Got delivery yesterday and need some help

[klausflorida]

Still working on the car, mechanic wasn't able to get the wheel off with the lead hammer, so I'm looking into the Halibrand three eared knockoff spinner tool kit, anyone using the tool and does it fit?

There was no break fluid leak just not enough fluid in there, I assume Backdraft didn't bleed the brakes correctly when they had the car to replace the caliber.

Mechanic hasn't done anything about the engine vibration as the vibration might come from the unbalanced wheel, so we will see once it is finally balanced.

The new discovery was also a fuel leak, had some smell before in the garage, but thought it might be just normal due to having a carburetor.

Yesterday I walked through the garage and I couldn't believe what I was seeing the windshield cracked just being parked there. After reading some posts and seeing the out of stock on the Backdraft web site, I can already see the next long-term problem.

So far the car has been a hell of a nightmare. Not even talking about Backdraft customer service, they just don't care. I will try headquarters next.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by klausflorida

I'm looking into the Halibrand three eared knockoff spinner tool kit, anyone using the tool and does it fit?


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Save your money, these types of tools do not generate the "shock" needed to loosen an overly tight/too long since removal knock-off. A six pound lead hammer is the tool and otherwise something like this will work: Spinner Removal

[klausflorida]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Save your money, these types of tools do not generate the "shock" needed to loosen an overly tight/too long since removal knock-off. A six pound lead hammer is the tool and otherwise something like this will work: Spinner Removal

I'm just a little afraid with my black painted wheels that the color will come off, considering all the luck I had so far with the car.

[Winchester67]

I have not had to buy any parts, but I can speak directly to emailing Reg. I have a very early car and sent him an email asking about it. He sent me a prompt reply with what he knew about it as well as some pictures of it while it was in their factory. Very professional and friendly for what that is worth. The more time I spend on the forum, the more I am convinced my next car will come from Cashburn, even though I am based in Missouri. He invests a lot of time on this forum and that impresses me. And more importantly, he knows his stuff!

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by Winchester67

The more time I spend on the forum, the more I am convinced my next car will come from Cashburn, even though I am based in Missouri. He invests a lot of time on this forum and that impresses me. And more importantly, he knows his stuff!

Proving that WHO you buy from is more important than WHAT you pay! Would you spend a little more up front to know that you will be taken care of properly? Dealers like Jay, who support the forum and are active should be a clue that they are the ones you want to do business with.

The cost of delivery from a distant dealer is marginal compared to the cost for redoing and repairing.

Just some seeds for thought..........

[Grey 65]

Originally Posted by klausflorida

So far the car has been a hell of a nightmare. Not even talking about Backdraft customer service, they just don't care. I will try headquarters next.

You have been dealing with "Headquarters".

Reg is the owner of Backdraft along with Tony Martin.


Kevin.....

[klausflorida]

Originally Posted by Grey 65

You have been dealing with "Headquarters".

Reg is the owner of Backdraft along with Tony Martin.


Kevin.....

Kevin,

Interesting, I was under the impression corporate headquarters is TR-TEC PTY LTD in South Africa and they are here just the US franchise disti.