[DeTomaso] Pandora's about to turn ugly

Mon Jun 29 20:33:10 EDT 2009

Good advice.  I'll talk to Jeff.

Chris

> From: mbefthomas at comcast.net
> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Pandora's about to turn ugly
> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:30:15 -0700
> 
> You also have Jeff Kimball who might be able to help with his trailer and
> truck. Remember also, if the engine and ZF are still out of the car, you'll
> need a cherry picker and pickup to baul those back as well, not to mention
> all the other loose parts. You'll only get one shot if you show up at his
> doorstep. Any parts you discover missing will probably have to remain that
> way.
> 
> Be prepared.
> 
> Mike
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of Christopher Kimball
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 4:59 PM
> To: mazdastuff at yahoo.com; Pantera List Serve
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pandora's about to turn ugly
> 
> 
> Unfortunately, there'w no point in calling the engine builder tomorrow.
> What transpired on the phone today left no doubt what I wanted.
> 
> 
> 
> If I hear nothing by Friday, I'll start looking for someone with a flatbed.
> I know someone who probably could help--the guy who did my frame work
> earlier this year.
> 
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
> PS: I've been saving all my emails to the forum; they tell the sad tale
> almost in its entirety.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:28:19 -0700
> > From: mazdastuff at yahoo.com
> > To: detomaso at realbig.com
> > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pandora's about to turn ugly
> > 
> > Hopefully it won't come down to that but it sounds like its heading that
> way. Just my opinion, but I would make a follow-up call to the shop owner on
> Tuesday. "Just calling to make sure my vehicle is going to be delivered to
> my house on Thursday." If he feels the problem is still between you and
> Randy just remind him that he was the one that entrusted your car to
> Randy...so it is his problem. Not sure what an attorney would advise, maybe
> sending over a stern letter on their letterhead will light a fire under them
> but while its fresh in your mind you should write down all of your
> conversation's with Dates & Times...that you have had with the Shop Owner
> and Randy. Possibly take pictures showing the vehicle sitting in the back of
> the garage. 
> > 
> > Just be ready to hire a Flatbed...advising the driver that another vehicle
> is blocking. If there is a possibility of loose parts I would suggest
> bringing plastic storage bins that fit in your car or thick plastic sheets
> (drop cloth) to line your trunk with. and bring disposable gloves. something
> will probably have oil all over it.
> > 
> > Good luck Chris. thanks for keeping us posted.
> > 
> > Brian
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
> > To: Pantera List Serve <detomaso at realbig.com>
> > Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 2:20:19 PM
> > Subject: [DeTomaso] Pandora's about to turn ugly
> > 
> > 
> > First, thanks to all of you who have expressed helpful opinions about my
> poor missing Pantera (which isn't really missing now, since I know it's
> location, but it's missing from my garage, nonetheless).
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Today I called the engine builder one final time (the place where I
> dropped it off almost 8 weeks ago) and told him I finally met his mechanic
> friend who has the car. I told him I was not really confident in the
> mechanic's abilities, let alone timeliness, and I wanted the car back by
> Thursday.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > He apologized profusely about the situation and said he wished he'd never
> used Randy (the mechanic). 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Here's where it turns ugly. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > He said he would try calling Randy, but when I pressed that I wanted my
> car delivered to my house by Thursday, either together or in pieces, he said
> he had no way to get it. He sounded irritated that I would expect him to do
> anything more than try to call Randy, especially when I told him he should
> just do what I had to do on Saturday, namely physically drive out to Randy's
> house. (Randy, as you'll remember, has a penchanct for ignoring phone
> calls).
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > He seemed to indicated that since I had talked to Randy, now it was my
> problem. I gave him Randy's home address and suggested he hire a flatbed to
> get me my car back.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > I'm speaking with an attorney tomorrow at 3:30 PM.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Sincerely,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Chris
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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