I was quoted $250.00 for the entire job plus $125.00 to put it together. It
was to be done in two weeks. Had I known it would be anywhere near this
price, I would have purchased the available INSERT rods and bearings for the
216 so that the babbit issue is moot. I can and do overhaul my own engines
but not babbit. But the price and the timeframe was so reasonable, I let
them do it. Simply amazing.
But then again, I cant go to McDonalds drive-thru without getting a wrong
order. It has to be me. Today I ordered a small coke and large fries. What I
got was a small coke extra ice. (extra ice in a small coke? hello?) I swear
I speak very clearly but I am absolutely convinced its just a brand new
world out there. Everyone I talk to around here has the same luck everywhere
you go. I own a printing business so I think I will make up some triplicate
forms and submit all orders (including McD's) in writing! Hopefully someone
out there will know how to read.
They did a wonderful job on the engine by the way. No complaints on the
workmanship. Goes to show you that great workmanship in business isnt
everything. Integrity and honesty in pricing and scheduling is just as
important. It IS a hobby so I shouldnt be whining. But when you spend about
8 hours a day on your hobby, it becomes a bit more than just a "whenever is
fine" deal.
I have saved lots of money just sitting here listening to you guys. So I
suppose it all evens out. From now on, I do it myself. I dont care what it
is! Many more updates to come!
Deve Krehbiel
Hesston, Kansas
1950 3100 * 1949 3600
www.speedprint.com/Deves50/index.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
To: "Deve Krehbiel" <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>; "OleTrucks"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Project Update
> Deve,
>
> I don't think $830 is out of line for this kind of work. This is a
vanishing
> craft and unless the shop grossly exceeded the original estimate, the
price
> seems fair...I've never had a machine shop deliver anything on schedule.
> They are always hit with "rush" jobs for customers who need their machines
> for their livelyhood.
> I usually expect them to take about 2 or 3 times longer than they quote
> initially.
>
> Jack Halton
> 51 GMC 1/2 ton
> Winter Park FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Deve Krehbiel" <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>
> To: "OleTrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 6:54 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Project Update
>
>
> > Well.. Heres some news for you.. I have bad luck dealing with the
> automotive
> > industry. I bet you havent heard that before! LOL!
> >
> > So I get a call from the machine shop that is re-pouring the new babbit
in
> > my 216 that the engine is done. Holy %#$#!! They have had it since March
> 12
> > and its done! 5 months and they actually called me and told me they are
> > finished!! I am almost in tears! Since its a babbit re-pouring job with
no
> > insert bearings, I tell them to assemble the rods and pistons and cam so
> the
> > short block is basically done. A few too many variables for me since
> > shimming these babbit rods can be tricky. Besides, they tell me its only
> > $125.00 for the assembly. I say go for it.. piece of mind is worth
> > something.
> >
> > So I get there and they present me with a bill for $830.43. In other
> words,
> > 5 months and $830.43 later, I get my engine back. I will let you guess
> > wether or not I am a happy camper. I had the head done somewhere else
and
> > no.. I didnt ask for gold plating nor did I get it!
> >
> > So then I take my old broken starter to an Auto Electric shop and have
> them
> > rebuild the starter. Just the starter and the standard AD kick start
> manual
> > solenoid. He rebuilds it and charges me $160.00. I will let you decide
> what
> > mood I am now in. At least he was prompt about it taking only a week
> longer
> > than he had promised.
> >
> > Deve Krehbiel
> > Hesston, Kansas
> > 1950 3100 * 1949 3600
> > www.speedprint.com/Deves50/index.html
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
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