Rebuild vs. Reman - Page 5

ImEvil1 · #41 11-12-2007, 12:30 PM

Mike,

"I", as the person who bought my '93 FHP car directly from the state, with ALL service records from not only the State of Florida, but from the Ford dealer that serviced my car from "new", can verify that the original engine is in my car. I know that's not the case with most of these cars, but that's not the point of this discussion.

Back on topic...it's unethical and possibly illegal for people to restamp VINs. We can't stop people from doing it, but we can and will stop people from promoting it on this board.

SparkSVT · #42 11-12-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Winterpark SSP

The easiest way to slove this dilema is get the rebuild as they are most cost effective and have a warranty. There are no inconveniences as having to borrow tools, order parts and ask friend for favors. Then have the VIN restamped. Problem solved.

Even the purists would not know!

Good Luck!

Barry

Wow nice statement. Remind me never to buy a car from you..what an ethical,moral, stand up guy you are..

ImEvil1 · #43 11-12-2007, 09:23 PM

Chris,

Barry seems like a nice guy...just maybe a little misguided with that statement.

Lets not get too personal with this.

My .02.

Vintageracer · #44 11-13-2007, 10:06 AM

Moving this thread back on track concerning rebuild or reman. Yes, I know I also helped get the thread off focus!

Let me know if anyone does get an engine from Groom's Engines for their SSP. I would be interested to see if you are as pleased with their work as I have been!

I live in Nashville and would be happy to help anyone if they need assistance.

calimustang · #45 11-13-2007, 11:34 AM

Thats very close to where i am right now.. dang that guy is hiding something, stay away from him.. whats his ebay name? i might know him across internet?

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Originally Posted by FHP0665

Since I'm having the clutch issue with mine now and not driving it, I was actually going to buy an "extra" T-5 tranny on e-bay tonight so I could get it back on the road while I had the original rebuilt. The seller was out of Apopka which is just north of Orlando. His listing said it was rebuilt and shipping only. I sent him an e-mail asking if I could pick it up and if it had any miles on it since the rebuild as it did not specify. He responded back with "shipping only". I thought it to be strange as well as the fact he didn't answer my question about the miles.

5 minuts left and it's at $160 which I thought was a steal. I figured I would at least try 1 more time and explain I was just down the road in Orlando. I said "I would like to bid on it but can't see paying shipping because I'm in Orlando". I also asked again about the miles. He quickly responded back with "DONT BID!". Needless to say, I don't think he wanted somone coming back and knocking on his door after it crapped out after 100 miles. It went for $250 and I almost feel sorry for the poor sap.

FHP0665 · #46 11-13-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by calimustang

Thats very close to where i am right now.. dang that guy is hiding something, stay away from him.. whats his ebay name? i might know him across internet?

venom1172 is his e-bay name as well as his hotmail e-mail he responded back from which is labeled with the name Hermine Lutz. He has a decent seller rating but why make an issue out of shipping if you have nothing to hide. Hell, if I lived on the same street as him, is he going to call UPS to have it hauled 3 doors down?

calimustang · #47 11-13-2007, 07:49 PM

His rating isnt bad but rather unusual to be like that way to you...

dont know him also...

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Originally Posted by FHP0665

venom1172 is his e-bay name as well as his hotmail e-mail he responded back from which is labeled with the name Hermine Lutz. He has a decent seller rating but why make an issue out of shipping if you have nothing to hide. Hell, if I lived on the same street as him, is he going to call UPS to have it hauled 3 doors down?

Winterpark SSP · #48 11-13-2007, 11:49 PM

Wow. What a topic of conversation. Personally guys I respect whatever decision you make in restoring or modifying your SSP vehicles. I make no personal judgments on postings and was merely offering a possible solution to the situation presented.

SparkSVT · #49 11-14-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Chris,

Barry seems like a nice guy...just maybe a little misguided with that statement.

Lets not get too personal with this.

My .02.

No probelm. My apologies Barry but that statement just rubbed me the wrong way. Your right, I dont know you personally to make that statement. Rough day for me when I typed it.

Chris

FHP0665 · #50 11-14-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SparkSVT

No probelm. My apologies Barry but that statement just rubbed me the wrong way. Your right, I dont know you personally to make that statement. Rough day for me when I typed it.

Chris