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    I hate it when low bid gets the contract!
    30' Ford Model A Tudor Sedan - Custom chassis - Big bore LS2 - twin B76's - Glide - 9" w/ 3.07 gears - 30" DR tire - 2k lbs cruiser

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    Quote Originally Posted by DBTBSS View Post
    I hate it when low bid gets the contract!
    Smart man. I never go with the lowest bid.
    Never ever. Low bid means cut corners. No thanks.
    99RCSB Broke because I wasted thousands and thousands of dollars on my truck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zeake View Post
    Smart man. I never go with the lowest bid.
    Never ever. Low bid means cut corners. No thanks.
    or that they underestimated and they will call you later to tell you that its going to cost more, and take longer. Sorry im still mad about that. lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quik View Post
    not really. low bids can be less overhead. I do side work and im lower then most since i dont do it for a living and dont have as much overhead as someone larger. does that mean the guy with a higher price can out perform my work? no it doesnt....its more of a reputation for work then what cost is
    There are few exceptions to this. You are certainly one of them. So is the Master Tech that put my supercharger, rearend, transmission, gauges etc etc etc. He just happens to be on my payroll and a good friend that would rather tinker with my crap than waste money on his own.
    99RCSB Broke because I wasted thousands and thousands of dollars on my truck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zeake View Post
    There are few exceptions to this. You are certainly one of them. So is the Master Tech that put my supercharger, rearend, transmission, gauges etc etc etc. He just happens to be on my payroll and a good friend that would rather tinker with my crap than waste money on his own.
    yea true haha. just breaks 99.99 brake special is not one of them. they use $8 brake pads. you can rub them on your finger to wear out the pad.

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    ust brakes is another one of those[aces that will call you later to tell you the vehicle needs $600 dollars of work. and you just want that $99 special.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DBTBSS View Post
    I hate it when low bid gets the contract!
    I was just kidding. I deal with specs and bids everyday. Inside joke. I don't want dirty hands from throwing mud
    30' Ford Model A Tudor Sedan - Custom chassis - Big bore LS2 - twin B76's - Glide - 9" w/ 3.07 gears - 30" DR tire - 2k lbs cruiser

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