New crate engine is now a steam engine....bad problem...
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: East Waterboro Maine
That's great news, we were all hoping for this outcome!
Mr. Marshal, I applaud you for entering into this discussion an doing right by MSV.
It's good to know that there are companies out there that still stand by their product!
Safety Car
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From: Chandler Arizona
St. Jude Donor '08
I'm thrilled to hear Mr Marshall personally took such an interest this case and called you to discuss it 1:1. It says great things about his company and the way they stand behind their warrantees.
I've sort of sided with "the Dude" on this issue and wanted to see how Marshall would handle this issue before I got too excited. I'm sure MSV will be happily motoring down the road soon, and Blueprint may end up with more customers as a result of their great service.
I understand MSV's anxiety leading up to the decision but now all is good. I build cars all the time and I am a huge NAPA fan so I'll rest easy knowing I can order a NAPA engine and get one from Blueprint. Glad to hear everything is working out for all sides!
Mr. Marshall, in case you are following this thread please consider being a supporting member of this forum. The folks here are really a great bunch and we can always use a great crate motor!
I've sort of sided with "the Dude" on this issue and wanted to see how Marshall would handle this issue before I got too excited. I'm sure MSV will be happily motoring down the road soon, and Blueprint may end up with more customers as a result of their great service.
I understand MSV's anxiety leading up to the decision but now all is good. I build cars all the time and I am a huge NAPA fan so I'll rest easy knowing I can order a NAPA engine and get one from Blueprint. Glad to hear everything is working out for all sides!
Mr. Marshall, in case you are following this thread please consider being a supporting member of this forum. The folks here are really a great bunch and we can always use a great crate motor!
Last edited by chevy69; Mar 29, 2006 at 08:54 PM.
Drifting
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From: East Waterboro Maine
Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
For those of you that have posted strings on other message boards, I request that you set the record straight and either link them here for my explanation, or simply copy and paste this over their.
It's only fair that everyone that's seen this post over the past few weeks now also sees that Blueprint made this right.
Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by The_Dude
I do wonder why they (blueprint) determined it was a detonation problem after two independent inspections determined it wasn't.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aurora Ontario
I knew Marshall would do the right thing. I specialize in finding information. Early on I did a thorough search for Marshall and Blueprint in hopes of finding something to support your case. Guess what I found???? Nothing...absolutely nothing...no disatisfied customers, no complaints....nadda.
No problems anywhere. You would think with the number of engines they sell you would find something. bottomline is numbers speak for themselves. They obviously build a quality product, time and time again. Based on my research I would not have hesitated in buying one of there motors. I would be more inclined to do so now seeing how they handled this.
MSvette it must have been a bit stressfully for you over the past week or so. Its nice to see the system works. We truly live in a boarderless society when you can shop 1000 miles away and still get the same results you would expect from a local retailer.
Case closed....file it!!!!!!!
Jim
No problems anywhere. You would think with the number of engines they sell you would find something. bottomline is numbers speak for themselves. They obviously build a quality product, time and time again. Based on my research I would not have hesitated in buying one of there motors. I would be more inclined to do so now seeing how they handled this.
MSvette it must have been a bit stressfully for you over the past week or so. Its nice to see the system works. We truly live in a boarderless society when you can shop 1000 miles away and still get the same results you would expect from a local retailer.
Case closed....file it!!!!!!!
Jim
Burning Brakes
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From: Leander Texas
It is great to hear that everything worked out for the good. I am looking forward to hearing how good the new engine Marshall sends will be. Keep us posted on the install with pics MSVetteMan.
Thanks Marshall for being a Brick & Mortar business that stands by it's product.
DR.Jay
Keep us posted on the install with pics MSVetteMan.Thanks Marshall for being a Brick & Mortar business that stands by it's product.
DR.Jay
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
wow......look at the replies of the positives!! See Mr. Marshall, I told you I would make it right!! (I actually did nothing, I just knew the Corvette Forum would reply appropriately). This is an awesome bunch! Now I'm ready to 
P.S.: Mang......I wish I had time to get the motor in and still participate in the burnout contest/crawfish boil........April 8th, at my house guys!! Last year we did damage to over 400 pounds of crawfish, and countless adult beverages!! All vetters invited! You must bring your vette! If you are close enough to attend, please come on!! For directions and more info., PM me.
Mr. Marshall, you're are certainly welcome as well!!
P.S.: Mang......I wish I had time to get the motor in and still participate in the burnout contest/crawfish boil........April 8th, at my house guys!! Last year we did damage to over 400 pounds of crawfish, and countless adult beverages!! All vetters invited! You must bring your vette! If you are close enough to attend, please come on!! For directions and more info., PM me.
Mr. Marshall, you're are certainly welcome as well!!
Last edited by MsVetteMan; Mar 29, 2006 at 10:43 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Where are the Smoky Mountain Cruisers? Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Awesome. It's good see that you are being taken care of. and
to BluePrint.MVM, be sure to serve up the pics of the new engine when you get it.
CONGRATULATIONS! 
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Dunbarton NH
Do you think they would let you do an inspection on the new motor so you could post pics and we could all see the quality of their workmanship before you install it in your ride? It sucks to wait but... maybe they cold post some pics of their guyz building the motor you are going to get? I would like to see some positive pics of a Blueprint motor! (And the actual dyno printout on the motor your putting in the vette!\
Congrats on a great ending to this saga! Now I can get back to work!
Batsy
Congrats on a great ending to this saga! Now I can get back to work!
Batsy