I know how you must feel.The first thing I would of said was why me.I used to get real upset at things like this until I lost some good friends,Now I step back and think as long as nobody tells me I have cancer it's good day.All else will work it's way out.Good luck it will probably work out alright.

 

Dropped axles, dropped motor....what's the difference?

 

A lot of doe.

 

I saw a couple of bucks in my backyard but I guess that won't help.

 

I know how you feel. I ordered a tilt front end for my 56 from California. It arrived in Michigan as flat as a pancake. One of the employees dropped another skid through the middle of my box. It took about two months to get my money back, they don't care about the lost time or trouble finding a replacement part. Good luck.

 

That's the problem when shipping go wrong. I can alway get more money, but you can get more time.

 

After 55-70 degree temps around here we now have a foot of snow on the ground and still coming down. Well so much for the weather report.
Up-date:
The inspector came by on Monday and was willing and open to taking pictures of everything including looking at my picture on high resolution monitor that I had taken and I also emailed them copies. This AM I received a copy of the inspection report and to me, it looks favorable. I also received a call from the third party FreightQuote.com and they seem to be on top of things and putting pressure on Estes Freight to keep things moving.

I will continue to post progress up-dates as thing move along and thanks for everyone's support and insight.

 

Glad to hear it, you'll be motoring along in no time. Sounds like you'll need to add a snow plow to the truck anyway.

 

Good news the motor was picked up today and is on it's way back for a little TLC. They will be replacing the heads, intake manifold, front carb, linkage and alternator plus re-do the run test. Another step forward.

 

Awesome! Hope things go better this time around.

 

ask them to wrap it up with bubble wrap before reshipping it to you.

 

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First I want to say thanks for everyone's interest, observations, experience and comments. I've learn a lot from this experience. The first, never except a damaged container, insure it for more than it's actual value and if your using a freight company (hopefully not ESTES) pack it like you know there going to drop it.
I thought it was pretty stand up of Mike Herman at H&H to request the engine be returned for repairs. I know once the engine left my garage it's fate would be completely in the hands of Mike. He is the one dealing with the freight broker and Estes, all I've done is supply him and the inspector with a time line of events and the picture evidence. Oh and a little over $13,200.
Mike has assured me the engine will be here this Wednesday. I'll post pictures of it's return including the shipping company removing it from the truck. Again thanks to everyone.
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Good deal, cant wait to see some pictures of it bolted into it's new home!

I bet you can't wait to drive it!!!!

Josh