Thumbs down for [profab]

[jjohns5]

Bought a full Hybrid Walsh crf chassis and crf450r motor talked to profab AKA Mark Thornton for some time back and forth until he recieved most of my money then he wouldn't return any of my phone calls for questions. I finally got a hold of him by blocking my number, he majically picked up. We discussed the chassis and some of the words he used were, "You will be hard-pressed trying to find a cleaner Walsh." I finally paid a friend $100 dollars to drive 4hrs. to pick this chassis and motor up just to get it out of his hands because I was tired of getting his voicemall and leaving messages with no returns. The subframe wasn't even for the chassis, it had to be modded just to be able to fit correctly and there was a rust spot on the other bottom rail through and through, again more fab work and more of my money.The motor had the case saver ripped out and needs to be ground down and retapped just so i can run a case saver. None of this information was disclosed. When I asked for more pictures throught the payments I was making he said his camera was broke but he could send me some from his wifes phone, I never recieved one picture. I would have easily passed on this deal if he was honest and now have over $1400 dollars in just repairs to get this bike up and going and haven't even seen it...

[jjohns5]

pics

[jjohns5]

Pics, swingarm almost cut all the way, another repair!!

[jjohns5]

Case saver

[jjohns5]

Motor

[jjohns5]

Payed for a full teardown and inspection of the motor, making sure it was good

[jjohns5]

I'll stop there, I'am thankful that I met laeger400 AKA Jerry White to do his expert fab work and give this bike a second chance, LOL....

[laeger400]

Thanks Josh. I feel ya on this one I wouldn't recommend buying anything from mark either.

[laeger400]

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h426/jdub160/josh%20johns%20walsh%20crf%20build/b043ceab.jpg

[jjohns5]

^^^^^This was the Brand new piston (metal shavings and all) and cylinder that was said to be in the motor, profabs motor guy did send a new piston out but after the fact was presented and I just let it go on the cylinder...

[twink07]

Wow man if that the quad you were telling me about awhile back man u got screwed big time :(( sorry to see this man when you yourself seem like a really stand up go crap man you gave me Walsh stickers since Walsh was out sorry again man

[jjohns5]

Yep this is the POS that I bought. I can understand harware and other little issues when buying used parts, but not to disclose any of this information, no pictures, no communication, I learned a big lesson when buying. People can now decide if they want to trust buying from this guy. There were so many other chassis and deals out there I could have picked up but I chose this because he seemed like a good guy. Honesty and integrity is where its at when selling.

[danhung11]

Sorry to hear this Josh. I'm sure Jerry will bring it to life, again. Been keeping tabs with his FB uploads, nice work Jerry.

[laeger400]

Thanks Dan

[jjohns5]

I have complete confidence in Jerry and his ability. I know this wreck can live again. I just struck out with the buyers luck this time around, Lol...

[jjohns5]

Walsh radiator core has a leak after pressure testing, shrouds are cracked, 400ex spindles have crack, everything has been gone through and the list of s--t has been crazy. I probably could have bought a brand new Walsh and saved a little cash...

[laeger400]

Very true Josh I have allold parts to prove it!

Well I'm back in action now after my surgery.