Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
[Re: hudsonhornet7x]
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I believe member hugo here has one..
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
[Re: hudsonhornet7x]
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03/08/19 12:49 PM
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Well I have talked to Richard a couple of times with questions, he seems to be trying to do it right, so as of Wed I sent him a deposit to get the process started, he is telling me 6 to 8 weeks and the main holdup is the machining, so time will tell.
Sorry honey I spent the rent
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
[Re: hudsonhornet7x]
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03/08/19 01:38 PM
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I bought "THE" block from Muscle Motors in march of 2017. I was happy and excited, they said the only problem you might have is putting in the cam bearings is very tight. That wasn't the only problem. it seems I got an early run block, most problems were fixable, but it would have been nice to know of the problems before a lot of test fitting, then put it together and find something else and take it apart. 'Ol Dick Bradshaw may have fixed those problems by now, who knows. If you want an Iron block, it seems like it is the only one out there, it is heavy, at least over 305 lbs. maybe more depending your bore size. If you want one buyer beware , I might go through "Best Machining" I think they know a lot about them.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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I bought "THE" block from Muscle Motors in march of 2017. I was happy and excited, they said the only problem you might have is putting in the cam bearings is very tight. I can't figure that one out. If the cam bores are too tight, put it in the Tobin-Arp and cut them to the proper size. I mean, this ain't rocket science for a block manufacturer. WOW.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/08/19 02:39 PM
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"the main holdup is the machining": it won't be done, and it's not my fault
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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Well I have talked to Richard a couple of times with questions, he seems to be trying to do it right, so as of Wed I sent him a deposit to get the process started, he is telling me 6 to 8 weeks and the main holdup is the machining, so time will tell. If you go read the Buick threads you'll find that Dick told them the same thing for 5+ years. I don't know the guy and I've never tried to work with him but I've seen his name on various forums for more than 10 years. The threads about him are always very, very negative.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/08/19 04:50 PM
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I talked to Hugo and Markz before I did this, and I have read the posts and heard the stories, all this race and aftermarket parts deal is a shot in the dark anyway.
Sorry honey I spent the rent
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/08/19 06:07 PM
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I've read all the crap as well. Conversations and observations at PRI have given me some hope that they've turned the corner. Will have to ask how things are going. What I saw was pretty, for what that's worth.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/08/19 07:41 PM
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So - I do have a "the block". Came from Muscle Motors. I have no idea how Richard Bradshaw is in the mix.
Best I can tell, Bill from the Chicago Connection funded the project and owns all the rights. This is as far as I can figure out. I have talked to Bill a few times.
If anyone wants one, I would be calling Bill at Chicago Connection not Dick Bradshaw.
Yes - mine had problems but they were all fairly easily fixed. I would buy another one in a heartbeat - but from Bill.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/08/19 09:09 PM
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I also did my research on Richard BRADSHAW. Some negative things about the guy. I talked to him and he had a block available at the time. I was very skeptic about buying it from him. He seemed a nice guy and knowledgeable. I trusted the guy. I sent him a check and in three days I had the block. He delivered! My experience with him was good. The block looks pretty good but I haven’t put it together since I am undecided of what to buil in the low deck 540, 557, 572? As far as the machining of the block until we start the build we will find out and I keep you guy informed. He did tell me if I wantedan rb which he did not have I’d had to wait 6 to 8 weeks. I think he designed it and builds it. As far as who sponsors him I have only read it’s Chicago connection. By the way I did talk to Eric from muscle motors since I have dealt with them before to ask them about the block and Richard BRADSHAW and if I could trust him. They told me I could trust the guy. I did and I do have the block in my hands.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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I don't know him, but ask "Has all of the deposit money collected been deposited in an escrow account?", and he will squirt out a cloud of ink and swim away backward. It's a Ponzi - after he spent the deposits on personal expenses he can't pay the foundry, his staff, machine shop, or even rent... until he takes more deposits... which he spends.
What did you THINK was happening? Used before that I know of in other industries: his wife/friend starts a new corporation which lends him $1,000,000. Now, when he goes bankrupt, HE is his largest creditor and gets back all of his own inventory for 10¢ on the dollar (stiffing the other complainants). Opens new business, sells the same parts you already bought a second time. Rinse, repeat.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/09/19 02:48 AM
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The only thing I can say is the problem is NOT machine work.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/09/19 09:33 AM
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FWIW .My brother bought 3 blocks , 9.98 DH, 4.49 bore 60 MM cam Hemi Bolt pattern , Lifters were unmachined, because we were using Frankenstein P48 Hemi heads. Ordered in Late October, delivered last week of January.
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Re: " The Block" by Bulldog Performance
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03/09/19 01:59 PM
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FWIW .My brother bought 3 blocks , 9.98 DH, 4.49 bore 60 MM cam Hemi Bolt pattern , Lifters were unmachined, because we were using Frankenstein P48 Hemi heads. Ordered in Late October, delivered last week of January. I'd like to hear more about these.... !
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