The Back Story…
And trust me, I’ve been very patient.
In 19 years on this board, I’ve never called out anyone like this…
In mid 2023 I noticed a crack in the nostril on my 2005 FGT. I’ve owned the car since new and had it repainted and refurbed by Rich Brooks in 2021.
I honestly thought the hood had a full thickness crack. At the recommendation of another forum member, I contacted BMF (Dan Schoneck) to get a new fiberglass front hood fabricated. I was told by Dan that it would be better than getting another OEM salvage hood, stripping it, and repainting it.
So in September of 2023, I sent BMF $8000 for a new hood including shipping.
A few months later I realized that the paint was actually delaminating off an area of the hood. There was no crack in the fiberglass. I contacted Rich who insisted on making things right. Rich was in Texas in December 23 and actually came to my house and took the hood off. It was then shipped to Rich and his painter stripped and repainted the hood and stripes. Then…Rich was back in Texas in April of 2024 for the Shelby Bash. He dropped by my garage again and reinstalled the hood. It would have taken me days to remove/reinstall a hood. Rich did it in a matter of a few hours. Rich Brooks is a true prince and an asset to the FGT community.
I’ve told BMF that I’d keep my end of the bargain even though I really don’t need a new hood. I’d store it for later use or sale. It has been a year and a half’s worth of excuses…and trust me I have the whole chain of texts.
“Bonding stuff” Feb 24
Same March 24
Same April 24
“His painter quit” in May 24
“Have it bonded tomorrow”, August 24
Covid pnemonia
Oct 24 “I’ll ship it after FGT rally”
Nov 24 “FedEx doesn’t have a truck to send my way”
Jan 25…crickets to above text…ghosting me
So…we have a guy buying up all the stripeless FGT’s he can get his hands on…
Making Superchargers and Caliope motors, etc
Is this a steal from Peter to pay Paul situation? The new Gennadi?
The simple and right answer is to refund me the $8000 or send me the part. At this point I’m not holding my breath.
Forum members can proceed at their own discretion when dealing with BMF.
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