[This thread is a continuation of my mini-restoration project started here, but locked down for comments due to non-relevant content being added by others.]
Benny and I met today, and we both apologized to each other. We went over the car carefully together and he promised to address ALL my issues and deliver the car by next Friday. When we went through things together, he understood and agreed with all my concerns, i.e. none of my issues were unreasonable per Benny.
Fact is that he let the car go before he finished it. Perhaps it was my fault for wanting it so badly. He is a proud man and when the video was sent to him by a forum member stirring things up, it bothered him, as it would me if I were him. The video was never intended for him to see, and it is my fault for posting it here. I honestly thought that this entire forum was only for members and not viewable to the public, and had no expectation that someone would insert themselves into my relationship. Live and learn I suppose.
I want to thank most members of this forum for their help. As a result, I am confident that the end result will be awesome.
I need a few parts, etc., which I am sorting out, e.g. new alternator, etc. and I will have a mechanic do that install. Benny checked the voltage when running and only showing 12volts, not 14 volts, which i think means we need a new alternator, but may just need to replace the brushes/diodes. Not sure how to tell nor is Benny.
I am sorry that I shared way too much with this forum. I am also very sorry that someone decided to involve themselves in my business causing a massive rift in my relationship with my friend and vendor. In my life, this has never ever happened before. Benny and I worked it out, and even shot a nice video intended for the forum, but I am refraining from posting anything more that might provoke someone here for reasons that are beyond me.
I thought that we were all e9 owners looking out for each other, but I guess that is not necessarily the case in all cases. I apologize for my inexperience with mechanical things and asking too many questions that may appear obvious to everyone here. I also apologize for asking the same questions over and over in some cases. This stuff is like a foreign language to me; it just doesn't register.
I love cars, but as one member of this forum told me privately that I am not a "car guy," aka gear head, my words, like most of you. That is true, although previously I thought I was a car guy, but not a mechanically inclined car guy, if that is possible.
Benny is a great guy and friend, who does great work. I am confident that he will deliver a great result in the end, in part thanks to all (most) of you guys. For those of you that reached out to me via PM and email to express your support, I really and truly appreciate you, including those of you that have called me too. I consider you all my friends and I hope to meet you in the future. Actually, I hope to travel around the country and photograph as many of you with your e9 and post here.
While I am not good with mechanical things, I am pretty good with a camera, and these cars are truly beautiful, in all conditions in my opinion. What we all have in common is our love of the e9. My love started the very first time I saw it, when I was VERY young. I settled for a 635 csi, but I realized my dream 7 years ago when I bought MY BABY. I look forward to enjoying this vehicle for many years to come, and hope to be able to share my experiences and seek out help over time during my many more years of ownership.
My prior post it appears was one of the most viewed threads on the forum of all time, even though it started only last December. I hope it can prove helpful to others like me that have a nice car that they think just needs a paint job.
Please refrain from using this thread as method to hate on me or anyone else. I am moving forward and will share images/videos of the car when done. I do apologize for consuming all of your time. I also thank most of you from the bottom of my heart for all your help. I truly appreciate it, and could not have done it without you.
I am thinking of combining the last thread into a edited video and article boiling down the key parts to help others. I think it would be fun to watch, when edited, and helpful. We shall see. I need some time to pass and to just enjoy the car.
Thanks again.
Scott
Benny and I met today, and we both apologized to each other. We went over the car carefully together and he promised to address ALL my issues and deliver the car by next Friday. When we went through things together, he understood and agreed with all my concerns, i.e. none of my issues were unreasonable per Benny.
Fact is that he let the car go before he finished it. Perhaps it was my fault for wanting it so badly. He is a proud man and when the video was sent to him by a forum member stirring things up, it bothered him, as it would me if I were him. The video was never intended for him to see, and it is my fault for posting it here. I honestly thought that this entire forum was only for members and not viewable to the public, and had no expectation that someone would insert themselves into my relationship. Live and learn I suppose.
I want to thank most members of this forum for their help. As a result, I am confident that the end result will be awesome.
I need a few parts, etc., which I am sorting out, e.g. new alternator, etc. and I will have a mechanic do that install. Benny checked the voltage when running and only showing 12volts, not 14 volts, which i think means we need a new alternator, but may just need to replace the brushes/diodes. Not sure how to tell nor is Benny.
I am sorry that I shared way too much with this forum. I am also very sorry that someone decided to involve themselves in my business causing a massive rift in my relationship with my friend and vendor. In my life, this has never ever happened before. Benny and I worked it out, and even shot a nice video intended for the forum, but I am refraining from posting anything more that might provoke someone here for reasons that are beyond me.
I thought that we were all e9 owners looking out for each other, but I guess that is not necessarily the case in all cases. I apologize for my inexperience with mechanical things and asking too many questions that may appear obvious to everyone here. I also apologize for asking the same questions over and over in some cases. This stuff is like a foreign language to me; it just doesn't register.
I love cars, but as one member of this forum told me privately that I am not a "car guy," aka gear head, my words, like most of you. That is true, although previously I thought I was a car guy, but not a mechanically inclined car guy, if that is possible.
Benny is a great guy and friend, who does great work. I am confident that he will deliver a great result in the end, in part thanks to all (most) of you guys. For those of you that reached out to me via PM and email to express your support, I really and truly appreciate you, including those of you that have called me too. I consider you all my friends and I hope to meet you in the future. Actually, I hope to travel around the country and photograph as many of you with your e9 and post here.
While I am not good with mechanical things, I am pretty good with a camera, and these cars are truly beautiful, in all conditions in my opinion. What we all have in common is our love of the e9. My love started the very first time I saw it, when I was VERY young. I settled for a 635 csi, but I realized my dream 7 years ago when I bought MY BABY. I look forward to enjoying this vehicle for many years to come, and hope to be able to share my experiences and seek out help over time during my many more years of ownership.
My prior post it appears was one of the most viewed threads on the forum of all time, even though it started only last December. I hope it can prove helpful to others like me that have a nice car that they think just needs a paint job.
Please refrain from using this thread as method to hate on me or anyone else. I am moving forward and will share images/videos of the car when done. I do apologize for consuming all of your time. I also thank most of you from the bottom of my heart for all your help. I truly appreciate it, and could not have done it without you.
I am thinking of combining the last thread into a edited video and article boiling down the key parts to help others. I think it would be fun to watch, when edited, and helpful. We shall see. I need some time to pass and to just enjoy the car.
Thanks again.
Scott
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