Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Dantheman1540]

$500 labor for the motor job. That's not including parts. That's a great price, so that's a big reason to be patient. No one around here would do what he's gonna do for under $2k.

That's a dang good deal!

 

[Fless]

So it's a tradeoff: low cost for a long repair time. I understand that; things balance out.

 

[Rocket Man]

Unreal . That pisses me off. I feel like since he knows you and that you’re a level headed and also patient man that it’s ok to take more time because you’re “buddies”
He would’ve said 2 weeks, I would said 1 week or it’s a no go. I’ve seen motors pulled and replaced in a weekend in backyards before, this dude has a legit shop at his disposal. curious without looking back , is he hooking you up with a crazy good price for the work ? Cause I’ve seen that scenario played out way too many times.
And lastly could be worse, my buddy sent his bagged truck to be worked on at a shop......6 years ago and still hasn’t moved from the same spot , from 6 years ago. Not a wrench has been turned on it. And all the work has been paid in full, around $15k. They “were” friends.

I would have towed my truck home about 5 years ago and took him to court. That’s ridiculous and you know nothing is ever going to get done except one day his truck AND money will be gone.

 

[Tonyrodz]

That's a dang good deal!

Hell yeah.

So it's a tradeoff: low cost for a long repair time. I understand that; things balance out.

Yeah, only reason I brought it to him.

 

[kbuskill]

I know this doesn't make the waiting any easier but it is definitely relevant to this situation or any situation really.

I always say there are three kinds of work...

Good... Fast... Cheap

You can pick any two.

If it's Good and Fast, it isn't going to be Cheap.

If it's Fast and Cheap, it isn't going to be Good.

If it's Good and Cheap, it isn't going to be Fast.

Words to live by... lol

Hopefully he gets you fixed up sooner, rather than later, Tony... good luck.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I know this doesn't make the waiting any easier but it is definitely relevant to this situation or any situation really.

I always say there are three kinds of work...

Good... Fast... Cheap

You can pick any two.

If it's Good and Fast, it isn't going to be Cheap.

If it's Fast and Cheap, it isn't going to be Good.

If it's Good and Cheap, it isn't going to be Fast.

Words to live by... lol

Hopefully he gets you fixed up sooner, rather than later, Tony... good luck.

Time, quality, cost triangle ftw.

 

[Rocket Man]

I know this doesn't make the waiting any easier but it is definitely relevant to this situation or any situation really.

I always say there are three kinds of work...

Good... Fast... Cheap

You can pick any two.

If it's Good and Fast, it isn't going to be Cheap.

If it's Fast and Cheap, it isn't going to be Good.

If it's Good and Cheap, it isn't going to be Fast.

Words to live by... lol

Hopefully he gets you fixed up sooner, rather than later, Tony... good luck.

I remember that old saying, and it’s still true to this day.

 

[Fosscore]

 

[cfmistry]

I believe you can only pick two of those as well... but there is a small area in the middle of that picture that would include all 3! The sweet spot!

 

[Tonyrodz]

I know this doesn't make the waiting any easier but it is definitely relevant to this situation or any situation really.

I always say there are three kinds of work...

Good... Fast... Cheap

You can pick any two.

If it's Good and Fast, it isn't going to be Cheap.

If it's Fast and Cheap, it isn't going to be Good.

If it's Good and Cheap, it isn't going to be Fast.

Words to live by... lol

Hopefully he gets you fixed up sooner, rather than later, Tony... good luck.

I agree. That's why I was trying to be patient and not bother him. I guess we'll see where he's at in 2 weeks.