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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 10:54 AM
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Does anyone have a picture of doc rebuild's 1968 wiring harness? I live in Connecticut and he won't sell to people that live here and I lost my copy
Old Oct 20, 2024 | 11:24 AM
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This isn't DOCs but was posted a little while back
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...14sept2024.pdf

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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 12:13 PM
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This isn't DOCs but was posted a little while back
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...14sept2024.pdf

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Thanks M for reposting it. Because of my Nam PTSD/Brain Trauma, wiring diagrams even in color are difficult to understand. I forced myself to look at the one you reposted.....

NOW IT MAKES SENSE
Old Oct 20, 2024 | 12:16 PM
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Just weird!!!

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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 12:49 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of doc rebuild's 1968 wiring harness? I live in Connecticut and he won't sell to people that live here and I lost my copy
Doesn't Doc live in Connecticut? Not trying to challenge your statement, but have you tried placing the order?
Old Oct 20, 2024 | 03:50 PM
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It doesn't make sense but it's true, he only sells to dealers in CT. but every other state they do
Old Oct 20, 2024 | 04:25 PM
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It doesn't make sense but it's true, he only sells to dealers in CT. but every other state they do
What kind of craziness is that?!
Old Oct 20, 2024 | 05:45 PM
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What kind of craziness is that?!
I take it you've never really looked around the website or dealt with the Doc.... lol
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 06:39 PM
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And it probably has to do with some kind of tax rule in Connecticut. Like a sales tax collected on in state sales. maybe. Combine that with post #8. It does make sense.
Old Oct 20, 2024 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kanvasman
And it probably has to do with some kind of tax rule in Connecticut. Like a sales tax collected on in state sales. maybe. Combine that with post #8. It does make sense.
Honestly I know lots of times if they have a distribution network the company itself doesn't sell. Like Meguiers, they show up at shows and flea markets to show their product but won't sell to the public. Why be a dealer if you're competing with the company itself...
But Doc is still a strange duck
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 07:27 PM
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Yeah, I guess he has all the money he needs and is just being eccentric in the way he does business now.
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I take it you've never really looked around the website or dealt with the Doc.... lol
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No, I haven't. I called them one time in the last 30+ years and the women that answered was a complete AH and I hung up. Never called them again.
Old Oct 20, 2024 | 10:38 PM
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I am amazed that so many Smart People don’t employ internet searches, or even bother to look at a company web sites. Years ago my pretty smart son introduced me to the idea of reading actual Customer Reviews before purchasing a product. I know it takes time, but the information gained is invaluable. As far as the Doctor, he is obviously an extremely opinionated gentleman, and has no problem letting everyone know his true feelings. While I won’t go into specifics, I have chosen to take my business to other Corvette Vendors. I particularly don’t like the comments he (or his web folks make about other suppliers) I am guessing one of the owners must have killed Docs Dog.
Old Oct 21, 2024 | 12:40 AM
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I'm in California and he wouldn't sell to me either. No reason given.
Old Oct 21, 2024 | 12:18 PM
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When I was in the process of restoring my corvette, around 20 years ago, I bought lots of parts from Doc Rebuild without any issues, yes I live in Connecticut.
Lots of threads on here if you do a search on doc rebuild, most of them are not too complementary.
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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 01:07 PM
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He is probably protecting his dealers, by not allowing you to buy direct. Not crazy, actually very common in many distribution circles.
Old Oct 21, 2024 | 03:51 PM
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His colored wiring diagrams are worth having. I also purchased a vacuum hose kit from him last year but have not installed it yet.
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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 06:38 PM
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Who's running Doc Rebuild these days? Is he still going??
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Crazies don't get my business......and yes....


Originally Posted by Buccaneer
What kind of craziness is that?!
Old Oct 21, 2024 | 07:41 PM
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Wow did this ever spiral out of control

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