I called Norb, norbbyrattler here, at Last Refuge Hot Rods, back in June about a 32 style Model A frame with K member says "I have a delivery going out to Detroit 4th of July weekend" So I paid on June 13th via paypal in full for the frame expecting to get it in a few weeks. Now 65 days later (and too late to create a case with paypal), it's still not here. No calls, seldom emails unless in reply. I was very cool about it until he blew me off again this weekend. He might make good stuff (I don't know, I only seen pictures), but he is a poor businessman when it comes to customer service. I should have done my research better before I paid him. Maybe if I air it out here in the court of public opinion I will be heard and actually get my frame. Unhappy customer so far. BTW, I went the Relix Riot today, and man what a show. Just wish I was closer to getting my car there.... JaysonM in Michigan
Lots of posts about Norb and his questionable business dealings,don't think he's a thief just useless at business.
He might not be a crook, but his business practices are probably why I don't see him on ebay anymore. Guess that should have been my first clue. I saw someone locally had one of his frames and remembered seeing them on ebay before, so I looked him up. I was understanding at first, but I can only take so much...
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=594712&highlight=last+refuge http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=575708&highlight=last+refuge You'll get little sympathy here when you join and complain about someone in your first post.
know where his shop is? road trip... EDIT:after looking at EnglishBob's links i don't think it would be worth the gas
Jayson, nice to see you got here. I sent you an email. For those who might be interested Jayson bought the 29 Hudson cpe I had on here and he was going to put on the frame in question.
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