Problems with a foundry in Texas

are you talking about Emxxxe?
so they suspended operations?

I just recieved a flyer in the mail from them wanting my business. I have heard of several bad deals about this company. Please report them to the BBB of Tx and see what they can do to get your funds back.

I had someone from the same company awhile back begging almost to the point of
harrasment to send them $600.00 for a Cat Ten manifold. Special offer he said one in stock. Needless to say I didnt send him a dime. I also thought it seemed odd they would advertise in a vintage truck magazine and not a tractor magazine. It is a shame we have to be on gaurd all the time.

I also sent them a manifold and money over a year ago. I will E-mail you. - Wally

I too was a little leary of Empire but I ordered a Cat 60 heat box on Monday and it was delivered yesterday(Wednesday). It arrived in 3 days, well packaged, and is a quality piece. I had it shipped C.O.D. I personally know of 3 other Cat collectors who have purchased manifold parts and claim to be satisfied with their transactions. I'm not trying to persuade anyone one way or the other, just stating facts of my experiences.

D8Pete,

From the other 10 - 12 response I have received to my post, your experience is unique. All the others have sent their money and have not seen their parts. One of the members of my local chapter also received a heat box for his 60 (after waiting 2 years) but is still out the bulk of his money and has not seen the manifolds he was also expecting.

Paul Bamburak

Paul - I can certainly feel for anyone who has had their hard earned money ripped out of their hands. Believe me when I say that I approached this company with caution as I too had heard what you and a few others have gone through. I have no problem telling a crook or anyone else that a crook is a crook, or that a good businessman is a good businessman. I just try and tell the facts and let others make their own judgements. Hopefully your issues will be resolved in the future.
Pete Ochal

Sounds like COD is the only way to deal with these guys.

Not much way to get screwed like that if you check your parts before you pay.