Oh he's real, here's a picture!Thanks Nigel. Turns out I didn't need to make more calls. Got a call from Gene Perez this afternoon. The parts are in and they hope to have my car finished by tomorrow evening. I have to admit this is an unbelievably quick result from Gene Perez, and quite different from most experiences either I or my friends have had with that shop. I'll update after I get the car tomorrow, but assume it is the usual quality work they do, they will have my unqualified endorsement.
Also excited because I'll have the car for my Sarasota trip this Thursday through Sunday. Anyone up for an impromptu meetup, preferably at a Sarasota bar showing the FSU game, on Saturday?
EDIT: I've always wanted to meet this mysterious person labeled "Larry Chanin." Does he truly exist, or is he just a legend........?
No offense, Larry. You in no way resemble this guy!