36hpguy - [email protected] - John Huddleston

[Karl Rolf]

Seller took 1 month to get shipped to me.
Seller always uses excuses that he to busy to handle emails.
Seller sent me the wrong speedo. I bought a 6-63 he sent a 5-63 speedo .
Seller sent me the speedo missing a screw on the back .
Seller sent me the speedo scratched up on the back side .
Over all bad experience with this guy . Bummer
Watch out


Moderator notes:
Other / Past ids/emails used:
36vw- [email protected]
Mr.36 - [email protected]
36hpguy - [email protected]

[Greg Armendariz]

John did a speedo for me and it turned out great so I took him a 1963 bus fuel gauge, a 1958 Ghia clock and fuel gauge and a 1956 Ghia clock. THAT WAS APRIL 2ND!!! Here we are 4 months later and he will not return my emails, texts or phone calls. The 1958 Ghia stuff was for a friend of mine so now my friend's pissed at me. I just want my stuff back weather it's done or not and I feel like I've been ripped off. It's sucks to learn the hard way about people and their lack of integrity... I am also super bummed.

[Karl Rolf]

Finally installed the speedo ... And guess what it's 10 mph off on the slow side. I have 165 tire in front ... rip off!!!!!!

[LeninCas]

My father dropped a new tranny and a new motor into his bug so he wanted to put a rebuilt speedometer in it as well. Also, my dad had a later speedometer and wanted a '68 only speedometer which John happened to have in stock and he took it as a core We installed it, drove a mile, and it did not work We drove it to his house and showed him that it did not work, so he took it out, reset the odometer, put everything in place, and installed it again for us which was really nice of him. Overall, good experience with John. I would definitely do business with him again, except I already learned how to restore them myself
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[dakotamustang]

I found John on Samba,
I made contact and sent my 69 Ghia in for service.
He made contact with me and ask why I sent it? He said it looked good.
I am restoring a 69 Ghia and I want a fresh speedo.
(I am not in a rush so some time passed, no problems there)
Then I get an email and he says pay $220.00 and stated the speedo was junk.....
So I did and he shipped me someone else's 74 silver speedo!
I have tried many time to contact him and now he hides.
DON'T USE THIS GUY!!!!

[ddave47]

John gave me a smokin' deal on a baja exhaust. Shipping took a little longer than I wanted, but John called to inform me it was on the way. It was a heavy package.

[landisgarcia]

So I have recently bought an engine from Mr. 36, the engine came in today and it is very beautifully done and clean, it is a rebuilt 36hp, I have not started the engine but once I do, I will update this,
as far as communication it was excellent, he did not always reply right away, but never more than 30 mins from sending a message, all in all there was great communication, both online and through email. the guy has nothing to hide, I had a buddy contact a few of his friends and they all said he is a good guy and a man with integrity. I am not really worried that the engine will fail on me, he did give me a 3 month warranty and the price for what I paid was right on the money, so far I am very satisfied, shipping was well done through FedEx, timing was good.

[FrankRichard]

John has been repairing a splitty speedo for me, and I spoke to him a few weeks back, and said that is had been repaired, but had not shipped it as yet.
he isn’t replying to my emails - does anyone know if away on holidays or something like that?

[roygbiv007]

Still no Trans.

Should have read the feedback prior to purchase....

Moderator update March 13, 2015:
Seller reported a refund was given.
Buyer was asked to post an update.

[EverettB]

I sent him an email about the 2 issues above.
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[lhwood]

I purchased a longblock from John. He was right on the money with everything he said, promised. I work in Irvine so I Could cruise right over to his house. Super cool guy. He is an honorable guy with integrity in my opinion. He got done with my longblock earlier than I would've liked but no worries. I haven't fired the engine up yet as I still have to finish the car, but I plane on letting him break the engine in for me once I get all the tins powder coated and on the engine. Cool guy I would definitely do business with him again.

Les

[FrankRichard]

[Mr.36]

the first time your speedo arrived the needle was broken so i replaced it. The second time you sent it to me the needle was broken again. Now you want to sit here and blame me for something i have no control over. Once it leaves my hands and the mail takes over thats on them.i sent you a pic showing the new needle and also that it was calibrated. Instead of talking crap about me on here with out even stating facts and making your self look better. Be a man and call.....

[rumrunner]

I bought and paid for a REBUILT weber 44 that John said was "rebuilt 2 weeks ago and was ready to go" I called the day I received it and talked with John and explained the air corrector jets and throttle shaft return spring were missing. He said he would send some jets out asap. After a week of no parts, I emailed him. No reply. My summer is only so long in Indiana and needed that carb so I just spent another $44 (2 jets, return spring and a needle and seat set that was leaking and needed replaced. Cleaned does not mean rebuilt!

[jays58s]

I emailed John about a 40hp fan shroud he had for sale and he responded pretty quick, was quick to take my money, but I have yet to receive it. I specifically asked him if he could get it to me by the end of the week and he said no problem. That was over a week ago, I'm only 6 hours north of him, and I have yet to see it or to hear from him. I've emailed him numerous times and have yet to get a response. Regardless of anyone's situation, don't make a promise you can't keep, and if something comes up, communication is key. I'll definitely never deal with him again, hopefully I end up with my fan shroud or my money back.

[ssmalibu2]

I Bought a restored 010 distributor from John with a partial trade and cash. He waited a week before shipping until he received my part first. The 010 in his ad had a black cap, the one shipped came with an old worn out brown cap (bait and switch). I contacted John and he told me that was just a standard photo of a restored 010 and I should have asked more questions like (Is the 010 pictured in the ad the one I'm getting). He offered to send me a black cap, but now I'm questioning if this was ever restored. Told him I wanted my money refunded and my part returned. Don't take a chance and buy anything from John. Also he should be banned from selling on The Samba with all his bad feedback!
Photo from ad:

Photos of the restored 010 that was sent:

Quote from John "I thought I was being nice by giving you an original cap."
"I gave you the cap that was on my turnkey motor."
So watch out for that turnkey motor!

[Mr.36]

I offer to the correct the problem and you want to sit here and be a dick about it after even Everett said it'd be a good idea if I gave you a new cap. And then you want to talk bad about me other products. You have something mentally wrong with you.

[ssmalibu2]

The photos and your bad feedback speak for themselves!

[EverettB]

The ad
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1866701

Ad Text

[landisgarcia]

I have driven the 36hp I got from him for about 300 miles, so far so good, no signs of nothing scary