[NewPorsche91132]

Going to respond to a couple of things here.

1 - I think I've admitted a few times that I made the mistake of not getting the PPI. Honestly, this was more just about my dealings with Chuck and trying to warn people who may be doing business with him. I've seen Redline in Arizona, though not sure if Chuck is there anymore, post a few cars for sale on the board and wanted to look out for fellow Pelicans. If Chuck is no longer there, i cannot speak, nor would i speak, to the current quality of the service. However, I will note, as of today Chuck is still listed as a point of contact on the website. This is particularly odd given he told me my car was going to be the last one he worked on. I guess that tale of retirement should align with his tale of the build quality of the car.

2 - To Tippy, if you'd read the post you would have seen that Chuck told me he REBUILT the carbs. The Carbs I got weren't rebuilt at all, there was failing gaskets, clogged lines, everything. I have photos of those from when my mechanic took them apart.

3 - I never expected to get a perfect car. Hell, I never expected to get a car that wasn't without the need to fix some stuff. I think one of the great joys of these cars is being able to do the work yourself. What I DID expect is an honest representation by the wrench who sold and sent me the car. I expected him to then own up when the work he did was done in a rushed fashion and when basic things that he said WERE done, quite simply weren't.

Honestly, I don't think anyone that has responded to this thread would do me wrong.

4 - PPIs are necessary always, as I've come to find out in a costly manner. I'm just glad I was able to talk to some people on this board and also link up with Otto's and Mistress here in LA.

The biggest thing this has taught me is I'll never again buy a car off a board or Ebay, etc. I'm going to use my trusted wrenchs source things that are local. I'm lucky enough to live in LA where there are a ton of p-cars.