Sorry to here that George. I maybe thought Bob was back in business. He "lost" my perfect 70 rear core and found a "nice core" was junk and replated it. It sucked. I love the VIN thing.
Always stamp anything you send off to a shop somewhere bumpers motors etc. Also take pictures of the stampings to document.
HERE is why you ask your friends for help...Could have gotten you this one for less than you spent probably. DL
More like McDonalds and a roofie-colada . . . cause you definitely got raped on that deal. I'd like to hear a status update when this gets settled. Hopefully justice will be served as it should be.