Recent content by replicaracer43

You need to run the valve lash again sooner than later, unless you allready have. Car looks great on display!

Correct, trying to make sure he heard from other legitimate sources that it was gonna be a lot more expensive than originally expected. But at the end, scott didn't expect it to cost a lot, and I agreed to the reduced price because I felt bad for him, but it doesn't seem unreasonable to let...

Just for clarification, it's only been a few weeks, not "out of the woodwork after a year"

Well, I thought I would update the thread a bit, and highlight my shortcomings of keeping track of my labor hours. I, like many others, got caught up in the "coolness" of the build, and got all excited, almost forgetting I'm running a actual business. When I discussed the final cost with scott...

Depends on what brand, condition and age

Sounds great, let me know if I can help!

Send me a PM

I have one that I would probably sell, but no idea if it works or not.

Looking for a good used 727 transbrake if anyone has one laying around?

Lots of good mopar shops around, especially if your willing to travel a bit, or even ship

Really there was no one to blame but myself. I didn't document the time properly, and kinda screwed myself as a result. NOT Scott's fault, just frustrated at myself, really.

Thanks for the kind words guys, I'm gonna thicken my skin and try to hang around a bit more!

I realize I shouldn't have posted about this, it's just been bothering me for a long time. Bottom line is, the car is done, the customer is happy, end of story. My apologies to all you guys. Carry on!

Just wanted to explain my side of the story, as the builder, did it for pennies on the dollar, and I have nothing to say negative about the car owner, other than he was naive, and I got the short end of the financial stick.

Nick is not a engine "builder" he is a engine "assembler" and there is a difference. He has figured out how to take 10 minutes of content and stretch it out into 45 minute videos. That's how he makes money