. I dropped the engine off with him and he was PISSED!!! Simply because when they opened the gate two other guys came in while we were unloading my engine. He actually had the nerve to chew my a$$ for it!!!! I told him that if I had not dropped off the engine it would have never gotten to his shop. All he could say is "That's not true" , yet I have waited for 2 months for him. I will give him 30 days to complete the fix, after 30 days I will pick up my engine and take him to court. What a turd. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-02-2011, 01:55 PM	#1283
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window do what you gotta do...this has gotten ridiculous. you have way more patience than i do... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-02-2011, 02:14 PM	#1284
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Damn man Im sorry about all the trouble. I think I would have waited around while he fixed it. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-02-2011, 04:19 PM	#1285
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window ahhh man, thats not right at all. I probably would have just picked up the engine and took him to court right then since he cant seem to be civil about it. You do have alot more patience. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

05-03-2011, 06:36 PM	#1286
Fattback Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 287	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window So sorry hear about all this BS you are going through.

05-03-2011, 08:30 PM	#1287
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Sorry to hear all the trouble is still going on, hang in there! __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

05-03-2011, 11:15 PM	#1288
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Hang in there. You know by now Crap happens that's out of your control. The court will suck and take time. You may have no choice on that one. I'm interested to see how the weld turns out. If you get time take some pics of the repair. Magnaflux would have shown the crack for sure if he looked everywhere. I'm not sure I have ever heard of one cracking there. Good luck! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-04-2011, 10:29 AM	#1290
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Well you handled that well. What a BOZO! Are you going to stop by often and make sure he is working on it? Maybe you need to remind him how important a customer is to a business. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

05-07-2011, 05:24 PM	#1294
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Got some free 6 lug staggered rims and wanna hand em off to a needy person . Local pickup only. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=463240 __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-07-2011, 07:23 PM	#1295
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Yeah I dont blaim you but the sad part about court is it takes a while most the time. and I know you want your truck finished so I hope the best and this guy actually gets off his rear and fixes it correctly for you. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

05-13-2011, 06:30 AM	#1297
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window hey david, there is a 327 block on craigslist in spring. think they want 200 bucks for it. its out of a 69 camaro Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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05-28-2011, 10:17 AM	#1299
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window Well, enough complaining. Gotta move on with this project. Found a really good deal on Craigslist. Got a 1969 sway bar and all the brackets, with new bushings and already powdercoated for $60. The larger brackets are custom made for lowered trucks. Thought that was a pretty good score. I will have something to do on Memorial Day! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

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