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**WIDESIDE72** · 11-15-2008, 01:35 PM

I have to take a minute to let you know that there truly are still honorable people in the world. His handle on here is "bigdon-70blazer". His name is Don Foust. I have been looking for Cheyenne headliner trim for my nephew's 72 Cheyenne for over a year now. I know we can buy repro for $100, but he is in high school and only has a limited budget. I posted a "wanted" ad on here for some original trim. Don replied that he knew where to find some in a local wrecking yard, and that he only wanted what he would have to give for it. After I went over how to get it out without breaking it, Don sent me not only the trim, but a nice original black headliner as well. Don said he only gave $5 for all this! He also said shipping was $17, which seems cheap for something this big. How much did Don as for?

Wait for it...

wait...

$25!!!

I gladly sent him a check. He did all this for $3!!! He never asked that I sent payment first! Even I can say that I have become jaded to the point that I am hesitant to do this for a stranger. Most of you know that he could have easily gotten $100+ for all this. (too late now, Don HAHA!) I have a guy in Indiana (not on this forum) who has had my $105 for a tailgate since Sept (EBAY) and still no tail gate. That is what differentiates guys like Don, a true gentleman and good person to have in your corner, versus thieving scum bags on the net! Thanks again, Don. Let me know if I can ever help you out.

**72 Super** · 11-15-2008, 01:46 PM

Thats what its all about. You can get that here, but not really on Ebay. I've bought parts through both and feel alot more confortable here..
Ray

GOPAPA · 11-15-2008, 01:47 PM

And hats off to you WideSides for letting us know of a good dead that one of our members have done.. And to you Don Fouts ,,I just have to say " I would like to have you for a neighbor any time you decide to move.. you have just shown what a good guy you must be.. papa

thirdstreettito · 11-15-2008, 02:00 PM

Just goes to show ya, Chevy trucks make people good forever! ...except James Blanton.

**70cst** · 11-15-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideside72

i have a guy in indiana (not on this forum) who has had my $105 for a tailgate since sept (ebay) and still no tail gate. That is what differentiates guys like don, a true gentleman and good person to have in your corner, versus thieving scum bags on the net! Thanks again, don. Let me know if i can ever help you out.

Hey...
I get to Indiana every few weeks. Get me the address and tell the guy that I will stop in to pick it up for you. Then I can get it shipped to you. Just a thought.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-15-2008, 03:32 PM

If worse comes to worse, I will take you up on the offer. Unfortunately, I paid this loser Rick Schwarte from Greendale IN. with a money order, so I cannot get my $ back through Screwbay. I did not know it, but apparently The loser was using his girlfriend's EBAY account. I mailed it to the name and address EBAY provided: Bobbie Flanagan in Cincinatti OH. Later he sends an email saying to send it to another address Rick Schwarte Greendale IN. . Too late, payment was already sent. Then I heard nothing for 2 wks. I kept calling the cell # I had til someone finally answered, she claims she is the guy's girlfriend's sister. She said that there was a nasty break up and her sister has a restraining order against him. I tell her I don't care about their white trash soap opera. She then gave me the guy's dad's (Richard) phone #. I have talked to both of them numerous times, and every time, I can hear the dad having to coerce "little Ricky" to talk to me. After several weeks of BS and promises, his dad calls me last Friday saying that he will ship it for me. That was a week ago. I just called and left a message requesting and update. Why are people such losers? I have had to resort to leaving numerous phone messages attacking their personal character in order to get a response! I almost wish they would tell me to go to hell so that I can have closure and move on to "alternative measures".

matthufham · 11-15-2008, 04:06 PM

i do too much stuff for free. but that's what friends are for

tcb-1 · 11-15-2008, 04:51 PM

he's my brother (really) and he is truly a stand up guy and proudly serves this Country and God.

he mentioned to me not too long ago that he was getting you the headliner. glad you got it and it was what you wanted!!!

people like him really do make this world a better place.

Here's to you, big brother......

**bigdon-70blazer** · 11-15-2008, 05:39 PM

Wow! Glad to hear you got it! The trim only had one piece that was broken and so I guess the other stuff arrived without further breakage. I really want to thank you for the kind words. The old cheyenne was sitting in the scrap yard waiting to be crushed as they seem to be crushing everything these days. I hate to see this stuff get discarded if guys can use them so I posted and the rest is history. How did you like that rigged up packing? I work on the assumption that you ought to treat people better than the way you want to be treated and God will truly bless that. That is just being Christ-like which I strive to do. I am glad you got your blessing! Have fun! God has been so good to me so I am returning the favor!

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Don... it's members like you, that stick out, even in a great forum like this one.
This is what rep points are made for!

**N2TRUX** · 11-16-2008, 01:21 AM

Awesome kindness dude...

100%Chevy · 11-16-2008, 08:26 PM

I've made some deals on this board and am very happy with the results.
Glad to hear someone get praised for their honesty and giving freely of their time for others.
Helps to re-inforce my own idea of the way I like to treat and be treated by people.
I will try to be more like this myself.
Mike.

72BlckButy · 11-17-2008, 04:07 PM

I have had the opportunity to speak with Don over the phone, and he truly is a stand up guy. Props Don!

Side note... I can't wait to make it by your house the next time I'm in town and check out your Blazer!

longhorn70gmc · 11-17-2008, 06:36 PM

It is always great to here about a fellow Board BROTHER or SISTER giving to help other Board Members. I also have had that privilege with member MVFD70. All I had to pay was shipping and it was on a front wheel 1/2 ton hub that isn't manufactured no more. My truck is still going strong because he was a giving, generous guy. It is always great to here these stories on our Board!!!!!

Respectfully

Cyclone44 · 11-17-2008, 07:09 PM

Great job Don, It's people like you that make this a great place.....Thank you Sir....

11-15-2008, 01:35 PM	#1
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	We need more good people like Dan Foust I have to take a minute to let you know that there truly are still honorable people in the world. His handle on here is "bigdon-70blazer". His name is Don Foust. I have been looking for Cheyenne headliner trim for my nephew's 72 Cheyenne for over a year now. I know we can buy repro for $100, but he is in high school and only has a limited budget. I posted a "wanted" ad on here for some original trim. Don replied that he knew where to find some in a local wrecking yard, and that he only wanted what he would have to give for it. After I went over how to get it out without breaking it, Don sent me not only the trim, but a nice original black headliner as well. Don said he only gave $5 for all this! He also said shipping was $17, which seems cheap for something this big. How much did Don as for? Wait for it... wait... $25!!! I gladly sent him a check. He did all this for $3!!! He never asked that I sent payment first! Even I can say that I have become jaded to the point that I am hesitant to do this for a stranger. Most of you know that he could have easily gotten $100+ for all this. (too late now, Don HAHA!) I have a guy in Indiana (not on this forum) who has had my $105 for a tailgate since Sept (EBAY) and still no tail gate. That is what differentiates guys like Don, a true gentleman and good person to have in your corner, versus thieving scum bags on the net! Thanks again, Don. Let me know if I can ever help you out.

11-15-2008, 01:46 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust Thats what its all about. You can get that here, but not really on Ebay. I've bought parts through both and feel alot more confortable here.. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

11-15-2008, 01:47 PM	#3
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,628	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust And hats off to you WideSides for letting us know of a good dead that one of our members have done.. And to you Don Fouts ,,I just have to say " I would like to have you for a neighbor any time you decide to move.. you have just shown what a good guy you must be.. papa __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

11-15-2008, 02:00 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust Just goes to show ya, Chevy trucks make people good forever! ...except James Blanton. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-15-2008, 03:32 PM	#6
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust If worse comes to worse, I will take you up on the offer. Unfortunately, I paid this loser Rick Schwarte from Greendale IN. with a money order, so I cannot get my $ back through Screwbay. I did not know it, but apparently The loser was using his girlfriend's EBAY account. I mailed it to the name and address EBAY provided: Bobbie Flanagan in Cincinatti OH. Later he sends an email saying to send it to another address Rick Schwarte Greendale IN. . Too late, payment was already sent. Then I heard nothing for 2 wks. I kept calling the cell # I had til someone finally answered, she claims she is the guy's girlfriend's sister. She said that there was a nasty break up and her sister has a restraining order against him. I tell her I don't care about their white trash soap opera. She then gave me the guy's dad's (Richard) phone #. I have talked to both of them numerous times, and every time, I can hear the dad having to coerce "little Ricky" to talk to me. After several weeks of BS and promises, his dad calls me last Friday saying that he will ship it for me. That was a week ago. I just called and left a message requesting and update. Why are people such losers? I have had to resort to leaving numerous phone messages attacking their personal character in order to get a response! I almost wish they would tell me to go to hell so that I can have closure and move on to "alternative measures".

11-15-2008, 04:06 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust i do too much stuff for free. but that's what friends are for

11-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust he's my brother (really) and he is truly a stand up guy and proudly serves this Country and God. he mentioned to me not too long ago that he was getting you the headliner. glad you got it and it was what you wanted!!! people like him really do make this world a better place. Here's to you, big brother...... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-15-2008, 05:39 PM	#9
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust Wow! Glad to hear you got it! The trim only had one piece that was broken and so I guess the other stuff arrived without further breakage. I really want to thank you for the kind words. The old cheyenne was sitting in the scrap yard waiting to be crushed as they seem to be crushing everything these days. I hate to see this stuff get discarded if guys can use them so I posted and the rest is history. How did you like that rigged up packing? I work on the assumption that you ought to treat people better than the way you want to be treated and God will truly bless that. That is just being Christ-like which I strive to do. I am glad you got your blessing! Have fun! God has been so good to me so I am returning the favor!

11-15-2008, 08:51 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust Don... it's members like you, that stick out, even in a great forum like this one. This is what rep points are made for!

11-16-2008, 01:21 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust Awesome kindness dude... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-16-2008, 08:26 PM	#12
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust I've made some deals on this board and am very happy with the results. Glad to hear someone get praised for their honesty and giving freely of their time for others. Helps to re-inforce my own idea of the way I like to treat and be treated by people. I will try to be more like this myself. Mike.

11-17-2008, 04:07 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust I have had the opportunity to speak with Don over the phone, and he truly is a stand up guy. Props Don! Side note... I can't wait to make it by your house the next time I'm in town and check out your Blazer! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-17-2008, 06:36 PM	#14
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust It is always great to here about a fellow Board BROTHER or SISTER giving to help other Board Members. I also have had that privilege with member MVFD70. All I had to pay was shipping and it was on a front wheel 1/2 ton hub that isn't manufactured no more. My truck is still going strong because he was a giving, generous guy. It is always great to here these stories on our Board!!!!! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

11-17-2008, 07:09 PM	#15
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: We need more good people like Dan Foust Great job Don, It's people like you that make this a great place.....Thank you Sir....



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