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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Bought L88 hood from showcars bodyparts in Ontario Canada.p.o.s.picked it up the other day,has 3 cracks,hits the windsheild,bolt holes missing.Said 3-4 weeks to get it,took 3 1/2 months.Not sending it bk wont get it for another 6 months.Guess I got alot of repairs to do.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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GD,
Some vendors act like that because we don't hold them responsible. I certainly understand your position though, you just want to get on with your project. And that's what they're hoping!! Makes us appreciate GREAT vendors like De Witts, Bairs, Wilcox etc.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Well I sent the nasty email,see if anything comes out of it,but I doubt it.Noticed a bunch of waves in it also,making me sea sick.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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I just read their site on retun policy Reading this prior to ordering would cause me to rethink about an order with them. Sorry to hear your problems.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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I just reread that also.Looks like I just got my butt cracked open.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I just reread that also.Looks like I just got my butt cracked open.
Just like their site says, with some heavy sanding and mods you butt will fit once again.
Don't really mean to make fun of your situation.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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nothing a big grinder and a gallon of reisn wont fix.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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These guys have been scamming for along time, use to be called glassworks, then they changed the name every few years. This goes back to the 80's. Rumor was he took alot of money depsits and took off under glassworks. They also sell on ebay, dont remember the name, delt with them once for myself (never again) and one of my customers (warned him before dealing with Rob) He got screwed, but atleast not as bad with my advise
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Under the name of showcar bodyparts now.Rob had every excuse there was.Yes he's on e-bay.Stay away.
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a bump for my buddy Doug
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Have heard bk from Rob,and willing to reslove this matter.Will keep you informed on outcome thanks all.
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