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  1. 06-21-2006, 07:27 AM #1
    berettafan
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    PPI in Orlando

    Just got off the phone with a guy in Orlando regarding an E (the orange one from Samba). Apparently the ebay buyer is having trouble and I am next on his list.

    After talking with the guy I feel an extremely thorough PPI is needed. Body, engine, transmission, whole 9 yards.

    Does anybody know of a solid early car guy for PPI in Orlando area? One major issue is the car is not insured so I'd need a flatbed to get it on site.

    This is not a for sure thing just yet as the guy wants out by Friday (yeah, i know, that got me a bit concerned as well) and i told him he needs to call the next guy down as i can't possibly have a PPI done and fly to Orlando in two days. Apparently he's moving out of state and to a new job. He told me he'd call me back if no other options were available.

    Thanks for the help guys...

    Erik
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  2. 06-21-2006, 01:08 PM #2
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    Erik,
    I know of a very good early guy. There are several people that trailer their cars to him just for service. MFI guru as well. If I remember correctly he was Alex Job Racing crew cheif at one time. If there is a time crunch I can juggle my schedule and give you detailed pics and a run down. I do know of a 73S that may be for sale as well locally.
    Rick

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  3. 06-21-2006, 04:15 PM #3
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    That whole deal smells fishy. I bid on that car and was given a second chance offer based on my bid of $10,000 and change. This after the car "sold" for $19000.

    There's just something slightly smelly about that car and that auction. The seller has one transaction under his belt! I hope I'm wrong but the fact the car has to be flatbedded "because of no insurance" and he wants out by Friday. Well...

    It just feels slightly just a little bit too good but not so too good to be true, if you know what I mean.

    I'm interested to know how this turns out.
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  4. 06-21-2006, 06:02 PM #4
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    Usually if it smells fishy then there are fish. If there is anything locally that I can do either to help to expose a scam or help with the ppi I am glad to do it.
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  5. 06-21-2006, 06:40 PM #5
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    Not sure if this is the guy rick is talking about ...

    But on my many visits to Orlando for friends and business this is the place I'd recommend... have 2 Porsche buddies who are Sid customers...

    http://www.troysport.com/index.htm

    Cheers and hope this helps....
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  6. 06-22-2006, 04:07 AM #6
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    Chuck is correct. This guy is fantastic. I read my old post sorry to have sounded so secretive.
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  7. 06-22-2006, 04:18 AM #7
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    thank you guys!

    i am waiting to hear back from the guy so we'll see what happens. i wanted to be prepared to name a shop asap if he can wait. i believe he mentions troysport in his ad and, if i'm not mistaken, he mentioned said shop on the phone as well (bit of a language barrier).

    it certainly does have a vaguely fishy feel about it; i agree. that's why i immediately said 'i need more time than that'.

    rick if i do get the nod from this guy i'll probably take you up on a first look/pre-ppi once over to see if it's worth doing the ppi.

    what a community this is, thank you all again.

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  8. 06-22-2006, 11:46 AM #8
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    well no call back yet. getting the feeling someone else stepped up and threw cash at him.
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  9. 06-24-2006, 03:27 PM #9
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    In the add the seller pays special thanks to Troysport, which is Sid Collins. Call him directly, he may know the car.
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  10. 06-29-2006, 06:55 AM #10
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    well i guess he found somebody else with an envelope full of cash. darnit! (or maybe not based on the phone call asking me to be there with cash by Friday!)
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