Goat Hill Classics

[L72Biscayne]

Back in 2006 when I was restoring my 66 Chevelle I purchased a idler pulley and bracket for my L78. The bracket legs were different lengths. When you placed it on a flat surface it wasn’t level so the belt didn’t line up with the other pulleys. I contacted goat hill and he pretty much told me to pound sand. I’ll never do business with him again. I cut one leg off and shortened it and welded it back then it was correct. I tried to tell him so no one else would have this problem but he didn’t want to hear it. Arrogant SOAB.

[Edgemontvillage]

If you are interested in more information on Fred Ballard's fuel pump rebuild service (and more of the same on Goat Hill) there is a good thread on CRG, here is the link:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=4322.0

I had Fred rebuild the original 40669 pump from my 1969 Z/28. If you are in need of a basic rebuild for a driver his service is unique in the industry. If you are looking for a rebuild suitable for Legends, Top Flight etc judging probably not the right choice. Unlike Goat Hill Fred re-uses the AC crimp-on base so its unavoidable there will be some crimp marks and waviness when its re-installed (I posted photos of mine - see Post #30). He re-plates the bowl gold zinc whereas AC originally used gold dichromate. Finally, Fred uses a clear coat on the magnesium casting which gives it a semi-gloss finish. I wasn't aware of that when I had him rebuild mine so I imagine he would skip that process if asked. His turn around time was reasonable and he does the rebuilds in batches so you may need to wait until he has a sufficient number to proceed.