I put my 1949 Chevy Pickup in Larry's Speed & Custom shop in August 2018. I took it there because they originally did the engine swap 5 years prior and it was running poorly and needed some wiring cleaned up. I was warned by the shop's previous owner that the new owner Chad Deweaver, may be unreliable and was untrustworthy... However, Chad had originally done the wiring, and was going to "do me a favor" by putting my truck in front of the line and get the engine running and the wiring cleaned up for $2,000.
After 27 months (yes, 2+ years) in the shop, my truck still wasn't running so I decided to move my truck to a reputable shop. Chad said I owed him $1,800 and that the $2,000 we agreed on was actually just to diagnose the engine. (who in their right mind would agree to that?)
After paying to tow my truck too/from his shop, 2 years of insurance and having my vehicle sit and deteriorate in his shop for over 2 years I agreed to part ways with Chad for $750. He initially agreed to this but then said he would just take his "new" wiring harness out and call it even because he had more time and money in it than $750. I told him we could work out the cost difference in the wiring harness if he would speak with the new shop about what he had done. Apparently he didn't like this and he maliciously cut the wiring harness out of the truck and threw it in the bed of the truck (picture attached). He rarely answers the shop phone and has yet to talk with the new shop
Long story short, the previous owner, Larry Sanders, is an honorable man who stood behind his work. Also, notice the age of the positive reviews - they are all old. The new owner has ran off all the help and stated that all his employees were diva's. Meanwhile he is the only person left and says he has a 1.5 year backlog.
I would give zero out of 5 stars if allowed. If you value quality work, honesty and timeliness - steer clear from this shop.
Lastly, I always try to provide fair and honest reviews. Unfortunately, I've already stated the best things I can about the shop in the review above. read more