I feel I need to set this post straight.
Phil at Doghouse is a great guy. He does like his privacy when he is off.
I'm not too sure on the timing of this but, That very well may have been the season that his Wife of many many years abruptly DIED on him.
If you research Doghouse on here, there are many many many happy folks with his treating of them.
So, cut a man some slack. Put yourself in his shoes. Have someone come banging on your house when it is very clear that he is closed. And maybe try to consider that maybe things are not going very well for that person.
Yes Phil is my friend, has been for a good 15 or so years.
So I appreciate that this thread be taken with a Grain of Salt and move on.
Doghouse is a great business and Phil is a Great Guy.
He spent many many years at Dumont with his mobile parts trailer until the VW based rail was pushed out by all the fancy schmancy high dollar machines.
He was there when you needed him, not his fault VW rails have become a thing of the past.
Again, wear his shoes for a day and see how easy it is.
Thank you for your time,
IrnBear