This guy is a real piece of work. One of those 'I'm your buddy 'til I get your money'
He had a new billet crank and damper I bought from him for $2000. He also had an engine and tranny for sale:
http://www.racingjunk.com/post/826457/
He seemed pretty nice and the crank and parts looked good when they showed up. I tried to get him to come down on the price of $18,000 for the engine and tranny but he wouldn't budge assuring me it was all top quality just like the crank. I decided to make the purchase and he agreed to split the shipping which ended up being $1100. I sent him the the cashier's check via FedEx overnight. After 3 weeks of waiting for him to ship the items, I started to not get my phone calls returned. I then had someone else call him. Guess what? He answered the phone! I then called hem back. He didn't answer so I left him a message. He called back enraged saying he was out of town and just got in. He finally shipped it a week later (over 4 weeks later from getting my money). When it showed up this "fresh" engine had oil in it from a year ago, metal in the oil and filter. It was FILTHY inside the engine. None of the fuel lines had been taped off or the exhaust ports. The main bearings were trashed and #2 was all copper. The valvesprings we found were all shot and need to be replaced.
He still owes me a Jessel rocker shaft setup and an aluminum radiator and his half of the shipping.
I have faxed, emailed and called and he won't call back or respond.