Help me Remember? Bad Part Seller was Hunted Down...

Sorry, the title may be a bit too long. Kind of strange for my first post, but here goes....

A while back (probably 6-7 years, maybe longer) there was a post on a forum about someone buying some parts from another person. The bad thing was, the parts turned out to be worthless, or the parts weren't sent at all, not sure on which. So the person posted all of the information they could, and the people of the forum ended up finding out who it was, as well as gather a lot of other information about this person. I think they even took some pictures of the persons home after they got the address (I believe someone's spouse was a cop, so they got a lot of information that way). Anyway, this thread ended up being about 200 pages and it was all over the internet. Does anyone remember this? Could anyone help me possibly locate it? I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!

Edit: I don't want anyone thinking I'm trying to find this person, I'm just trying to find the thread, for my own amusement, lol.

 

sounds like something that might be from Pirate4x4 or ttora. those dudes are nuts!

 

i think it was sliders that some dude was making out of his house. i remember it but don't remember the guys name...don't think it was 6-7yrs ago though

 

Never heard of that thread....
but the bad part seller in your title makes me think of this kid from my state......boom
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/6.12/murder_pr.html

 

was it the gears on pirate4x4

 

pirate4x4 sounds really really familiar....I'm going to go check that out and see if I can find it there. Thanks a lot!

 

Welcome To T/W
I have a question for you why are you looking for something 4 or 5 years old just asking

 

Thanks!

A coworker was telling me how someone he knew went and bought a used car from someone, and the next daythe car wouldn't pass the emissions test. The guy tried to take it back, but was told it was final. I told him to tell his friend to bring an expert with him next time, and to also take it to a mechanic first. On top of that....when you buy a used car, you're buying it "as-is."

Anyway, talking about that made me start thinking about the thread (yup, I read the entire thing). I told my coworker about it and he said he'd also like to see it. I've actually told a lot of people about it, but could never remember where I read it. I just remember it being hilarious, so if I could find it again it could help me pass some time here at work (I wouldn't mind reading it again) and I could pass it on to some friends/coworkers.

 

The guy with the Leeper coilovers?

 

you must have better things to do.......

 

it was a group buy. the dudes name was derek.

OP's just asking for help, give him a break

 

He must work for the Government.

 

Nah, I just get bored at work sometimes and find myself telling a lot of people about the thread, so I'd like to find it. I don't care about the scammer, I just want to find the thread!

 

Is this it?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=803965

 

found the one i was talking about. derek at revenge fab...probably not what you were talking about

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/group-buys/32500-official-rock-sliders-group-buy.html#post508052

 

One of the most epic threads ever to hit the internet.


OP, you're probably thinking of Charlie Wenzel.

 

That's the one!!!!!!! Thanks a lot! Man, this is something everyone should read.....if they have a few hours to spare! How well known is/was this?

Thanks to everyone for helping me locate this, it is much appreciated!

 

I guess Khaos already answered this, lol!