got taken for parts / need help replacing

[jimtweet]

This is a really long story, but ill try to keep it short.

On May 22nd, I dropped off parts to a local shop, Philadelphia Chrome. Juan Gonzalez is the guys name. His cell is 1 267 988 5834. I was asked to pay 1500$ up front, and said no way. He stated two weeks for me to get the parts back.

Two weeks, three weeks, 5 weeks, came and went. He stopped answering phone calls, giving me weird texts with weird stories etc,...I would drive to shop and its closed.

Finally after 9 weeks, I decided last night it was time to go to the local police department and file a claim. I spent three hours there last night doing paper work and going through mug shots they were able to pull up. Nothing. The name is linked to 13 address, no drivers license, and of course a bad social security number.

The detective was extremely helpful and seemed to care, but who knows what is going to happen....

This is a call for help. These parts all belonged to my 1980 930 that is in restoration and in the process of being put back together.

Any and all help locating some of these parts is greatly appreciated.

1. rear pop out window frames
2. door handles with triggers
3. SWB front horn grilles
4. SWB front turn signal housings
5. Main window frames
6. door top trim

My car is now sitting at the body shop, out of paint, and awaiting assembly, but I can not do anything until these parts are located.

[gumba]

I would try Parts Heaven in Hayward,Ca.

[IMR-Merlin]

Holy **** dude!

This is BS. After just spending the last weekend at your house and knowing the anticipation of getting you car done, this is a huge set back. I'm sorry I have none of the parts to offer in trade for your hospitality last week!!

This couldn't happen to a better person. You've not only been a forum "friend" but over the years a close personal friend. Let me know if I can help in any way.

[IMR-Merlin]

I have drivers and passengers door window frames that are black. I'll donate those!

[jimtweet]

Originally Posted by IMR-Merlin

I have drivers and passengers door window frames that are black. I'll donate those!

I am not asking for donations, I want to pay for the parts. I don't like hand outs. You know me better then that. I just need some help locating them.

[quattrorunner]

Sorry man that's a bummer.

[jsveb]

Very sorry to hear this.

With this network of friends there must be a way of tracking this guy down? This might help the police in the aftermath.

[kenikh]

SWB horn grills

Auto Foreign Services - Accessory Parts

[IMR-Merlin]

Originally Posted by jimtweet

I am not asking for donations, I want to pay for the parts. I don't like hand outs. You know me better then that. I just need some help locating them.

Yeah man, but you shacked me up for free for 3 nights and I didn't buy a drink or dinner the whole time I was there. It's not a donation brother.

[kenikh]

^ that is how it should roll ������

[jimtweet]

Originally Posted by IMR-Merlin

Yeah man, but you shacked me up for free for 3 nights and I didn't buy a drink or dinner the whole time I was there. It's not a donation brother.

That's called hospitality, now give me my 20$ back for those 56 year old boobies and we'll call it even .

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by IMR-Merlin

Yeah man, but you shacked me up . . .

[IMR-Merlin]

Originally Posted by jimtweet

That's called hospitality, now give me my 20$ back for those 56 year old boobies and we'll call it even .

Those were free... best part. hahahahaha

[jsveb]

I was hesitant about posting this initially.

First, I wanted to make sure I could, locate the parts in my pile of stuff still sitting after moving back to DK.

Second, I remember vividly why these parts have been tucked away. I messed up in my free-hand drilling session at some point while rednecking it in my garage in lower Alabama. Hence one of the holes are off to one side. Arrgh

However, I believe, in a drill press, you can fix it or maybe make the holes oval instead.

Anyways, the parts are yours if you want them. If not, they'll sit on my shelf and wait until I someday find the time to try and mess them up completely...

Here's a couple of pics:





Let me know if you are interested?

Shipping you might wonder about. Well, I was gonna go back to AL for a visit, but won't as it turns out. Instead one of my colleages is going, and I think he would be happy to bring it and ship from AL to you. Once again, let me know what you think.

Don't take Charity, you say. Well , Mr. Merlin gave me some free fittings in exchange for some beers, which I hope he some day will be able to cash in on. "Pass it fwd," I think they say.

[jimtweet]

First things first, I would like to take a minute and say thank you for the guys that reached out to me trying to help. I knew Pelican was a great forum with great people, but did not think you guys would care this much.

I am guessing it only took one phone call from the detective to settle this. Friday afternoon I received a text from a new number saying "this is Juans wife, I will send someone to shop tomorrow at 11:30 with your parts. Please call the police and ask them to close the case"

Obviously my response "I will not close the case until the parts are in my car, see you in the morning"

I show up at 11:30 with a Louisville slugger in the front seat, wait about 40 minutes finally and tinted out black mini van rolls up. Gentleman gets out, opens back of van, and boom, theres my parts.

He is the most apologetic individual I have ever met, he seemed to be one of Juans workers that is caught in the middle of some shady ****. Said he had no clue what is going on, where Juan is, getting calls from cops on daily basis, etc,...I did not ask any questions, I put my parts in my car and bounced.

I have not opened my parts or taken an inventory yet, I was just so relieved to get my stuff back.

Again, thank you so much to the guys that helped, its greatly appreciated and hopefully one day I can return the favor.

[IMR-Merlin]

Price on red car just went up by $2k....

Originally Posted by jimtweet

First things first, I would like to take a minute and say thank you for the guys that reached out to me trying to help. I knew Pelican was a great forum with great people, but did not think you guys would care this much.

I am guessing it only took one phone call from the detective to settle this. Friday afternoon I received a text from a new number saying "this is Juans wife, I will send someone to shop tomorrow at 11:30 with your parts. Please call the police and ask them to close the case"

Obviously my response "I will not close the case until the parts are in my car, see you in the morning"

I show up at 11:30 with a Louisville slugger in the front seat, wait about 40 minutes finally and tinted out black mini van rolls up. Gentleman gets out, opens back of van, and boom, theres my parts.

He is the most apologetic individual I have ever met, he seemed to be one of Juans workers that is caught in the middle of some shady ****. Said he had no clue what is going on, where Juan is, getting calls from cops on daily basis, etc,...I did not ask any questions, I put my parts in my car and bounced.

I have not opened my parts or taken an inventory yet, I was just so relieved to get my stuff back.

Again, thank you so much to the guys that helped, its greatly appreciated and hopefully one day I can return the favor.

Just kidding brother, glad you got a good outcome.

See you in a few weeks.

[quattrorunner]

Great outcome.