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Title: Block Search -- ebay Advertiser
Post by: COPOZ/28 on March 30, 2020, 08:06:17 PM
Is anyone familiar with this ebay advertiser?:  thegmparts <thegmp_mu3847nffg@members.ebay.com>

In my search for an appropriately date coded block to replace the '010 CE/NOM in my '69 Z, I've made contact with him -- Gregory is his name.  He's located in Angola IN and apparently has been servicing the Corvette/Camaro guys with his blocks, engines, etc for many years.  When I called and asked him about a casting date coded block I was looking for, he stated he currently has a couple appropriately date coded '010 block that would go with my mid-May '69 POP date.  He also stated he has correctly gang re-stamped blocks to match both the POP code and VIN stamp for many collectors around the country.  Not sure I would go that far, but I would like to know what the "skinny" is on this fellow and if he's an honest businessman who represents his products legitimately.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Block Search -- ebay Advertiser
Post by: bcmiller on March 30, 2020, 08:25:58 PM
My advice, run.

Run the CE block and be happy.
Title: Re: Block Search -- ebay Advertiser
Post by: bertfam on March 30, 2020, 09:10:54 PM
Do a search on the site for thegmparts and you'll get your answer. Also, do a Google search on Gregory Long Angola, and you'll get a few legal hits.

Ed
Title: Re: Block Search -- ebay Advertiser
Post by: KurtS on March 30, 2020, 09:16:59 PM
1. Be happy with your CE block. It is what is *supposed* to be there.
2. Run from the con artist.
Title: Re: Block Search -- ebay Advertiser
Post by: x66 714 on March 30, 2020, 10:29:55 PM
I almost got sucked it the Greg Long world a few months ago on a fuel pump....Joe
Title: Re: Block Search -- ebay Advertiser
Post by: COPOZ/28 on March 30, 2020, 11:21:46 PM
I truly can't thank everyone enough who responded to my posted inquiry.  After doing the recommended search on the CRG website one of you suggested, I read the transcript of the court case against Mr. Gregory Long, and the sentencing handed down to him for defrauding/stealing from unsuspecting Camaro enthusiasts.  Once again, I find myself expressing my gratitude for very high caliber of everyone who is a member of the CRG Forum -- THANK YOU ALL.  Needless to say, I'm not going to do any business with Mr. Long of Angola Indiana.