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10-25-2018, 11:36 PM | #1 |
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Anyone with experiences working with Gocat speed shop?
Curious if anyone has some recent experiences with Go Cat speed shop for an engine rebuild or having Eric build you a flathead. How long did you wait for you engine? How was the quality of workmanship?
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10-26-2018, 03:27 AM | #2 |
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I didn't have Eric build my engine but I did consult with him about my cam selection and had him rebuild my dual 94 carbs. This has been several years ago (6-7). He was pretty much running a one man shop back then but we spent a lot of time on the phone and e-mailing getting my EAB together.
I ordered some polished carb horns from him and he ended up outsourcing them because he was swamped and didn't have time to polish up his custom made ones. Eric, despite his workload was very pleasant and helpful as I ran into some bumps in the road. He took time to answer my questions and the quality of his work on the carbs was great. He advised a Howard M-6 cam for my set-up that proved to be the perfect choice for my needs. Give him a call and ask him what his production time line is now. I love his website, especially the embedded videos of those sweet flatheads running. Chap |
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10-26-2018, 12:02 PM | #3 |
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Not to redirect clients from Go Cat, but if you want someone local, Gary (GOFAST here on FB) is on Long Island and a Flathead master. He did all the machine work on my 8BA, supplied a very thorough "kit" of parts based on my desires and his knowledge and answers every dumb question I shoot his way. I wanted to assemble the motor myself.
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You would be better using someone closer to you.
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Whatever you do don't go there. My experience with Go Cat Speed Shop was absolutely horrible. Waited 4 years to have my flathead completed and got about 50 miles on the engine before it blew up. ( back 2 connecting rod bolts were loose, never torqued down properly) Go Cat wouldn't stand behind the engine build so I went somewhere else to get the engine rebuilt. I would follow the advice of others on here and go get your flathead built closer to home. There are flathead engine builders out there a lot better than Go Cat Speed Shop and the wait time is considerably less. I have been emailed by a couple of guys that have been waiting for 2 years to have an engine built.They heard about my experience with Go Cat and now wish they would have went with another engine builder. Go Cat is extremely slow and you will be waiting a very long time to have your flathead built. That guy on Long Island sounds interesting. Might be worth looking into.
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10-30-2018, 08:15 AM | #9 |
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Where are Go Cat located?
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10-30-2018, 09:31 AM | #10 |
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Fordbuilder; apparently you are not set up to accept PM's on here. I couldn't get my PM response sent to you. I can tell you all about Go Cat. Sorry to hear you have been waiting for your engine to be completed for the last 18 months. You can change your settings on here to accept PM's or contact me on the HAMB.
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11-17-2018, 06:10 PM | #12 |
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Really good FH builder here in Nebraska. Schmidt Machine in Fairbury Nebraska. He's done several for me with good results. Reasonable turnaround time and does the initial break in run.
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11-18-2018, 08:26 AM | #13 |
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If anybody needs an engine building in the Columbus Ohio area - just PM me.
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04-26-2019, 06:22 AM | #14 |
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I waited a little over three years until I finally got fed up and asked for my money back. Well, after the yelling stopped I got part of my money back and never heard from him again. I am hiring an lawyer to file a law suit. Good luck to anyone dealing with Eric Brown.
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Theres more than a flashy web site needed when looking for a good builder. Look for someone who actually uses the engines there building as a calling card. Hard way to learn. Eric just called me offering a bunch of parts to build a stroker engine could that be some of what he was building for you?
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Some guys looking for builders are more concerned about price. Some guys want the ultimate performance regardless of the price. Others are trying to bridge the gap between both worlds. I will tell you this for I'm in the thick of an engine project right now. Buildings these motors isn't cheap. You can buy all the most expensive parts, but get shoddy machine work or find someone who truly doesn't know what combos work and why. In the end, you wind up with a motor that drained your bank account and fails to live up to your expectations. Do your homework, talk to as many people as you can, and speak to your builder first. You'll know right away if you are in the right place. Thankfully, this nut I know in CT agree to take my junk and turn it into a gem. |
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08-02-2019, 01:43 PM | #17 |
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If anyone has more info on gocat I'd sure love to hear. I am thinking about sending him a Flatty to build.
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Don't send it to him unless you're ok waiting 2-3 years for him to do anything. He won't communicate with you, he won't be honest with you and he'll get pissed at you when you ask him for updates. And he'll want you to pay for the job up front while telling you it'll be a month or so. |
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08-02-2019, 04:31 PM | #19 |
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That's what I am afraid of. I don't want to pay up front.
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Where are you located
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08-02-2019, 04:43 PM | #21 |
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He'll goose you into paying up front by saying he'll pay for shipping or some free polishing or something to get as much of the $ now. He needs it to buy parts for other jobs he's way behind on.
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Some people never seem to learn.
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08-02-2019, 06:28 PM | #24 |
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Go cat speed shop is building me a motor as of now. When I initially talked to him I told him if he can complete the build for me by September. This was about 2 months ago. So far every time I text or call him he responds. So far my experience with him has been good.
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08-02-2019, 09:12 PM | #25 |
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I'm in Florida
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IMHO - I will never pay up front for anything . . . because once they have 100% of your money, what incentive do they have to deliver on time . . . none! I don't mind a deposit, I don't mind progress payments - but never pay for anything big up front. If they demand that - find somebody else. It is basic Human Nature - we are motivated to GET PAID, not because we were already paid. Just the way it is . . .
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08-03-2019, 08:19 PM | #28 |
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I agree, never pay full amount up front. I left a deposit which was a little less then half the price of the motor. He didn’t give me any attitude about it. This is just my experience with Go cat so far.
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09-04-2019, 03:10 PM | #29 |
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I'm in Pa
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Did you miss the prior comments on this guy in this thread? Based on what I read before even getting to your question I wouldn’t have even given a thought to using go cat
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09-13-2019, 02:11 PM | #31 |
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You are right. However, I did t do enough research beforehand. But, that's on me.
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Go Cat is one engine builder to avoid. The other is Flathead City in Oregon. Don't give either one of these engine builders any consideration whatsoever. Save yourself a lot of grief and go somewhere else to get your flathead built.
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I’m actually holding him up cause I’m waiting on some tony baron heads to be made. They are the best heads out there for a Flathead.
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What about Kiwi Kev ?
Worth a try - if anybody can the Kiwis can. Chris.NZ. |
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Hey guys, this place is nothing but a ponzy scheme. He seems to be knowledgeable about flatheads when talking to him. But he wants full payment. In reality he's so far behind on his builds you won't see your finished product for years, if at all. Anyone who wants personal k owledge on Eric feel free to PM me.
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Clo, if I were you, I'd demand to see what is done on my build.
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Poor fucker. Check these forums before you take the plunge
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I considered going to the county district attorney and state attorney general and file a complaint for theft. That much money is considered grand theft which means jail. He's also operating with an expired business license. If you look at one of his recent Instagram posts, he's got crap tons of $ invested in vintage intakes. If you have the means, I'd go to his shop with a few buddies and get your money back in those. Then sell then online. Good luck. Hope you get something out of this. It's a shitty situation that a bunch of us have gone through with him. |
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I wish you guys all the best - and that you actually get a performance flathead in your cars. It may be the second one you have to pay for, but don't lose hope and if I can help any of your guys who were suckered into this "deal" with GoCat, just PM me.
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I read posts like this and the Paul Bradley floor pan post and really wonder how people can do business like this in a small community. Even though we are from every part of the globe, we are still a very tight knit community bonded by our fascination with Early Fords. Our community seems to grow even closer in the information age that we live in now. Positive feedback moves slowly, but negative reviews spread like wild fire.
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Blah. Never mind. Bad news.
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I feel badly for all those having problems with this situation. Having said that, to me, it would only be in an alternate universe where I'd give somebody an engine and ten thousand bucks up front.
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This totally stinks. Please fight back in what ever way to you can. This scum bag GoCat is posting away on Instagram. There has to be something that can be done.
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Unfortunately, I think there's a lot of guys who have been waiting well over 2 years paid in full. Unless you're a buddy of his you get nothing but excuses. Only way to get your $ back is to take it out of his shop.
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I'd go see him and let him know that you're going to collect your $10,000 - one way or another. I'd take it out in parts if I had too . . .
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Good thing this guy was not in Chicago in the 40's as the mob would've sent somebody in to "knee cap" him.
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Just saw this on Craigslist....
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If you go to see him, make sure everything you're doing is above board, that you're not threatening him in any manner and that you operate in a safe and legal manner and that you document any "deal" you guys come up with. If it involves "parts" - you need to know that they are HIS parts, that he has legal title to them and that he has a right to use them as payment back to you. You don't want to be in the middle of any sort of legal situation - as parts he has, may not be his . . . or they may even have a lien filed against them. One never knows . . .
Don't put yourself in a situation where you commit a crime and end up on the receiving end of the legal system . . . not worth it in any way . . . every for a $10K loss. |
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Here's the website. Go to it guys... http://gocatspeedshop.com/
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Just a word of caution when dealing with an engine rebuilder. I had a machine shop with an excellent reputation and long experience rebuild my 21 stud engine. After I installed it and installed the entire front clip the engine wouldn't start. It turned out the engine rebuilder hired an apprentice to do the reassembly of the engine because the shop had a heavy workload. Guess what? The apprentice installed the cam gear on the camshaft wrong! The shop owner did not check it and I did not check it either. Why should I check it? I was dealing with a reputable shop I thought. Fixing that mistake was not any fun as you can imagine. This is just one more thing to think about when selecting a rebuilding shop. Jim in San Jose
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This guy doesn’t have two nickels to put together. Please believe me when I tell you. There is NO MONEY there. It’s.. zip. If anyone is having trouble getting their engine, carbs . Etc from Eric, your options are very limited. Feel free to PM me if any information is needed on GoCat. I will help you in any way I can.
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Tubman: He offered to pay for a new set of gaskets. I didn't want him messing around with the whole front grill, radiator, etc. so I did it myself. He is not a bad guy. He just made a poor business decision to have inexperienced people work for him and not inspect their work. I believe in giving young people a chance to work and learn but as a shop owner you have to make sure they do it right. So both the shop owner and I learned something from this experience. Jim in San Jose.
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Stay away from Eric B.at Gocat Speed shop in Englewood,Colorado. I'm consulting with Arapahoe Co.Sheriff's/Englewood Police Dept. for Theft and Fraud charges. Legal charges are pending! He owes a lot of people. You have been warned!
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Keep us posted what happens. I cant imagine much will happen in terms of getting any money out of him. He has none.
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why on earth would any body pay 10,000 for a flat head rebuild
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Performance parts on Flatheads cost a lot more than on a SBC, but shop rates are shop rates . . . and machine shop and assembly work in typically over $100 a hour in many places. Doesn't take that long to eat up $5000 of labor - especially when you start a lot of hand work ---> porting, relieving, valve setup, etc.. I've heard of quite a few guys spending over $10K for what I'd call a 3/4 style street engine (at places like H&H in SoCal). Now if you start getting into higher end parts ---> superchargers, injectors, etc -- the price goes up. |
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I agree with Bored&Stroked, I have 1 engine it would cost at least that much again to replace if I had to. If I could afford a set of Ardun heads, 10k would seem like chump change.
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That gives me an idea. Maybe I should have some aluminum valve covers cast for an early Dodge (or maybe DeSoto) that look like Ardun covers. I would sell them for a paltry $5000.
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Someone makes Ardun & Flathead valve covers for SBC's already. I'll leave it to you all to judge
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You guys don't listen? Stay away from Eric B. at Gocat Speed Shop in Englewood,Co. I'm consulting with Arapahoe Co Sheriffs/Englewood Police Dept.For Theft and Fraud charges! Legal charges are pending! He owes a lot of people. You have been warned!!
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rsc337, thanks for the warning.
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The real reason is boat racing. They were designed to bolt on to a boss cast into Thickstun heads and protect the spark plugs from shorting out from the splashing water. Thicktun was friends with Frank Baron who was a big cracker jack racer. Thickstun died of a heart attack while making whoopie to a young lady up at the lakes.
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Hopefully it was from a heat attack and not a gun shot from and irate boyfriend or husband.
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He posted photos of a 59A block that he supposed to build for me on Instagram but never sent any photos of progress. I suggested to come and pick up the unfinished block, just to get something but he refused. I never talked bad about him on social media and always tried to find a solution as I know how hard it is to run a one-man-shop, but now he blocked me on Instagram and doesn't reply to my email. Yes, I know what you guys are saying, why did you send him that much money? Because I thought it is a small world of like minded honest people who help each other. A very expensive lesson for me. And by the way, my 32 roadster is almost finished now, just missing the motor :-), Ralf from New Zealand |
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See...I told you guys I wasn't lying. Cyclone Racer contact me.
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The guy is a total sham and a liar. Stay far away from him.
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Yes...But I will not discuss it over the Internet. I had to go to his shop and take back/retrieve part of my block and parts. Legal charges are pending.
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Maybe a little less insanity and a little more work would get him out of hot water. I hope this all works out for you. Good luck and good riddance to Go Cat Speed Shop. I also find it telling that he has yet to come on to post to attempt to clear his name. He knows this post is here and on other forums. Last edited by Tim Ayers; 04-22-2020 at 08:29 AM. |
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I personally have always had a problem with operations that have "cutsey-poo" names. "Go-Cat Speed Shop"? Give me a break. This guy just enforces that feeling. I like names like "Precision Machining" or maybe even "NAPA". Our local NAPA guy in Brainerd is an expert with flatheads.
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I wonder how many people that dealt with this guy got anything in writing(contract) from him? With nothing in writing its difficult to prosecute guys like this because it's your word against his word. In order to get this guy into the legal system(or jail) you have to show a pattern of failure to perform. Contracts are evidence. This guy does deserve to serve some time, but without some good solid evidence he may escape the system. I hope for the best for everyone who has been take by this scumbag. Even if he does get hauled into court you can rest assured that he will get a taxpayer funded lawyer.
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It must have been recent.
He will still post and make comments on other flathead related accounts. Thats where I found his crazy conspiracy theories he believes regarding the Corona virus. Search #gocatspeedshop. You should be able to find those comments that way unless he deleted those as well. He knows damn well this thread is going on. |
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Let me guess: It's full of conspiracy theories, anti-government, anti-human decency, and flat out bullshit, right?
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Well... we have seen a a few Gocat posts now...
Let's talk flatheads, leave the shit for shit singers. care less otherwise here. Nothing stupid from a dude on Instagram helps this hobbit or hobby. As they say when the shit hits the fan it will not be distributed equally. Whatever that means. Flatheads is what we do or care. . Last edited by Tinker; 06-21-2020 at 01:47 AM. |
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Yeah 'singer', LET'S TALK FLATHEADS! The "dude" that you refer to takes peoples' flatheads, and he takes their multi-THOUSANDS of dollars, and he keeps it ALL to himself! Won't return the engines, and he won't return the monies to the owners! So, you just continue to "care less otherwise", while the good folks above who have lost so much continue to show concern about some form of restitution. DD |
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I still don't understand why this person is not in jail. I sure hope this thread alerts anyone who might be tempted to use this thief.
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"Tinker" - Are you feeling OK?
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Yes I have had a bad and ongoing problem with Eric Brown of GoCatSpeed shop.
My experience with Eric proved him to be a LIAR and a THEIF. Do not trust that man he will rob you at first chance. If you would like more info on that crook let me know I have proof of his lies in e-mails. He owes me over $2,000.00 and has been making excuses for over three years!! (bad economy, sick family etc. etc.) What a looser and bad business man he is. He gives a bad name to mail order engine builders (assembler only he has no machines and does no machine work) Just Another Day 2020 |
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With all of this theft and crap going on at Go Cat why isn't someone doing something about this? Last time I checked isn't theft a criminal offense?
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I have been waiting for a tad over three years for my flathead from him. I got duped too, unfortunately. Many, many excuses from him as to why it hasn't been completed. I will be contacting the BBB and local law enforcement. I doubt anything will come of it but I will try.
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i cant believe the business is still open!!!!
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looks like a prime example of bullshit baffling brains.after all this time with him still robbing people.if they did a search before throwing their money away they must decide the negative reports are picking on him and they are smarter.you can not fix stupid
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I have no dog in this fight, but when I read this late last night I got an evil thought.
So I sent an inquiring email about midnight. I got an answer about noon. Maybe I should come back with a question about delivery time and payment options? > Hi, I'm thinking of sending my '37 block out for a full rebuild. I've > heard good things. Are you still doing this work? > > -Jeff Yes I still am ! considering the whole coronaHOAX is killing our way of life ! You have a '37 engine in a '35 ? I usually don't build 21 stud engines but I have some I can build for you or you can send me the one you have. Email back or Call with any questions on parts, if you want just a mild rebuild or something with more performance. (720) 284-1790 -Eric
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Good one Jeff! I would like to hear more about his payment options wouldn't you?
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Just Wow! I can’t believe just how many people have been scammed and the money involved. Almost got scammed by a local “Off-Road” builder if bumpers, sliders, etc. Luckily J didn’t give him any money, only some material. I also got my material back, but it was only because I was close to him. He scammed lots of people, and when things would get too hot, he would relocate and rename his business and continue on.
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I'm surprised he didn't throw his flat earth conspiracies in the email. I cant belive he isn't in jail for what he's been doing.
Id love to ask him for referrals and delivery times. "I'm reading some people are waiting 2-3 years?" See what he says. |
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Another one of his conspiracy theories is that Marilyn Monroe was a man. No wonder DiMaggio's batting average went way down when he found out.
So, the Eric Brown story continues on. I would have thought it would have come to an end by now. |
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POOR JOE DIMAGGIO ! LOL That is hilarious ! I agree that this guy needs to be brought down !
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Interesting.
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I had a horrible time with ERIC BROWN he took a deposit and would not return my money after we found out that he was just not qualified to do the work on a flathead.
He made promise after promise to return $2,500.00 I say he is thief and a scammer. Thats no lie! #stay away from him |
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I agree Excuse after excuse held me up so long that the Colorado office of Consumer affairs would not take my case . $2,500 still owed!!!
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It's a little late for you, but at least, now you know.
This forum is a great resource for many things, unfortunately including this sort of stuff. Now you know where to check this out. |
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Run Forest Run. Cyclone racer in NZ got shafted 13K and got nothing nout zip nada . He is using a borrowed motor at present and his own is getting built down under by a trusted flathead guy. Must be close to done by now. Of course there is two sides , but i feel eric the scammer needs a mob knee cap visit .
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While there may be 2 sides to most arguments . . . in the case of GoCat, there seems to be MANY arguments from guys who paid good money and never received what was promised. Sad to see and not a good thing to have in our hobby.
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FYI, he’s back at it. Reached out to me to build my flatty. Then googled the name and found this. I’d rather build it myself anyway!
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He made the radio today (local Denver channel, 630am) on a consumer advocacy show called “Tom martino, the trouble shooter.” Sounds like they received other calls and emails of other people being screwed. Show will be up on podcast eventually if you want to listen. Was about 1-1.5 hours into the show. Hopefully they can help the most recent victim.
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The radio show can be found on Spotify as a podcast. The Tom Martino Trobleshooter Show https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZEbP1DSsKAK7R0iBGSrAl
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He back at it. Took me. Won’t pay. Won’t send my heads.
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And he was the topic again today. On the AM radio
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He now goes under the name “go cat go” on here. And he lies about his location….ohio….he's in englewood Co
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.....and the beat goes on .... and on ..... and on ...
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