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[767Jockey]

Chas, to clarify, this is NOT an engine builder that I am having the problem with. This is a manufactureer of engine blocks. I am sure that if this situation had happened to Keith Craft or Barry R, or some of the other big FE builders, this guy would supply an instant satisfactoty resolution to the problem. However, as a guy who is likely only going to buy this one block, he just doesn't give a damn about me. If you end up using one of his blocks through an engine builder as described above, you likely won't have a problem. Right now I am holding about $4200 in worthless crap. I need to do whatever I can to try to recover this. If that means delaying telling everyone publicly who this clown is, that's what I need to do. I am sorry if this upsets you. If you are going to go out right now to purchase a new block on your own, I would have no problem telling you privately who this guy is. PM me if that is the case and I'll fill you in.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Chas, to clarify, this is NOT an engine builder that I am having the problem with. This is a manufactureer of engine blocks. I am sure that if this situation had happened to Keith Craft or Barry R, or some of the other big FE builders, this guy would supply an instant satisfactoty resolution to the problem. However, as a guy who is likely only going to buy this one block, he just doesn't give a damn about me. If you end up using one of his blocks through an engine builder as described above, you likely won't have a problem. Right now I am holding about $4200 in worthless crap. I need to do whatever I can to try to recover this. If that means delaying telling everyone publicly who this clown is, that's what I need to do. I am sorry if this upsets you. If you are going to go out right now to purchase a new block on your own, I would have no problem telling you privately who this guy is. PM me if that is the case and I'll fill you in.

OK, that's only Pond, Genesis or Shelby. I agree about the quality builders being accommodated but that ignores the possibly 100 other serious individuals who build their own engines on here. (And FE Forum, Cobra Country, Ford Muscle, etc.) Word travels fast these days.
A block manufacturer would kill to sell 100 more blocks anytime. The good thing is that there are now three alternatives for FE's.
I guess unless we're buying from an established builder (not caster) we'll just remain seated until the situation is resolved.
I think I can figure out who your 'clown', as you put it, is but it may not help any others. Calling him names on a forum might be worse for your cause than stating his ID.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Calling him names on a forum might be worse for your cause than stating his ID.

I agree with ERA Chas. Doug, you might want to consider what we fondly refer to as the "send them the pleadings" gambit. Have your attorney draft up the pleadings that would initiate the suit against this guy, get the damages up as high as possible, and then have your attorney send him a copy of the pleadings, plus an affidavit from you, along with the demand that if the case is not resolved by him doing ________ by such and such a date that he has been directed to file suit in the Circuit Court for your local jurisdiction. The letter should state that this is the final communication that will be made prior to suit and that settlement will not be accepted after filing. In the letter, have him explain how your state's Longarm statute gives you jurisdiction to sue him there in your home town. He'll then have to face the cold reality of either: 1) Settling with you quickly, 2) Ignoring it and taking a default judgment; or 3) Hiring an out of state attorney (who will want his fee up front) to fight the case. Since he's doing business as a corporation, he can't represent himself (unless he's admitted to your state's bar, that is).