The Ford Barn

dfish2931nc · 08-12-2011, 06:43 PM

I paid him with PayPal. I got my money back after doing a complaint through them. Hopefully future customers of his will see this thread.

Alan Riordan · 08-13-2011, 01:35 AM

I had the same problem with him about 2 years ago. I ended up getting a lawyer involved and luckily got my transmission. It was very stressfull as I had to do this from Australia. When I did receive it I was very happy with it. I thought it was just a one off until I read this thread.

john in illinois · 08-13-2011, 07:09 AM

I should clarify. I have a transmission from Dave and love it. The person that I had stonewall me was not Dave, but another vendor for brake parts. Dave was always slow with me,but I got my stuff. Maybe he has slowed to a halt.
John

CarlG · 08-16-2011, 08:15 PM

Can't seem to ship the transmission I already paid for (last December), but he managed to advertise his wares in the "Model A News" (MARC) that I received today! (Vol 58, No 4, Page 54).

Richard in Anaheim CA · 08-16-2011, 11:35 PM

Carl,

Notify MARC that one of their advertisers has "done you wrong".

Tell them the story you have told here. I don't think they would want to continue to print his ads if he doesn't make it good.

I would be surprised if he doesn't owe them too.

Richard
Anaheim CA

Helen Ehrenhofer · 08-17-2011, 12:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard in Anaheim CA

Carl,

Notify MARC that one of their advertisers has "done you wrong".

Tell them the story you have told here. I don't think they would want to continue to print his ads if he doesn't make it good.

I would be surprised if he doesn't owe them too.

Richard
Anaheim CA

FYI from Editor of MARC's Model A News - I got an email from the MARC office on August 2 - to pull this ad (Model A Only) in the September-October issue that I'm working on now.

So no need to contact the MARC office about this - they told me to pull the ad. So either this vendor pulled it - or it expired and they decided to not renew it.

Just an fyi. thanks Helen

sidevalve · 08-17-2011, 07:36 AM

If this vendor has been a part of the model A community, then surely he reads these forums or has people in direct contact with him that do. So why wont he or a representative of his STEP UP TO THE PLATE and clarify what the problem is. Why continue to have your business or your good name tarnished. You owe it to Carl!

If I ran my business this way, I would be out of business!

John LaVoy · 08-17-2011, 08:10 AM

I have done some checking around apparently Dave is in a rehabilitation clinic and will be there until recovered.

Alan Riordan · 08-18-2011, 05:54 AM

Thats no excuse, he still has family who could inform Carl whats going on.

sturgis 39 · 08-31-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John LaVoy

I have done some checking around apparently Dave is in a rehabilitation clinic and will be there until recovered.

We should all say a prayer for him. Was he hurt or addicted.?

CarlG · 09-01-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sturgis 39

...Was he hurt or addicted.?

Addicted.

It's not looking good -- his web site is now gone, Jr. still doesn't return calls!

29RPU · 09-01-2011, 11:56 PM

I feel the same way...almost like revenge should happen.

BUT lets consider for a minute what was mentioned above. Is he a self-produced addict of some sort, OR did he become a victim of a really bad accident? I know when my mother passed away, the world did stop for a little bit. We DID follow up on her transactions to keep everyone happy, but still, I know I was not competent for a bit. We should pray for him.......while we curse him!

sidevalve · 09-02-2011, 07:44 AM

Pray for him yes. But that's still no reason why another family member cant communicate with Carl so he can get his transmission that he paid for 9 months ago.

Isn't there another Ford Barner that lives near Dave that can go get Carl's transmission and at least get it heading back to him?

29RPU · 09-02-2011, 10:21 AM

I would think someone up north would. Better yet, and if I remember right, I think someone suggested contacting a club in that area to help out with it. Someone from that area, in a model A club, should be willing to at least go get it. That would be a step in the right direction.

amedic · 11-29-2011, 04:18 PM

I used one of his transmission conversions in a restoration done here in the shop. I really would like to find another on of the conversions for another job in my shop now. Probably the best upgrade that I have ever driven in a Model A.

CarlG · 11-29-2011, 04:38 PM

Since my last post on this thread, I have since been able to talk to Dave several times. He is in the process of rebuilding his life and business after his extended recovery, and I have now received my transmission. Am eagerly anticipating being able to put it in my PU this winter. I don't know if he's back into the transmission business just yet, but if anyone wants his contact info, pm me.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-29-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

Since my last post on this thread, I have since been able to talk to Dave several times. He is in the process of rebuilding his life and business after his extended recovery, and I have now received my transmission. Am eagerly anticipating being able to put it in my PU this winter. I don't know if he's back into the transmission business just yet, but if anyone wants his contact info, pm me.

Carl,
Great conclusion to this FIASCO!! Oh! the power of the internet and all the guys that have helped with input. Almost nobody can hide from the internet! And, Buddy, try not to be bitter about it, as the only one that will lose sleep will be you.
Your friend, Bill Williamson.

Jim Parker Toronto · 11-29-2011, 05:36 PM

Carl, really glad there is an happy ending here, and an illness can sure knock you off your routines. I'm glad Dave came through it OK and was able to fill his obligations. Most of the hard feelings could have been avoided if a family member had at least contacted you and let you know there was going to be a delay in the process. Communication is the key..... You will be ecstatic once you get the transmission in, they're GREAT!!!!

CarlG · 11-29-2011, 06:23 PM

AMEDIC:
I just talked to Dave a few minutes ago (via eMail) and he is back building these OD transmissions, in addition to several of his other items.

BILL:
I am not the least bitter -- I sleep just fine! Dave really is a great guy, despite his temporary setback.

JIM:
I really had more problems with the lack of and/or misleading communication from Dave Jr, than I had with the situation as a whole. As you said, a little communication from a family member along the way would have detoured all of the necessity for the 56 previous posts.

To sum it up:
I'm happy as a clam at high tide, and look forward to getting it all installed. I have it loosely assembled and mocked up on my garage floor right now.

AL in NY · 11-29-2011, 08:50 PM

Carl, Dave did have a F100 steering box conversion on eBay last week, so he is really back!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-12-2011, 06:43 PM	#41
dfish2931nc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 68	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California I paid him with PayPal. I got my money back after doing a complaint through them. Hopefully future customers of his will see this thread.

08-13-2011, 01:35 AM	#42
Alan Riordan Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California I had the same problem with him about 2 years ago. I ended up getting a lawyer involved and luckily got my transmission. It was very stressfull as I had to do this from Australia. When I did receive it I was very happy with it. I thought it was just a one off until I read this thread.

08-13-2011, 07:09 AM	#43
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California I should clarify. I have a transmission from Dave and love it. The person that I had stonewall me was not Dave, but another vendor for brake parts. Dave was always slow with me,but I got my stuff. Maybe he has slowed to a halt. John

08-16-2011, 08:15 PM	#44
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California Can't seem to ship the transmission I already paid for (last December), but he managed to advertise his wares in the "Model A News" (MARC) that I received today! (Vol 58, No 4, Page 54).

08-16-2011, 11:35 PM	#45
Richard in Anaheim CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anaheim California Posts: 551	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California Carl, Notify MARC that one of their advertisers has "done you wrong". Tell them the story you have told here. I don't think they would want to continue to print his ads if he doesn't make it good. I would be surprised if he doesn't owe them too. Richard Anaheim CA

08-17-2011, 07:36 AM	#47
sidevalve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: cream ridge, nj Posts: 173	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California If this vendor has been a part of the model A community, then surely he reads these forums or has people in direct contact with him that do. So why wont he or a representative of his STEP UP TO THE PLATE and clarify what the problem is. Why continue to have your business or your good name tarnished. You owe it to Carl! If I ran my business this way, I would be out of business! __________________ Matt from central Jersey

08-17-2011, 08:10 AM	#48
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California I have done some checking around apparently Dave is in a rehabilitation clinic and will be there until recovered.

08-18-2011, 05:54 AM	#49
Alan Riordan Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California Thats no excuse, he still has family who could inform Carl whats going on.

09-01-2011, 11:56 PM	#52
29RPU Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 246	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California I feel the same way...almost like revenge should happen. BUT lets consider for a minute what was mentioned above. Is he a self-produced addict of some sort, OR did he become a victim of a really bad accident? I know when my mother passed away, the world did stop for a little bit. We DID follow up on her transactions to keep everyone happy, but still, I know I was not competent for a bit. We should pray for him.......while we curse him!

09-02-2011, 07:44 AM	#53
sidevalve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: cream ridge, nj Posts: 173	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California Pray for him yes. But that's still no reason why another family member cant communicate with Carl so he can get his transmission that he paid for 9 months ago. Isn't there another Ford Barner that lives near Dave that can go get Carl's transmission and at least get it heading back to him? __________________ Matt from central Jersey

09-02-2011, 10:21 AM	#54
29RPU Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 246	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California I would think someone up north would. Better yet, and if I remember right, I think someone suggested contacting a club in that area to help out with it. Someone from that area, in a model A club, should be willing to at least go get it. That would be a step in the right direction.

11-29-2011, 04:18 PM	#55
amedic Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 17	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California I used one of his transmission conversions in a restoration done here in the shop. I really would like to find another on of the conversions for another job in my shop now. Probably the best upgrade that I have ever driven in a Model A.

11-29-2011, 04:38 PM	#56
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California Since my last post on this thread, I have since been able to talk to Dave several times. He is in the process of rebuilding his life and business after his extended recovery, and I have now received my transmission. Am eagerly anticipating being able to put it in my PU this winter. I don't know if he's back into the transmission business just yet, but if anyone wants his contact info, pm me.

11-29-2011, 05:36 PM	#58
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California Carl, really glad there is an happy ending here, and an illness can sure knock you off your routines. I'm glad Dave came through it OK and was able to fill his obligations. Most of the hard feelings could have been avoided if a family member had at least contacted you and let you know there was going to be a delay in the process. Communication is the key..... You will be ecstatic once you get the transmission in, they're GREAT!!!!

11-29-2011, 06:23 PM	#59
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California AMEDIC: I just talked to Dave a few minutes ago (via eMail) and he is back building these OD transmissions, in addition to several of his other items. BILL: I am not the least bitter -- I sleep just fine! Dave really is a great guy, despite his temporary setback. JIM: I really had more problems with the lack of and/or misleading communication from Dave Jr, than I had with the situation as a whole. As you said, a little communication from a family member along the way would have detoured all of the necessity for the 56 previous posts. To sum it up: I'm happy as a clam at high tide, and look forward to getting it all installed. I have it loosely assembled and mocked up on my garage floor right now.

11-29-2011, 08:50 PM	#60
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California Carl, Dave did have a F100 steering box conversion on eBay last week, so he is really back!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ AL in NY