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Steve..sorry to hear all of this.
The only consolation I can give you, is that we all have been
“ripped off” at one time or another in this “antique car” business. I just paid
$1500 for a new convertible top and boot for the Rambler. The a-hole did not
even wipe the dirt off the frame with a wet rag and I have mud-dobber dirt
fall out each time it goes up and down! You would have figured he could have at
least wiped the frame with a wet rag and fogged on some black paint; a $1.99 can
of Wal-Mart paint would have been nice. I have been waiting 6 months for the
boot and he told me that its not available. In his defense I will say he gave me
back $100, but it will cost me more than that for the boot. (That’s just one
story..I got more!)
Try to remain calm..it’s impossible for me...I know how you
feel.
Ollie
I have been waiting to tell you all, the good news that my 64 Dodge
project is painted. It has been for about a month. BUT, something has happened
to my former friend-painter, and he has really ripped me off. As per our
agreement ( not in writing) I was expecting to have a final bill of about $1000.
But the bill was for $5,200 ! and he would NOT negotiate. I had to take him to
small claims court to settle it. The judge ruled that I pay
$3,200 . The painter was mad because he didn't get the total of his bill
and would not give me back my car- even tho I had a bank money order
for the $3,200. I had to get the Sheriff to go with me to enforce the judges
ruling. I loaded up my car and there was extensive damage to the new paint
in several ares. I asked the Sheriff new young deputy what to do about it,
and he said it would have to be settled in a civil suite. I asked to get the
paint and materials that I had paid for, and the painter said he threw it away
when I told him I wasn't paying that bill. This painter must think I
won't do anything because I am a "nice guy" , but he never has seen me mad!!.
This sure has taken the fun out of the Brutus build.
-- Moral of the story, never make an agreement
- even with a friend- unless it is in writing. When money is involved a friend
can become your worst
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