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**N2TRUX** · 12-27-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

Actually I did read that a name was disclosed and my speculation was based upon a google search of that business....The only two hits that came back were from our forum and another forum talking about the same hack job on the Ranger......sorry if I offended you by my opinion, but it wasn't just spit balling I did check before posting.

No offense taken, and you may very well be correct. Although I didn't rely on a simple Google search, I did several searches and came back with no hard hits as well.

Despite that I was still not convinced that the alleged company did not exist. I know from experience that a "business" can exist and not show up using the more common search methods.

Trust me, if the kid really did the work with some backyard buddies I'll be the first to persecute him for deception.

Primered_69 · 12-27-2010, 03:22 PM

I believe either it was an an elaborate hoax by the kid and the the shop that fixed it or it is true.

The shop that fixed it has a website http://www.kustomautotech.com and is about 10 miles from where S&S Customs was supposed to be located.

I doubt that someone who is in the business would not know someone who is familiar with a shop (even out of a garage) or know of them themselves.

They would have a better way of verifying the existance of the place without having to go to the internet. Plus, with the quality of work exhibited in the first part, i doubt they would be an established company with a location and a phone line.

Most likely some wannabes in a garage with a spray painted logo on the wall that use their personal cell phones. Kinda like me but I only screw up my own stuff....

**LEEVON** · 12-27-2010, 05:11 PM

What a mess! Kudos to the new shop for fixing it pretty much pro-bono. It sucks to see a kid taken advantage of, I think it's safe to say he's learning a lesson (I hope).

*Shane* · 12-27-2010, 09:05 PM

... or it was a helluva marketing ploy by the "repairing" shop in order to appear to be a "goody guy" ... ok, so I'm a pessimist.

**N2TRUX** · 12-27-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

... or it was a helluva marketing ploy by the "repairing" shop in order to appear to be a "goody guy" ... ok, so I'm a pessimist.

If so, it worked. They are looking like the heroes here, but rightfully so. He's going the extra mile to take full advantage of the attention.

Restrorob · 12-28-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Primered_69

I believe either it was an an elaborate hoax by the kid and the the shop that fixed it or it is true.

The shop that fixed it has a website http://www.kustomautotech.com and is about 10 miles from where S&S Customs was supposed to be located.

I doubt that someone who is in the business would not know someone who is familiar with a shop (even out of a garage) or know of them themselves.

There were a couple of other posters that live in the area of KAT and S&S, They stated they knew of the place but as a house with some kind of junk used car lot in front and garage in the back not a "custom" shop. IMO, I agree with below....

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Originally Posted by Primered_69

Most likely some wannabes in a garage with a spray painted logo on the wall that use their personal cell phones.

chevy_mike · 12-29-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by D.FENS

Quarter-ass. When half-assing it is too much work.

Oh, I need to get that made into a bumper sticker!!!!

12-27-2010, 03:22 PM	#52
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Hack job......MUST SEE I believe either it was an an elaborate hoax by the kid and the the shop that fixed it or it is true. The shop that fixed it has a website http://www.kustomautotech.com and is about 10 miles from where S&S Customs was supposed to be located. I doubt that someone who is in the business would not know someone who is familiar with a shop (even out of a garage) or know of them themselves. They would have a better way of verifying the existance of the place without having to go to the internet. Plus, with the quality of work exhibited in the first part, i doubt they would be an established company with a location and a phone line. Most likely some wannabes in a garage with a spray painted logo on the wall that use their personal cell phones. Kinda like me but I only screw up my own stuff.... __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

12-27-2010, 05:11 PM	#53
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Hack job......MUST SEE What a mess! Kudos to the new shop for fixing it pretty much pro-bono. It sucks to see a kid taken advantage of, I think it's safe to say he's learning a lesson (I hope). __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-27-2010, 09:05 PM	#54
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Hack job......MUST SEE ... or it was a helluva marketing ploy by the "repairing" shop in order to appear to be a "goody guy" ... ok, so I'm a pessimist.



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