The last unrestored hemicuda ragtop up for sale

[Casey Marks]

Galen's name has lost some of it's "pizzaz" in the last couple of years in the Mopar World. Try to look him up at a national event .... ya ain't gonna find 'em ........ interesting.

[quick-bowtie]

Galen losing pizzaz?? I dont know about that I was on a 2 month waiting list to get my Hemi car inspected and then they said it would take another 3 months to get the paper work back.. Personally I wouldnt be attending all the shows either if I could make money like he does going around and inspecting cars and getting $75hr for talking on the phone. Pretty sure he is still in demand.

[mockingbird812]

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Galen's name has lost some of it's "pizzaz" in the last couple of years in the Mopar World. Try to look him up at a national event .... ya ain't gonna find 'em ........ interesting.

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This is not true. "Galen's name" has gained fervor if anything. This former Marine is an incredible fountain of knowledge and is plugged into so many aspects of all things MoPar including Chrysler HQ. The concern some have with his business is that there is only one Galen and way too many requests for him to be in multiple places at once. To clone himself (train another person/s) would most likely dilute the process as there are so many nuances and permutations to authenticating some MoPars. Keep in mind that Galen "does it all" across so many years and models. With many old Dodges and Plymouths bringing incredible prices the scrutiny of his work is always under the microscope. Not everyone is a big fan of Galen in the MoPar world and I suspect his extremely high demand is a function of that. Paperwork turnaround after the inspection is slow and Diane (she's a sweetheart) could use some more help in the office. Still I have found him to be a very personable, knowlegeable, and passionate car guy.

[PeteLeathersac]

I've dealt w/ Galen a few times over the past 20 years or so and always considered him a straight up guy...although not inexpensive, always worth the dough spent!.

I wasn't initially enthused w/ his 'GTS' repop tag business but considering the way things have gone in the Chevy world can more appreciate how since we can't stop these from appearing anyway, it may be better that the source for these is also documenting them as such in his database...that information is then held hostage unless you buck up though?.

GTS Link - http://www.gvgovier.com/


While on the subject, Marti offers a similar repop tag service for Fords too..

Marti Link - http://www.martiauto.com/

~ Pete

[COPO CARTEL]

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Is it close to Buckeye Ocean???

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[Johnny Horsepower]

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Galen's name has lost some of it's "pizzaz" in the last couple of years in the Mopar World. Try to look him up at a national event .... ya ain't gonna find 'em ........ interesting.

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This is not true. "Galen's name" has gained fervor if anything. This former Marine is an incredible fountain of knowledge and is plugged into so many aspects of all things MoPar including Chrysler HQ. The concern some have with his business is that there is only one Galen and way too many requests for him to be in multiple places at once. To clone himself (train another person/s) would most likely dilute the process as there are so many nuances and permutations to authenticating some MoPars. Keep in mind that Galen "does it all" across so many years and models. With many old Dodges and Plymouths bringing incredible prices the scrutiny of his work is always under the microscope. Not everyone is a big fan of Galen in the MoPar world and I suspect his extremely high demand is a function of that. Paperwork turnaround after the inspection is slow and Diane (she's a sweetheart) could use some more help in the office. Still I have found him to be a very personable, knowlegeable, and passionate car guy.



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Agreed.
He's been involved with all my mopars.

John

[sixbrl440]

A lot of Galen's issues can be reasoned by reading this thread, from MOPARTS.

'Splains everything - for those interested...

MOPARTS thread concerning GG

[427TJ]

Could it be that guys who don't like him most likely have cars with questionable pedigree and guys who like him probably have solid pedigree cars?

Probably the same situation with the possibility of someday being able to document Chevys the way GG documents Mopars. The fakers are up-in-arms and the honest guys are fine with it. JMO.

[njsteve]

BTW, despite the a-hole that hit the buy-it-now button and shutdown the auction earlier in the week, the car did sell to someone off ebay a day or two ago. Check out the button presser's previous feedback -he paid $4 for a Macy's coupon. Hey big spender...

[VintageMusclecar]

As quoted from the 2nd "question" from the auction...

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Are you dumb a** or what!!!!! This car IS NOT EVEN WORTH $20,000 dollars!!! The car is not original in form!!! Some hillbilly painted every part with a rattle can!! There is rust on the undercarriage. Man you are a used car sales n from hillbilly central! Have a nice day....dumb a**

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Almost impossible NOT to draw the comparison;