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Ex Convict Ferrari Mechanic Donnie Callaway

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  1. F40/82

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    This showed up in my feed last night, he’s reviewing an absolutely manhandled Testarossa Engine put together by imbeciles, did some research on him and found out he had been arrested not too long ago.

     
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  2. willrace

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  3. TheMayor

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    Most likely he was the imbecile who mishandled it. A self fulfilling prophecy. Screw something up, then charge the customer to fix it!

    And maybe sell some of the customer's parts and the car itself while you're at it.
     
  4. rob lay

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    interesting first post, hmm.
     
  5. TheMayor

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    I don't see an APOLOGY anywhere...

    I do see two "customers" who never looked on Fchat though.
     
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    who is the guy in blue shirt?
     
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  7. TheMayor

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    Not sure who you are referring to. But I did recognize the messiest, most disorganized auto repair shop in the world.

    Didn't see a license for auto repair anywhere. Weird!
     
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  8. F40/82

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    Gnarly, just recently got into Ferraris
     
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  9. JohnMH

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    I skimmed through the video when it came up on my feed without knowing that was Callaway. Thanks to the first poster I now have an idea what he looks like, enabling me to avoid him.
     
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    Waitaminit.....

    "Ex" Convict?
     
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    There should be an "interesting first post" thread... It seems there are more than a few.
     
  12. Rifledriver

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    A thief and a butcher. A twofer.

    With all the good people struggling and working hard to make a buck and this con man still has suckers lining up. It would really be OK with me if he was treated to some good old fashioned Oakland style justice
     
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    +1 for Oakland justice on this dirtbag. This guy needs to somehow be tied to having dirt on the Clinton's, that'll get things handled quick @Rifledriver

    But seriously if people are still bringing cars to him minus doing their homework then they get what they deserve.
     
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    Pretty darn obvious… he’s a super doofus
     
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    He knows where everything is, maaannnn. That’s part of his genius, maaaannnnn. /Dennis Hopper voice
     
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    I'm confused. He is once again posting on Instagram, and it seems business as usual. Is he out on bail or something? Charges pending? How is he able to still conduct business?
     
  19. Shark01

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    I thought it came to light that he didn't have a business license so am curious too.
     
  20. BJK

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    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/150106413/
    'twinpalms' (Scott Nathan) posted the Jay Leno interview

    yeah, he doesn't seem to have a care in the world. o_O

    .
     
  21. MeiM

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    Spot on! But I doubt if you can refer to that as genius considering the impact.,
     
  22. Rifledriver

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    Pot, meet kettle.
     
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    Explain to me one thing, okay maybe two.

    1. Why, given the amount of easily searchable info on this guy why anyone would let him touch their car, be it an Alfa or Yugo, or anything in between?

    2. Why, oh why, do folks who do videos liberally baste them with expletives? He must say F#^$ about a thousand times in the video and it certainly doesn't add quality to his content, just makes him sound stupid. Do you suppose he's trying to sound tough?

    OKAY, one more.

    3. Why isn't he in jail?

    D
     
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  24. TheMayor

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    This is completely UNFAIR.

    Donnie is the best qualified YUGO mechanic in the USA. You need to take it back. Yugo owners everywhere will boycott Fchat!
     
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  25. Rifledriver

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    1.As I explained in one of threads, there is an appeal to doing it on the down low. Hes out in the desert in a sh!th@@e shop and talks a game like he is Gods gift to Italian cars. Everyone else is an idiot. Trust me, it plays well. People really do want to believe.
    2. He is stupid. His communication skills are less than 7th grade level. Nothing tough sounding about it. Tough guys dont talk.
    3. Because he isn't worth it and has not pissed off anyone important. If he screws the mayors cousin hes done.

    He is an incompetent, crooked, fat slob. His shop reflects his life, work habits and morals.
     
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