check this ebay auction out.... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

dog walker · 12-10-2002, 08:30 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1874321240

Who here thinks this dude is being a little dis honest? I think he's tricking the less informed people into thinking they are bidding on a bolt on power steering unit for a Landcruiser. I'm not happy with this guy, better not be a member here......

fj40guy · 12-10-2002, 08:41 AM

From the description:

Quote:

You are bidding on a Saginaw Power Steering pump and steering box that are hard to find. These will also work on all engines that have been changed over

Uh huh.... Saginaw Power Steering pumps and boxes are hard to find.

Worst part is the auction title of "Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 Power Steering Unit"

Ya, clear as mud!

Tom "usa"

Mustard Dog · 12-10-2002, 08:41 AM

A little vague to say the least

BMAN · 12-10-2002, 08:45 AM

That was one of the most confusing auctions I've ever seen. Now I think I'll go buy a bunch of saginaw setups out of the junkyard and post em up on the net for $600 per kit. Or maybe I'll just sell a link to Woody's tech section for like $50 each.

Berg · 12-10-2002, 09:36 AM

My favorite part of the paragraph!

" I can send you info for the swap after you win the unit"

cruiseroutfit · 12-10-2002, 10:25 AM

I emailed the seller and told him he was a total scam...

That BS to sell things described like that...somone will waist all there money on a bunch of junk. You can buy a new pump and box here in town for $250...lifetime warranty...

And the crap about fitting any engine...yeah with a custome bracket which he forgot to mention.

What an ass...

woody · 12-10-2002, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BMAN
Or maybe I'll just sell a link to Woody's tech section for like $50 each.

Just make sure I get a cut on that deal...heh heh

helocat · 12-10-2002, 11:21 AM

Ya this guy is simply trying to take advantage of someone. I know its not too cool but I e-mailed the current highest bidder and gave him the link to this thread.

Heck the cost to ship a junk yard box and pump would be about the same as getting one locally.

Pin Head · 12-10-2002, 11:43 AM

There is a good chance it is the "hard to find" 3 turn box too.

dog walker · 12-10-2002, 12:47 PM

I'm glad to see you all feel the same as I do about this. I'm all for Ebay, infact I sell junk on there all the time. But I'm atleast honest about what I'm selling. I don't try and take advantage of people.

texican · 12-10-2002, 02:25 PM

This guy has been doing this for a while now, I have seen several of these auctions with the same description.....It is a bit deciptive, but around here the 4 bolt box's are getting hard to locate, the last one I paid $60 for it and was happy to get it.
Almost all of the yards have crushed all of the older cars.
Another thing I'm having trouble locating is the PS brackets to fit the older small block Chevys, less and less in the yards.
Butch

Mr McGee · 12-10-2002, 02:34 PM

Quote:

I can send you info for the swap after you win the unit. Pictures may not be of actual unit but they all look pretty much the same.

Its probly a link to Erick Stegal's or Jack Rice's Conversion page!!!

BJ On Roids · 12-10-2002, 02:53 PM

im with you guys, that is a bit of a scam

"ive been told the instructions are worth as much as this auction" BS

its free on woodys site

BMAN · 12-10-2002, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BJ On Roids
im with you guys, that is a bit of a scam

"ive been told the instructions are worth as much as this auction" BS

its free on woodys site

Dude SHUT UP! Your gonna fuck up my program! I really think I could sell this shit right off of Woody's sight.

woody · 12-10-2002, 07:28 PM

that's it...there is now a $50 fee to use my website....please pay on the honor system...

BJ On Roids · 12-10-2002, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BMAN

Dude SHUT UP! Your gonna fuck up my program! I really think I could sell this shit right off of Woody's sight.

i was just gunna undercut you anyways, cause i dont have to pay a commission to woody, and make it say $45

any takers

heres half the link:

www.ih8

Joey · 12-10-2002, 11:05 PM

I emailed the seller too.

The guy totally knows he a buttf@wker.
Damn guy gave me flashbacks to when I first got my Cruiser.
Seventeen and got totally raped on getting powersteering on my 40. That was the last time though.

Seriously this site, IH8mud, and all of the others that would take forever to mention, do a great job of helping and saving people from a$$holes like that guy.

fj40guy · 12-12-2002, 11:33 AM

Dang.... $202 at auction end!

Did anyone email the final buyer to give them heads up on their up coming "project"?

Tom

Joey · 12-12-2002, 12:33 PM

I've been in contact with the seller and after a few emails back and forth it seems that he may not be a total a$$wipe. His last email to me said that his ad is just cut and paste from people that bought from him. He is giving the install information when they win. I told him that I thought he was a d!ck for the way he was doing the auction. Maybe from now he will do things a little differently.

Maybe I'll just jump on the money train until it crashes.

12-10-2002, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
dog walker Discount! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 156 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 6,787	check this ebay auction out.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1874321240 Who here thinks this dude is being a little dis honest? I think he's tricking the less informed people into thinking they are bidding on a bolt on power steering unit for a Landcruiser. I'm not happy with this guy, better not be a member here...... __________________ Jeff Fretwell 72 FJ40 67 FJ45 83 Toyota 4x4 LB

12-10-2002, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mustard Dog Chubby Chaser Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7889 Location: Dumb Island Posts: 13,025	A little vague to say the least __________________ Eric Anderson TIN BENDERS Hendrix XR Chassis #001 Ultra4 #66 4Wheel Parts, Raceline, PSC, Bilstein, Marlin Crawler, Smittybilt, HendriX, PacificFab, G2 Axle, PAC Spring, G&J, MAXXIS Roxy's in the industry and I'm a sponsored professional driver. The two of us together make a powerhouse. Accepting the things I cannot change.

12-10-2002, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
BMAN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12186 Location: MESA,AZ Posts: 588	That was one of the most confusing auctions I've ever seen. Now I think I'll go buy a bunch of saginaw setups out of the junkyard and post em up on the net for $600 per kit. Or maybe I'll just sell a link to Woody's tech section for like $50 each. __________________ PISSING OFF THE WHOLE F*CKING PLANET. ONE POST AT A TIME.

12-10-2002, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
cruiseroutfit Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1858 Location: Sandy, Utah, USA Posts: 3,404	I emailed the seller and told him he was a total scam... That BS to sell things described like that...somone will waist all there money on a bunch of junk. You can buy a new pump and box here in town for $250...lifetime warranty... And the crap about fitting any engine...yeah with a custome bracket which he forgot to mention. What an ass... __________________ Kurt Williams Cruiser Outfitters - YOUR CRUISER PARTS SOURCE! - ARB - OME - Engel - Helton - AdvAdapt ExpeditionUtah.com U4WDA - Member TLCA #10662 Wasatch Cruisers #028 Mountain Yoats Red Rock 4 Wheelers #789 Mojave Underground kurt@cruiseroutfitters.com

12-10-2002, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
helocat Metal-tech'in Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10420 Location: Newberg (Portland) OR Posts: 1,554	Ya this guy is simply trying to take advantage of someone. I know its not too cool but I e-mailed the current highest bidder and gave him the link to this thread. Heck the cost to ship a junk yard box and pump would be about the same as getting one locally. __________________ Metal Tech Made in the USA! ALL Active duty US Military get 10% off Metal-tech brand – thank you for your service!

12-10-2002, 09:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Berg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1176 Location: Utah Posts: 2,474	My favorite part of the paragraph! " I can send you info for the swap after you win the unit"

12-10-2002, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pin Head Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4783 Location: Orange Co. CA Posts: 1,797	There is a good chance it is the "hard to find" 3 turn box too.

12-10-2002, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
dog walker Discount! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 156 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 6,787	I'm glad to see you all feel the same as I do about this. I'm all for Ebay, infact I sell junk on there all the time. But I'm atleast honest about what I'm selling. I don't try and take advantage of people. __________________ Jeff Fretwell 72 FJ40 67 FJ45 83 Toyota 4x4 LB

12-10-2002, 02:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
texican Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12349 Location: Bonham Texas Posts: 6,609	This guy has been doing this for a while now, I have seen several of these auctions with the same description.....It is a bit deciptive, but around here the 4 bolt box's are getting hard to locate, the last one I paid $60 for it and was happy to get it. Almost all of the yards have crushed all of the older cars. Another thing I'm having trouble locating is the PS brackets to fit the older small block Chevys, less and less in the yards. Butch __________________ Conflict is inevitable..... Combat is optional.... Tires are like boobs, they always look big until you have played with them for a while, then you just want a bigger set. [URL=http://www.lslc.org/]Lone Star Land Cruisers[/URL] [URL=http://www.khyi.com/]Support Texas Music[/URL]

12-10-2002, 02:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
BJ On Roids Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6588 Location: 'Straya....mate Posts: 7,434	im with you guys, that is a bit of a scam "ive been told the instructions are worth as much as this auction" BS its free on woodys site __________________ [COLOR=yellow]Bj on Roids 1970FJ45, Quad Cam V8, Auto, Broken T-case, H-TEC (traction control and cutting brakes) 42 TSLs.[/COLOR] [COLOR=green][URL=http://www.outerlimits4x4.com]Aussie Wheelers Bulletin Board[/URL] [/COLOR]

12-10-2002, 07:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 260 Posts: 4,441	that's it...there is now a $50 fee to use my website....please pay on the honor system... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen - IH8MUD Inc. '74 FJ40, '95 HZJ75, '96 FZJ80, '03 2500 DMax, '09 RZR

12-10-2002, 11:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
Joey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5655 Location: Oregon Coast-Newport Posts: 678	I emailed the seller too. The guy totally knows he a buttf@wker. Damn guy gave me flashbacks to when I first got my Cruiser. Seventeen and got totally raped on getting powersteering on my 40. That was the last time though. Seriously this site, IH8mud, and all of the others that would take forever to mention, do a great job of helping and saving people from a$$holes like that guy.

12-12-2002, 11:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
fj40guy Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9576 Location: Texas... off 183A Posts: 2,230	Dang.... $202 at auction end! Did anyone email the final buyer to give them heads up on their up coming "project"? Tom __________________ Too many projects, never enough time nor money.

12-12-2002, 12:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Joey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5655 Location: Oregon Coast-Newport Posts: 678	I've been in contact with the seller and after a few emails back and forth it seems that he may not be a total a$$wipe. His last email to me said that his ad is just cut and paste from people that bought from him. He is giving the install information when they win. I told him that I thought he was a d!ck for the way he was doing the auction. Maybe from now he will do things a little differently. Maybe I'll just jump on the money train until it crashes.

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