What a thread this turned into...Ottis, I am as happy as can be with my hard tail now, other than I really (honestly) wish that I would have gone with Elswick, for the longer stretch, and the finish.
The welds are now complete and, for making sure his customer is happy, Rock-a-billy went above and beyond what I paid for and or expected. Additioinal welding, smoothing, grinding and finishing were all complete when I arrived. While I know that won't and cant' be the case everytime (a man has to work and charge for his living) RB wanted to keep this fella's enthusiasm high, and (despite his personal distaste for the product) a customer for TC Bros happy as well.
He even contacted TC Bros to let them know about the shoddy work. They did reply, but nearly a week later, and after his repairs were done.
Rock-a-billy Choppers is a small outfit, yes, however his professionalism is without question, and his committment to his customers has me willing to step and say that I'll go back again, and gladly refer my associates to him.
There aren't that many people who specialize in working on 650s (among other areas), and certainly not that many who are NOT trying to become a corporation, ie; Orange County, as you previously mentioned.
I appreciate your personal insight, and your loyalty to TC Bros, as they have clearly never sent you an unfinished product.
Good day, sir.