Hi Guys..THANX for stopping by to read this plea. ray: I am considering buying (Jtroop) John Gentners rebuilt Buick 350, (posted in this section)... but I would really like for someone IN/AROUND Cleveland area, to be a set of 'ears' for me... I would pay someone to go hear this motor run, note its oil pressures at startup and at 2500 rpm, listen for unusual noises at COLD STARTUP.... you know, stuff like that. I REALLY appreciate any help...John says it runs and I have no reason to doubt him but, IMHO, always nice to have a second opinion before making a decision. Please reply asap. :TU: ThanX guys! Wheelz, Tampa Bay
Hey Dennis, Im not your best choice to check out this motor and listen to it. I will run over there for you though. Gary
THANX Gary! I'm going to call John this evening after our local Buick Club meeting to see what he has to say... I'll keep you and the others, posted on the progress. Thanks for steppin up!! :beer Wheelz, Tampa Bay
Gary....John sent me his contact number and tells me he will be at his shop saturday and maybe sunday.... 216.233.1219 Please advise IF you are still willing to do this for me. I will then let you know what I would like you to observe when you go.... ThanX Gary! Wheelz, Tampa Bay
Dennis,I'm in Cleveland.May be busy Saturday picking up a 65 GS but if John's going to be around Sunday I can help you out. Tom
Hey Dennis...thinking that Saturday I could check it out for you if that works for John but Sunday is probally out due to previous plans. If Tom has a better ear he probally would be a better choice, but just let me know. thanks Gary
Well. Ok. Now I have TWO of you interested in helpin me out...THANQ! THANQ! ... I dont really care WHO meets up with John... Gary on saturday?...and Tom on Sunday? Twixt the two of you I should think any issues with this motor deal would certainly be covered!!! :laugh: If You, GARY can make it saturday, FINE!! If not, then pass the baton onto Tom for sunday. Please keep this post ongoing for all corrospondence so we all know whats going on...! THANKS guys! :beer Wheelz, Tampa Bay
wow..THANQ Philip! This site is awesome!!! I dunno any other forum where someone, unknown to most, could ask for help and have 3 different peoples respond! THANX guys! YOU ARE AWESOME!! I dont want to make a big deal out of this but understand,..I just want to feel good about making a comfortable decision here......Lets do this...Philip/Tom, you guys are more-than-welcome to go visit John (take him a 6 pak of Michelob and huge bag of pretzels!!! LOL :laugh: ) at the same time Gary is there, and listen to it as well! :TU: . . OR...when Gary replies with his opinions...and thats all I am asking for, "opinions"... we will determine if further investigation is needed.... then I'll go to 'Plan B' which may necessitate further review, or simply send John all my money.:Brow: FAIR ENUF??? Wheelz, Tampa Bay
Dennis, Just to show the true unity in our Buick V8 community, can I be 4th in line? Beer, pretzels and Buicks; these are a few of my favorite things (I think I heard that line in a song somewhere). I am not far from Cleveland either, so I can pitch in to help if you need me. Just say the word. Gary :beer
I will be stopping by his place saturday and if anyone is interested in joining me please feel free to PM and I welcome the opportunity to meet fellow board members.
Gary..THANQ for your time and your feedback regarding this motor! I O U! I will be sending John an inquiry addressing a few of your concerns. :TU: ThanX again! STAY WARM! :bla: Wheelz, TAMPA BAY
