I will not twist your arm to stay but I for one would prefer that you would.

Not every experience in dealing with cars and parts will be positive. There will always be times when things don't work out as we wish.

However, whatever decision you make, from my experience, it's certainly best not to burn any bridges.

And there are often multiple folks on here that would be interested in the same items, therefore instead of "playing favorites" it's often more fair to post and let the chips fall where they may.
Worth noting that this is the most "civil" site I have ever seen. I do think you would miss the resources here as much as we would miss you.
Hang in there Ty!

It's your decision Ty, but you will only be cheating yourself to leave this board just because a parts deal doesn't work out the way you want it to.

Since you "put it out there", here are my thoughts on the matter from the information presented in this thread:

(1) This is probably the only source of good Canadian Pontiac, Beaumont, Acadian, etc. knowledge... anywhere!  Burning bridges here will be a big loss... to you.

(2) As mentioned, most people who have parts to sell on this site are hobbyists, not parts dealers.  They all have busy lives, including work, family, etc.  Plus, this being Canada and all, our summer car-hobby season is short, so we have to get out there and enjoy it while it lasts.  So if somebody doesn't jump to satisfy your needs at the drop of a hat, you will just have to understand that this is the situation and accept it.  Besides, there are people who do this as a business and I think you would be doing yourself a favour by supporting them - Tin Man is one of them - send him a message and I'm sure he will help you...

(3) Be patient.  By now, you must realize that Beaumonts are particularly rare cars, whos production numbers are miniscule in comparison to the number of Chevelles that were made.  You might have to wait to find just the part you are looking for.  Also, check sources for Chevelle parts when they are not Beaumont-specific (i.e. mechanical, chassis, inner body structures, etc.).

(4) I regularly read a number of car and hobby related forums out there, and this is one of the most civil I have ever seen.  There are a few flare-ups every now and then but they are few and far between.  Most other boards have them on a daily basis and the mods have to be on them full-time.  Enjoy the site for what it is, but chill out a little and you will benefit from it greatly.

Take all this into consideration and I'm sure you'll decide to stay.  Make sure you post some pics of your project as it progresses! 

wow, I'm almost speechless! This forum is pure gold, by far the best car site I've ever been on. No peeing contests, no making you feel dumb for lacking knowledge or know how. And somebody wants to check out just because a deal didn't happen? Have you been on craigslist lately?!? Its actually amazing when a deal does happen. If you can't see value in this site, then maybe you shouldn't be here.

Holy cow why is this guys shorts in such a knot. I pm'd a member about some parts in April and heard nothing back he was away and could not get his messages, today I heard back from him but I'm not ready to give up on CP because of no replys, I even bugged the hell out of his wife with calls and messages on their answering machine, and she was very polite and explained her husbands situation to me. Thanks Laurie I think thats your name but if not thanks Ricks better half and Rick you know who I'm talking about..Sometimes less is better... A member for the last couple of months and really appreciate this site and have made a donation to the site Todd and every one has been great so if you are not happy by all means leave and you will not likely be missed by too many.. Mike Cannon Boomer ps Just my 2cents worth and today 2cents = nothing

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wow, I'm almost speechless! This forum is pure gold, by far the best car site I've ever been on. No peeing contests, no making you feel dumb for lacking knowledge or know how.

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 Agreed! Ty, as a fellow American brother, let me in on the places where all of the Canadian Pontiac parts are stashed here in the States! You DEFINITELY have to be patient with finding parts for these cars! Don't leave the best and maybe only resource of parts and information for these cars! Now put down the knife.....

JD, you sure know how to give me a good laugh on a day when I really needed it! Don't ever quit...

to all who replied to this.. please read to who it may concern.. thank you..