Motorhead350
08-29-2016, 01:15 PM
These days, I never really complain, but I think a few of you can relate and I want to get this out... so here it goes.
Earlier this year my father died unexpectedly within three weeks. I was devastated and still am. When this happened, I had to get my K5 out of storage or face it being on storage wars. I always wanted to get it out of storage and back on the road again, but not under these circumstances. The truck was in storage due to a transmission going out seven years ago and my time and money was more important in other places like a van for my band or funding merch... instead of fixing an old Chevy.
So, I got it out with help from a member on here with loaning me a trailer and providing a tow vehicle (of which I didn't ask for, but it made things easier for the both of us) I offered money, but all the was asked for was the cost of gas and lunch. That was beyond fair so I was very grateful. The truck was bought to my place and it sat in the street.
I got the transmission over to a shop (being the trans in alone, NOT the whole vehicle) and paid in full for a rebuild in cash. I got it back a few days later. When I got it back I needed help getting it installed simply because I needed the muscle power on top of balancing it with a jack. I had a few guys show up and I treated them to whatever they wanted. All they asked for was pizza and Gatorade. So we got the whole 700R4 in, but lacked the transfer case and other do das.
A friend of mine was going to show up to guide me though the rest because I didn't wanna break it again. The day he was supposed to show up was uncertain to begin with and I was later told he wasn't coming because he was going to a concert he had forgotten about... so, I was think ok... well, the day of he posts on social medial he was wrong about the concert date and was now treating himself and his new domestic partner to a meal by checking into a restaurant on Facebook. Not even an apology or anything.
It's one thing to cancel plans or tell someone you cannot make it out, but personally when something like that happens, I don't make it clear as to what I'm really up to and if someone REALLY needs my help and I cannot make it, I'll reschedule. I NEVER put off plans with someone because something more interesting popped up, I stay loyal, but that's just me apparently.... JUST ME.
After I noticed I was ditched for the sake of a polish sausage meal, I just lose it and decide to furiously put in the transmission on my own without being at someone else mercy. I noticed the crossmember was in upside down and backwards, I corrected it, some bolts were now missing, I bought new ones... in about a days time of correcting a few things and runs to auto zone and home dept, IT WAS DONE. I recently had a falling out with a neighbor who was into cars too, so when they heard the truck fire up I knew they heard it and I accomplished it with ZERO help from them.
Later I posted it on social media and here how I fixed it. ZERO word from the guy who was going to help and a day later.... it breaks. The truck never made it into over drive. I went to the trans shop to tell them this and they confirmed they gave me the wrong TV cable when my install was actually correct. A few days went on and they told me to bring it in and change me labor to remove and install it, but the rebuild would be warranty work.
A few days went on and it was apparent they wouldn't have time to remove it. So, I took out the transmission myself (removed it in two hours in the street in a heat of anger) and brought to it to them. They rebuilt it and told me to bring the truck over for a a free install. I figured with no one wanting to help even when money is offered, I might as well. Well.... one week turned into two last monday it was supposed to be done, this weekend it was supposed to be done and now they want until friday of this week.
This was supposed to be my summer cruiser and feel good time to forget about all of the recent events and just go for a ride in the Chevy I had as a teenager when daddy was still around and bills were something I never thought of. NOPE. It "We'll try to have it in a few days." and I have been hearing this for close to a month. This is exactly why I removed myself from shops and counting on someone to come over to assist, even when money is involved.
The guy at the shop tells me he's fallen behind on a lot and the commercial accounts that need to be addressed. I ALREADY paid for my service IN FULL, IN CASH. I get that commercial accounts are repeat customers, but at the same time F-U, I paid, it broke, FIX IT! I went there yesterday to put gas in the truck with a gas can because I recall it had 1/8th of a tank when I gave it to them... I don't wanna be the a-hole customer that leaves no gas for a test drive so I decided to swing by to fill it a little.
IT WAS OUT IN STREET. UNLOCKED WITH THE HOOD POPPED and guess what.... NO TRANS!!! Who would have thought??? Someone could have taken my radio, battery or engine if crazy enough. I called them today and they said people were working on sunday to catch up.... that's funny. It was closed and my truck was on a public road unlocked.
So, why am I typing this rant on a monday afternoon when I could be working a ride job until the music pays off? Because I'm waiting on a death certificate to come in the mail that requires my signature, so I'm stuck in the house all day.
I can't stand MOST shops. Never count on anyone to be there for you, people only want to be around when you are doing your best. When you are at your worst, that when you know who your true friends/acquaintances are.
Earlier this year my father died unexpectedly within three weeks. I was devastated and still am. When this happened, I had to get my K5 out of storage or face it being on storage wars. I always wanted to get it out of storage and back on the road again, but not under these circumstances. The truck was in storage due to a transmission going out seven years ago and my time and money was more important in other places like a van for my band or funding merch... instead of fixing an old Chevy.
So, I got it out with help from a member on here with loaning me a trailer and providing a tow vehicle (of which I didn't ask for, but it made things easier for the both of us) I offered money, but all the was asked for was the cost of gas and lunch. That was beyond fair so I was very grateful. The truck was bought to my place and it sat in the street.
I got the transmission over to a shop (being the trans in alone, NOT the whole vehicle) and paid in full for a rebuild in cash. I got it back a few days later. When I got it back I needed help getting it installed simply because I needed the muscle power on top of balancing it with a jack. I had a few guys show up and I treated them to whatever they wanted. All they asked for was pizza and Gatorade. So we got the whole 700R4 in, but lacked the transfer case and other do das.
A friend of mine was going to show up to guide me though the rest because I didn't wanna break it again. The day he was supposed to show up was uncertain to begin with and I was later told he wasn't coming because he was going to a concert he had forgotten about... so, I was think ok... well, the day of he posts on social medial he was wrong about the concert date and was now treating himself and his new domestic partner to a meal by checking into a restaurant on Facebook. Not even an apology or anything.
It's one thing to cancel plans or tell someone you cannot make it out, but personally when something like that happens, I don't make it clear as to what I'm really up to and if someone REALLY needs my help and I cannot make it, I'll reschedule. I NEVER put off plans with someone because something more interesting popped up, I stay loyal, but that's just me apparently.... JUST ME.
After I noticed I was ditched for the sake of a polish sausage meal, I just lose it and decide to furiously put in the transmission on my own without being at someone else mercy. I noticed the crossmember was in upside down and backwards, I corrected it, some bolts were now missing, I bought new ones... in about a days time of correcting a few things and runs to auto zone and home dept, IT WAS DONE. I recently had a falling out with a neighbor who was into cars too, so when they heard the truck fire up I knew they heard it and I accomplished it with ZERO help from them.
Later I posted it on social media and here how I fixed it. ZERO word from the guy who was going to help and a day later.... it breaks. The truck never made it into over drive. I went to the trans shop to tell them this and they confirmed they gave me the wrong TV cable when my install was actually correct. A few days went on and they told me to bring it in and change me labor to remove and install it, but the rebuild would be warranty work.
A few days went on and it was apparent they wouldn't have time to remove it. So, I took out the transmission myself (removed it in two hours in the street in a heat of anger) and brought to it to them. They rebuilt it and told me to bring the truck over for a a free install. I figured with no one wanting to help even when money is offered, I might as well. Well.... one week turned into two last monday it was supposed to be done, this weekend it was supposed to be done and now they want until friday of this week.
This was supposed to be my summer cruiser and feel good time to forget about all of the recent events and just go for a ride in the Chevy I had as a teenager when daddy was still around and bills were something I never thought of. NOPE. It "We'll try to have it in a few days." and I have been hearing this for close to a month. This is exactly why I removed myself from shops and counting on someone to come over to assist, even when money is involved.
The guy at the shop tells me he's fallen behind on a lot and the commercial accounts that need to be addressed. I ALREADY paid for my service IN FULL, IN CASH. I get that commercial accounts are repeat customers, but at the same time F-U, I paid, it broke, FIX IT! I went there yesterday to put gas in the truck with a gas can because I recall it had 1/8th of a tank when I gave it to them... I don't wanna be the a-hole customer that leaves no gas for a test drive so I decided to swing by to fill it a little.
IT WAS OUT IN STREET. UNLOCKED WITH THE HOOD POPPED and guess what.... NO TRANS!!! Who would have thought??? Someone could have taken my radio, battery or engine if crazy enough. I called them today and they said people were working on sunday to catch up.... that's funny. It was closed and my truck was on a public road unlocked.
So, why am I typing this rant on a monday afternoon when I could be working a ride job until the music pays off? Because I'm waiting on a death certificate to come in the mail that requires my signature, so I'm stuck in the house all day.
I can't stand MOST shops. Never count on anyone to be there for you, people only want to be around when you are doing your best. When you are at your worst, that when you know who your true friends/acquaintances are.