URGENT!!! I need the help of the turbobuick community!!!

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Ok, here's the story, I originally bought this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...=8075406111&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1
foolishly, i let him end early with my paypal payment, now there's no ebay recourse. What i was told, is that it's a 86 gn engine and trans, complete, almost ready to drop in. What i received was a casting # 290 1979 carburated buick v6 with a th350 lockup tranny, complete with carburated intake, stamped steel valve covers, etc... We email back and forth several times ( i kept all the emails) and i made all the necessary points of why this is not a 86 gn engine, but yet he insists it is. he even sent me a link from gnttype.org with all the casting numbers, proving i'm right? He says he called a buick dealer who researched the number as a 1986 gn engine code. He re-listed the engine, again stating that it's from a 86 gn, here... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...1621&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr2_PcY_BID_IT
notice that he says he'll post the casting number later...

what i'm asking is that you guys write to him and ask the casting number, and when he replies, tell him it's not from a 86 gn at all... the more he gets this, hopefully will prevent someone else from getting burned and i'll get my money back. Thanks!!!

 

[Grumpy]

sorry but I think it's a scam ..."0" feedback I wouldn't send him a dime .. I'd have to pick it up in person !! good luck getting your $$$ back .. Paypal can't do anything ???? good luck

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Well, the guy did seem on the up-and-up about it, and he said if it didn't sell again, he'd give my money back. I filed a case with paypal, he immediately wrote me back asking me to cancel the paypal thing until after the auction, but i don't want anybody else to have to go through this

 

[Grumpy]

do you live near him ????

 

[fastblackcar]

Ebay

Freddy
there was a post about this auction on this web site a couple of weeks ago, i believe it was under internet fraud/finds, i will send an email about the casting numbers. Hopefully you get $ back, i would be willing to travel with you, to get your $ back.
Tom

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Dan, unfortunately, he's on the other side of the country, in b.c. Tom, thanks for the help, but i won't waste my time trekking cross country for $500. If all else fails, i'll get the heads ported and keep the crank, casting # says rolled fillet crank at least... not a total loss.

 

[Grumpy]

Dan, unfortunately, he's on the other side of the country, in b.c. Tom, thanks for the help, but i won't waste my time trekking cross country for $500. If all else fails, i'll get the heads ported and keep the crank, casting # says rolled fillet crank at least... not a total loss.

do you really think he is goin to send you anything ??? ...I hope he does for your sake ..good luck on your adventure

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

I already have this "boat anchor" that he sent me, but hopefully he'll make good and give my money back, and i'll gladly allow a shipping company to come get it. When something sounds too good to be true... IT IS!!!!!

 

[1QUICK85]

Man sorry to hear about this. I posted this:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191776

I was affraid this %*C$er was going to get money out of someone......especially since he used a picture of someone's engine. Hopefully you get your money back. I would fine everything you can againist him. -Nick.

 

[J-B Racing]

Hey Freddy
I would gladly come over and pick up this Engine for free like I did last year.....

OR.....I hope you get your CASH BACK

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Joe, if i decide to build another engine (highly probable) This one will be a good candidate, even though it's a 14 bolt block, serial number says it's a good turbo crank at least, and i have a fresh set of heads ready to go on..