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I’d be more direct myself, something along the line of “ dude I need to get my truck running, what do we need to make it happen? This engine would work, we need to get it”. F the sarcasm, it’s not gonna work on him. I mean if you need to owe him some money then he should be ok with that, he owns a shop and he’s your friend. Maybe offer to split the cost of that motor and tell him you’ll make payments.
This is a good approach. I would be putting this kind of pressure on him.
 
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I’d be more direct myself, something along the line of “ dude I need to get my truck running, what do we need to make it happen? This engine would work, we need to get it”. F the sarcasm, it’s not gonna work on him. I mean if you need to owe him some money then he should be ok with that, he owns a shop and he’s your friend. Maybe offer to split the cost of that motor and tell him you’ll make payments.
Idk--I already flushed $1500 down the toilet with him--$1150 for the motor and $350 for the cam bearings--which I'll never get back. Idk, I get what your saying, but I'm really torn.
 

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Idk--I already flushed $1500 down the toilet with him--$1150 for the motor and $350 for the cam bearings--which I'll never get back. Idk, I get what your saying, but I'm really torn.
What are your options though? Leave it and never see it running again? Isn’t it worth another $500 to get it fixed? I don’t see him doing anything, he’s just waiting you out. And in that game, he will win. He’s holding all the cards. Time for a serious discussion imo, no more beating around the bush. Maybe if you at least offer, he’ll see you’re serious and get with it and say you don’t need to pay more, or worst case scenario you pay another $500.
 
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What are your options though? Leave it and never see it running again? Isn’t it worth another $500 to get it fixed? I don’t see him doing anything, he’s just waiting you out. And in that game, he will win. He’s holding all the cards. Time for a serious discussion imo, no more beating around the bush. Maybe if you at least offer, he’ll see you’re serious and get with it and say you don’t need to pay more, or worst case scenario you pay another $500.
I might go talk to him tomorrow. I swear I literally want to kick his ass!!
 

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Time to make a move. Get a motor and build that bish, or take your business elsewhere. ******* ******** man. And I’m not trying to be an ass, but some of us did throw down to help you get this done. Maybe that information would help nudge him in the right direction. I dunno.
 
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My new scratch :mad::mad::mad:20201009_134835.jpg
Thx di$%head!! :rage:
That typical lower rust is really coming through now.20201009_135337.jpg
Another :rage:
Here she's sitting--dirty and neglected.:yuno: 20201009_134903.jpg
 

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