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| L-Jet914 |
 Apr 26 2025, 06:46 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 339 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California  |
Has anyone done business with Tom Woodford on The Samba website/forum? I was looking to purchase his set of factory service manuals and parts catalogues. I made him an offer to sell the service manuals and the parts catalogues separate from the other books he listed. All I did was ask him for more current photos that what he had up on the website to show proof of them still being around the photos on the ad showed 2018. His response was less than professional to me. Just wondering if others had similar experiences with this person. I just didn't want to get scammed by someone especially for the amount that I offered.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Apr 26 2025, 07:55 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,898 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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If he posted images, do a google search on them to see if they have been used before, somewhere else.
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| bdstone914 |
Apr 26 2025, 09:54 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,888 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(L-Jet914 @ Apr 26 2025, 05:46 PM)  Has anyone done business with Tom Woodford on The Samba website/forum? I was looking to purchase his set of factory service manuals and parts catalogues. I made him an offer to sell the service manuals and the parts catalogues separate from the other books he listed. All I did was ask him for more current photos that what he had up on the website to show proof of them still being around the photos on the ad showed 2018. His response was less than professional to me. Just wondering if others had similar experiences with this person. I just didn't want to get scammed by someone especially for the amount that I offered. I know Tom and have had in person dealings with him. His prices are usually very high. I think there is still a NOS set for sale in the classified. Did you know you can down load them for free? http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm |
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| L-Jet914 |
Apr 26 2025, 10:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 339 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 26 2025, 08:54 PM) QUOTE(L-Jet914 @ Apr 26 2025, 05:46 PM) Has anyone done business with Tom Woodford on The Samba website/forum? I was looking to purchase his set of factory service manuals and parts catalogues. I made him an offer to sell the service manuals and the parts catalogues separate from the other books he listed. All I did was ask him for more current photos that what he had up on the website to show proof of them still being around the photos on the ad showed 2018. His response was less than professional to me. Just wondering if others had similar experiences with this person. I just didn't want to get scammed by someone especially for the amount that I offered. I know Tom and have had in person dealings with him. His prices are usually very high. I think there is still a NOS set for sale in the classified. Did you know you can down load them for free? http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm Bruce thank you for confirming that the person was legitimate. He wanted 1500 for the complete set, parts catalogues (two volumes), and two weber carburetor books. I offered a lower price which he was okay with. But he was not too happy that I asked for current photos of what he posted so I could confirm that he still did have them which in my opinion is not too much to ask for when one is about to spend a decent chunk of money. I do know that I could download them for free but sometimes it's nice to have the hard copy right next to you. I will most likely keep looking. ~David |
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| porschetub |
Apr 27 2025, 06:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,807 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 27 2025, 03:54 PM) QUOTE(L-Jet914 @ Apr 26 2025, 05:46 PM) Has anyone done business with Tom Woodford on The Samba website/forum? I was looking to purchase his set of factory service manuals and parts catalogues. I made him an offer to sell the service manuals and the parts catalogues separate from the other books he listed. All I did was ask him for more current photos that what he had up on the website to show proof of them still being around the photos on the ad showed 2018. His response was less than professional to me. Just wondering if others had similar experiences with this person. I just didn't want to get scammed by someone especially for the amount that I offered. I know Tom and have had in person dealings with him. His prices are usually very high. I think there is still a NOS set for sale in the classified. Did you know you can down load them for free? http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm Yes his prices are up there but these parts always appear good but some basic parts are over the moon , has huge amount of FS on Samba and a good rep ? ,seems to be more focused on 911 stuff ,perhaps Bruce can add more in this discussion. |
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| mepstein |
Apr 27 2025, 06:39 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,855 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Tom sold me a vin swapped car back in the 80’s when he owned a Porsche shop in Tabernacle NJ. Caranza racing and restoration. Many stories came from that shop. Customer cars disappearing but then seen on midnight runs. Buildings burning down for insurance money, etc. If you do buy from him, be careful about sending money and hoping you get the product.
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| SirAndy |
Apr 27 2025, 07:03 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,201 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 27 2025, 05:39 PM) Tom sold me a vin swapped car back in the 80’s when he owned a Porsche shop in Tabernacle NJ. Caranza racing and restoration. Many stories came from that shop. Customer cars disappearing but then seen on midnight runs. Buildings burning down for insurance money, etc. If you do buy from him, be careful about sending money and hoping you get the product. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Apr 27 2025, 07:35 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,855 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 27 2025, 09:03 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 27 2025, 05:39 PM) Tom sold me a vin swapped car back in the 80’s when he owned a Porsche shop in Tabernacle NJ. Caranza racing and restoration. Many stories came from that shop. Customer cars disappearing but then seen on midnight runs. Buildings burning down for insurance money, etc. If you do buy from him, be careful about sending money and hoping you get the product. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I still have the car. ‘74 vin in an early chassis. I was 16 so didn’t know it back then. I’m over it now but I sure won’t be buying anything from the guy. |
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| L-Jet914 |
Apr 27 2025, 09:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 339 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 27 2025, 05:39 PM) Tom sold me a vin swapped car back in the 80’s when he owned a Porsche shop in Tabernacle NJ. Caranza racing and restoration. Many stories came from that shop. Customer cars disappearing but then seen on midnight runs. Buildings burning down for insurance money, etc. If you do buy from him, be careful about sending money and hoping you get the product. I've decided against buying from him after the scathing response email that he sent me. I'd rather not deal with someone that goes off their rocker when all I asked for was current photos of what they are selling. According to his samba profile he's in AZ now. |
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| NARP74 |
Apr 28 2025, 04:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,363 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
If they are that fussed about it, I would move on. Most people here would not act that way.
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| mepstein |
Apr 28 2025, 05:34 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,855 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(L-Jet914 @ Apr 27 2025, 11:01 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 27 2025, 05:39 PM) Tom sold me a vin swapped car back in the 80’s when he owned a Porsche shop in Tabernacle NJ. Caranza racing and restoration. Many stories came from that shop. Customer cars disappearing but then seen on midnight runs. Buildings burning down for insurance money, etc. If you do buy from him, be careful about sending money and hoping you get the product. I've decided against buying from him after the scathing response email that he sent me. I'd rather not deal with someone that goes off their rocker when all I asked for was current photos of what they are selling. According to his samba profile he's in AZ now. Yea, he fled NJ decades ago. Cozied up to Wayne Dempsey for a while and sold him the red stripe 914-6gt that he obtained under suspicious circumstances. |
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| 930cabman |
Apr 28 2025, 12:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,053 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 27 2025, 06:39 PM) Tom sold me a vin swapped car back in the 80’s when he owned a Porsche shop in Tabernacle NJ. Caranza racing and restoration. Many stories came from that shop. Customer cars disappearing but then seen on midnight runs. Buildings burning down for insurance money, etc. If you do buy from him, be careful about sending money and hoping you get the product. Thanks for the warning |
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| Cairo94507 |
Apr 28 2025, 01:20 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,304 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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So glad we have members looking out for one another. I dislike scammers, thieves, etc.
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| Shivers |
Apr 28 2025, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,967 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 26 2025, 08:54 PM) QUOTE(L-Jet914 @ Apr 26 2025, 05:46 PM) I know Tom and have had in person dealings with him. His prices are usually very high. I think there is still a NOS set for sale in the classified. Did you know you can down load them for free? http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm THANK YOU! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| rhodyguy |
Apr 28 2025, 04:09 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,239 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Best thread in a while. An interesting read.
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| porschetub |
Apr 28 2025, 04:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,807 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Apr 29 2025, 10:09 AM) Best thread in a while. An interesting read. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) wow very suspect ,he seems to portray himself as a bit of a legend ...but in his own mind (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) ,I don't know how Samba deal with bad sellers as never have had to find out ,my dealing with sellers on there have been great in the past . |
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| jim_hoyland |
Apr 28 2025, 06:39 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,691 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Tom ?
Photo from 914 coral at Rennsport Attached image(s) 
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| mepstein |
Apr 28 2025, 06:52 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,855 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I think @SirAndy had some info on the red stripe car shenanigans.
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| SirAndy |
Apr 28 2025, 09:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,201 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 28 2025, 05:52 PM) Yes, it's all here somewhere. It's been years though, i'm foggy on all the details. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hitfan[1].gif) |
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| bdstone914 |
Apr 28 2025, 10:21 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,888 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 28 2025, 08:39 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 28 2025, 05:52 PM) Yes, it's all here somewhere. It's been years though, i'm foggy on all the details. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hitfan[1].gif) Wayne Dempsey bought that car from Tom eith no rear window. He bought it in Mamouth and drove in the winter with no window then got a window from me. |
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