We have a section in our on line catalog called MOTORS There you can order a basic motor package, and upgrades etc.... But if you have specific questions, it is best to just call us. Later, Cindy
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Fisher Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 12:00 AM To: Robert Meier Cc: Brian Downard Sr; shelby-dodge@imagicomm.com Subject: Re: SD> My 87' GLH-S Shelby Nightmare Begins You know, I could have sworn that TU, FWD Performance, and FM had rebuilt motors for sale on their sites. After looking at them all, I don't see anything about it, except on FM's site, but they don't even have prices. Robert Meier wrote: > Brian, it sounds like the oldest trick in the book. Give you an > expensive price (because they really didn't want to do it) and get it > in to the shop if you say yes, disassemble the car and then double the > price to get it back together. They figure if you say yes to $3,500 on > a 20 year old car, you won't bat an eye at double the price. Easy > pickens for them. Hot rodders and restorers quit using dealers 40 to > 50 years ago because that is how long they have been trying to do this > stuff. > > For 7 K, I'd almost be tempted to take a week off and come do it > myself. They must have located some NOS parts that none of us can find > anymore (but of course they are actually going to use the same parts > you could have bought at NAPA). Best recommendation is to use > reputable aftermarket vendors like Forward Motion and FWD Performance > so the dealers can't pull this [EMAIL PROTECTED] on us. If you can get your > car > back together enough to move out of there, ask around the local clubs > in your area. Someone must know of a good mechanic who can rebuild > your car. All you need to provide is the Factory Service Manuals. Or > you can send your engine to one of the shops who can be trusted and > have it shipped back for much less than they are trying to rake you > over for. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Downard Sr" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <shelby-dodge@imagicomm.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 3:29 PM > Subject: SD> My 87' GLH-S Shelby Nightmare Begins > > >> Hello everyone. It's been a while since I have posted on here. I am >> going to become very active on here, and other sites as well, due to >> the fact that I am going to become an overnight mechanic. The reason >> that I say so, is because Des Moines Chrysler is trying to destroy my >> baby. >> >> Here is the Story: >> On Monday 2/19/07 I was calling around to find if a mechanic would be >> able to rebuild my 1987 Shelby Dodge Charger GLH-S engine back to >> original state. No place would be able to touch it, due to the fact >> of it's age. I did come across the Des Moines Chrysler in, Des >> Moines, IA. I asked them if they would be able to restore my engine >> and they said that they would be able to do so, knowing that it's an >> 87' Shelby Dodge Charger #324. They said the cost would be around >> $3,499.00 to do the job and that is w/ parts and labor. I told them I >> would have a tow company come and get the automobile and deliver it >> to them. >> >> >> On Tuesday 2/20/07, I called City Wide Towing, and asked if they >> would be able to come and pick up my automobile and deliver it to Des >> Moines Chrysler and use a flatbed to do so. They said no problem. >> They told me that it would cost $79.50 to tow it. Which I thought is >> pretty good for towing. >> >> On Wednesday 2/21/07, I don't hear anything from Des Moines Chrysler. >> Starting to get worried if the automobile was delivered yet. >> >> On Thursday 2/22/07, I call Des Moines Chrysler, to find out if the >> automobile is there and what the status is. They said that it is >> there, and they are going to start looking at it, after lunch. I was >> relieved that it did arrive. They said before they start looking into >> it they are going to need around $1,000.00 deposit to start working >> on it. Which I was alright with, because it was going to come off the >> top of the $3,499.00 price, which would leave me around $2,499.00 >> left to pay. >> >> On Friday 2/23/07, Des Moines Chrysler called me and told me that >> they found several other things wrong with the automobile and that >> it's going to cost me an additional $5,000.00 to repair. Well, I >> worked the night before (7:00pm to 7:00am) and was kind of out of it >> until that moment. They knew that that was a lot of money, so they >> told me to think about it and give them a call on Monday. >> >> On Monday 2/26/07, I haven't called Des Moines Chrysler, because I am >> still thinking about the idea, and what my options are. >> >> On Tuesday 2/27/07, this is what I call, "D" Day. Des Moines Chrysler >> calls me and states that they wanted to know what my decision was. I >> asked them what the total cost would be to rebuild the engine, and >> they told me that the engine would not be rebuildable. They are going >> to have to get a long block that is re-manufactured, from Texas. They >> stated that would cost me a total of a ball park figure of >> $6,000.00+. And for everything else included would cost a total of >> $7,100.00+. I stated that would be way too much for me to have to >> pay, unless they had payment arrangements. They said that he would >> need to check with his boss. He called me back with in 30 minutes. He >> stated that there is no payment arrangement options. I then advised >> Just put my Shelby back the way it was, and I will have the towing >> company come and get it and bring it back to me. They said that I am >> going to need more than the flatbed to pick it up. I asked, "why?" >> They said that the front wheels are not on >> the car, nor is the shocks, the rotors, the exhaust (which is hanging >> by a bungee cord), and it's pretty much just a frame. Now my >> understanding was for them to rebuild the engine, not to tear my car >> apart. >> >> On, Wednesday 2/28/07 I tried to contact a lawyer to find out where I >> stand on this issue. I also contacted the attorney general. The >> attorney general didn't have too much to say about the idea. >> >> On, Thursday 3/1/07 I called Des Moines Chrysler to find out if they >> would be able to put the car in the condition where I can have it >> towed back to me on a flatbed. They said that the mechanic that was >> working on it wasn't in on that day and they would be able to give me >> a call tomorrow and let me know. Needless to say I haven't heard >> anything so far on Sunday 3/4/07. >> >> So, I am going to become an overnight mechanic and rebuild the engine >> myself. I am going to know all of the ins an outs of my 87' Shelby >> Dodge Charger's engine. This is the worst experience I have had with >> any company. When I am quoted $3,500 to fix something and then once >> it's torn apart I am told it's going to cost twice the amount is >> outrageous. >> >> So, that is why I am going to be on this list and other sites on my >> GLH-S. So, there will be a lot of stupid questions that I ask, please >> bear with me. I am learning all by myself. My goal is to have the >> Charger working and in perfect condition by this time in 2009. >> >> -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING-------------------------- -- >> >> Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ >> >> To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html > > -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING-------------------------- -- > > Questions? 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