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dion · 03-20-2002, 03:46 PM

From this day on I vow to learn everything I can about the Chevy Small Block so I NEVER have to deal with Auto Mechanics again! Yes, I just had ANOTHER bad experience.

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Restored 72 Cheyenne C20
San Diego, CA

Benrs86 · 03-20-2002, 05:36 PM

bummer, what happened? i have learned A TON just by digging into my engine and if i get confused i post a q on this board. lots of fun. good luck, Ben

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 08:40 PM

Hey take it easy on mechanic, I'm a licensed journeyman mechanic up here and I'm honest, if I'm not sure of something I'll ask another mechanic. I dont rip people off and I try to give everyone a good deal on work.
Anyhow what happened to you, why you so choked??????

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 08:56 PM

Ya! Same here! I have always tried to be honest.

The biggest problem I have seen being a mechanic is dealing with people who think they know what is wrong, or try to tell you what is wrong. And usually don't know crap, then blame you for fixing something other than what they wanted, even though it wasn't the problem in the first place!

Hey Dean...do you know of any good project trucks around our area?

Reid

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Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 09:05 PM

My job is wonderful we dont get customers, I am a mechanic for a fleet maintenance rental company, and we fix wgat needs to be fixed and send the bills to headoffice.

Where ya from Repo 1?????
Mines a good project if you want to help....LOL

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

Eddie H. · 03-20-2002, 09:41 PM

A red haired Guy cheated me once!!!
SO NOW I HATE ALL PEOPLE WHO HAVE RED HAIR.

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69 GMC LWB 404/400 daily driver
71 GMC LWB 350/700R4 frame-up restoration in progress

03-20-2002, 09:45 PM

hay i like to know what happen.
i own and run a repair shop .
i could tell ya about all kinds of customers
i have delt with.

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72BLUE C10 SWB
86BLUE K10 LWB
87RED S10 SWB
89RED S10 SWB

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 09:49 PM

I'm the foreman at my shop so i deal with an occasional customer problem, but they rented the truck form us so they dont have to worry about their money being spent to fix it.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

dion · 03-20-2002, 09:58 PM

Hold up, this was not a diss to Mechanics! I have a lot of respect for all Mechanics. Here's what happend, I spent $3300 having them put the motor I wanted put in, the original quote was $2500, they rebuilt a motor from a 69' but the block didn't line up so the starter wouldn't work. I had to take it back three times, it's there now. I went back this morning and he pretty much told me to get the f@@k out because he was busy, even though he drops whatever he's doing to talk to any female that stops by. When this whole thing started he told me to come down whenever I wanted, he even asked me to come down to help out a little, paint the motor and clean up the frame, stuff like that. At first he was really into showing me what was going into the engine and how everthing worked. I didn't want to be there in the first place today, I had to get to work, the only reason I was there is because one of the other Mechanics told me that he would give me a ride. I just wanted to ask one simple question, why the brand new starter didn't work and He went off on me saying while I was at home having a beer every night he was under a f@@king car and I could hang out if I wanted to fix it myself. It's funny, he was really nice before I paid him all of that money. He works on all of my friends cars/trucks and most of the time he's a really nice guy, it really ruined my day. I was just venting people, he invites me down and then gets pissed that I'm there and for $3300 he could at least awnser one question. Like I said, I was just venting.

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Restored 72 Cheyenne C20
San Diego, CA

[This message has been edited by dion (edited March 20, 2002).]

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:03 PM

True enough, I'd be pissed as well. A mechanic should always have time for the customer, they pay the bills. I didnt take it as an insult just was wondering what went worng.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

REPO1 · 03-20-2002, 10:11 PM

I agree. He sounds like an ass. Get a couple of your buddies who know lots about engines and have them go down there with ya. Then lets see what kind of excuses he gives you.

I sympathize with ya, it sounds like he is giving us all a bad name.

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

69 longhorn · 03-20-2002, 10:18 PM

Sorry to hear about your troubles,& I would be aggravated also. Your mechanic evidently missed something......you can hear an improperly shimmed starter 1/2 a block away! The difference in yrs on the block is not where the problem is coming from.....its the difference in machining tolorances from the factory,& if the flex plate isnt chewed up, shimming should solve the problem....that should have been part of the job. As another thought,I have seen the rear bushing go bad for no apparent reason on a rebuilt starter,so its up to the mechanic to sort it out.a good mechanic will make it right. good luck......69 longhorn.

03-20-2002, 10:26 PM

dion
i didnt take as a insult,being in the trade
you just kinda want to know.
if you came to my shop and spent 3300 bucks
i would be kissing your a$$.
skirt or pants does not matter,paying the bills and repeat costomers is why we work
on all sh%t boxs every day.
just my 2 cents.

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72BLUE C10 SWB
86BLUE K10 LWB
87RED S10 SWB
89RED S10 SWB

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:29 PM

I agree with blue 72...if it wasnt for the customer all of us mechanics would be standing around with our thumbs you know where. 3 grand is a lot of cash and he should be willing to help without hesitation.doesn't he provide any warranty on his work???

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

CARS4567 · 03-20-2002, 10:35 PM

I'M NOT SURE I AM SAYING THIS RIGHT "PRE-MADONA" IS THE WAY TO DESCRIBE THEM. AS AN EX-SERVICE MANAGER (13YRS), THERE IS A REASON THAT "MECHANICS" SHOULD STICK TO "FIXING" CARS AND "MANAGERS" SHOULD TALK WITH PUBLIC. MY 2CENTS

Dean23 · 03-20-2002, 10:38 PM

true but in some jobs such as mine i need to do both, and I do them both rather well. Some people just dont know how to deal with others.

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage

sigurd · 03-21-2002, 08:51 AM

Hi Dion,
So do you think I should still give the guy a shot with my motor install?

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72 SWB K10
San Diego CA

dion · 03-21-2002, 12:56 PM

Try Smitty's, it's also on Adams Ave, they work on mostly old cars and trucks, I hear they are pretty good.

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Restored 72 Cheyenne C20
San Diego, CA

03-20-2002, 03:46 PM	#1
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Auto Mechanics From this day on I vow to learn everything I can about the Chevy Small Block so I NEVER have to deal with Auto Mechanics again! Yes, I just had ANOTHER bad experience. ------------------ Restored 72 Cheyenne C20 San Diego, CA __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

03-20-2002, 05:36 PM	#2
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	bummer, what happened? i have learned A TON just by digging into my engine and if i get confused i post a q on this board. lots of fun. good luck, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

03-20-2002, 08:40 PM	#3
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Hey take it easy on mechanic, I'm a licensed journeyman mechanic up here and I'm honest, if I'm not sure of something I'll ask another mechanic. I dont rip people off and I try to give everyone a good deal on work. Anyhow what happened to you, why you so choked?????? ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 08:56 PM	#4
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Ya! Same here! I have always tried to be honest. The biggest problem I have seen being a mechanic is dealing with people who think they know what is wrong, or try to tell you what is wrong. And usually don't know crap, then blame you for fixing something other than what they wanted, even though it wasn't the problem in the first place! Hey Dean...do you know of any good project trucks around our area? Reid ------------------ __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 09:05 PM	#5
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	My job is wonderful we dont get customers, I am a mechanic for a fleet maintenance rental company, and we fix wgat needs to be fixed and send the bills to headoffice. Where ya from Repo 1????? Mines a good project if you want to help....LOL ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 09:41 PM	#6
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	A red haired Guy cheated me once!!! SO NOW I HATE ALL PEOPLE WHO HAVE RED HAIR. ------------------ 69 GMC LWB 404/400 daily driver 71 GMC LWB 350/700R4 frame-up restoration in progress __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

03-20-2002, 09:45 PM	#7
L&L BLUE 72 Guest Posts: n/a	hay i like to know what happen. i own and run a repair shop . i could tell ya about all kinds of customers i have delt with. ------------------ 72BLUE C10 SWB 86BLUE K10 LWB 87RED S10 SWB 89RED S10 SWB

03-20-2002, 09:49 PM	#8
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I'm the foreman at my shop so i deal with an occasional customer problem, but they rented the truck form us so they dont have to worry about their money being spent to fix it. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 09:58 PM	#9
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Hold up, this was not a diss to Mechanics! I have a lot of respect for all Mechanics. Here's what happend, I spent $3300 having them put the motor I wanted put in, the original quote was $2500, they rebuilt a motor from a 69' but the block didn't line up so the starter wouldn't work. I had to take it back three times, it's there now. I went back this morning and he pretty much told me to get the f@@k out because he was busy, even though he drops whatever he's doing to talk to any female that stops by. When this whole thing started he told me to come down whenever I wanted, he even asked me to come down to help out a little, paint the motor and clean up the frame, stuff like that. At first he was really into showing me what was going into the engine and how everthing worked. I didn't want to be there in the first place today, I had to get to work, the only reason I was there is because one of the other Mechanics told me that he would give me a ride. I just wanted to ask one simple question, why the brand new starter didn't work and He went off on me saying while I was at home having a beer every night he was under a f@@king car and I could hang out if I wanted to fix it myself. It's funny, he was really nice before I paid him all of that money. He works on all of my friends cars/trucks and most of the time he's a really nice guy, it really ruined my day. I was just venting people, he invites me down and then gets pissed that I'm there and for $3300 he could at least awnser one question. Like I said, I was just venting. ------------------ Restored 72 Cheyenne C20 San Diego, CA [This message has been edited by dion (edited March 20, 2002).] __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

03-20-2002, 10:03 PM	#10
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	True enough, I'd be pissed as well. A mechanic should always have time for the customer, they pay the bills. I didnt take it as an insult just was wondering what went worng. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 10:11 PM	#11
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	I agree. He sounds like an ass. Get a couple of your buddies who know lots about engines and have them go down there with ya. Then lets see what kind of excuses he gives you. I sympathize with ya, it sounds like he is giving us all a bad name. ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-20-2002, 10:18 PM	#12
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Sorry to hear about your troubles,& I would be aggravated also. Your mechanic evidently missed something......you can hear an improperly shimmed starter 1/2 a block away! The difference in yrs on the block is not where the problem is coming from.....its the difference in machining tolorances from the factory,& if the flex plate isnt chewed up, shimming should solve the problem....that should have been part of the job. As another thought,I have seen the rear bushing go bad for no apparent reason on a rebuilt starter,so its up to the mechanic to sort it out.a good mechanic will make it right. good luck......69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-20-2002, 10:26 PM	#13
L&L BLUE 72 Guest Posts: n/a	dion i didnt take as a insult,being in the trade you just kinda want to know. if you came to my shop and spent 3300 bucks i would be kissing your a$$. skirt or pants does not matter,paying the bills and repeat costomers is why we work on all sh%t boxs every day. just my 2 cents. ------------------ 72BLUE C10 SWB 86BLUE K10 LWB 87RED S10 SWB 89RED S10 SWB

03-20-2002, 10:29 PM	#14
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I agree with blue 72...if it wasnt for the customer all of us mechanics would be standing around with our thumbs you know where. 3 grand is a lot of cash and he should be willing to help without hesitation.doesn't he provide any warranty on his work??? ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-20-2002, 10:35 PM	#15
CARS4567 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SEATTLE, WA Posts: 338	I'M NOT SURE I AM SAYING THIS RIGHT "PRE-MADONA" IS THE WAY TO DESCRIBE THEM. AS AN EX-SERVICE MANAGER (13YRS), THERE IS A REASON THAT "MECHANICS" SHOULD STICK TO "FIXING" CARS AND "MANAGERS" SHOULD TALK WITH PUBLIC. MY 2CENTS



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03-20-2002, 10:38 PM	#16
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	true but in some jobs such as mine i need to do both, and I do them both rather well. Some people just dont know how to deal with others. ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-21-2002, 08:51 AM	#17
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	Hi Dion, So do you think I should still give the guy a shot with my motor install? ------------------ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA

03-21-2002, 12:56 PM	#18
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Try Smitty's, it's also on Adams Ave, they work on mostly old cars and trucks, I hear they are pretty good. ------------------ Restored 72 Cheyenne C20 San Diego, CA __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

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