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408 As many of you know,there is a sticky in the for sale section for a fraud sale of a 408 motor in Conroe TX.I decided to start a post here in this section maybe to get a little help.This has been reported to the IFCC,Talked with the FBI,and filed a report with the Conroe Police Department.
I am not pleased with this situation as many of you would guess and prosecuting this guy just isn't enough for me. I want money back in my pocket or a 408 in my car. If anyone has any other info on these guys please let me know. Their names are Mike Traylor and Kevin Franks. They are both going against each other in this matter. One says he has received no money and the other says that he gave it to the other guy!! Who knows but anyway, any help would be appreciated. Jim
I am not pleased with this situation as many of you would guess and prosecuting this guy just isn't enough for me. I want money back in my pocket or a 408 in my car. If anyone has any other info on these guys please let me know. Their names are Mike Traylor and Kevin Franks. They are both going against each other in this matter. One says he has received no money and the other says that he gave it to the other guy!! Who knows but anyway, any help would be appreciated. Jim
Having talked with Jim several times and knowing the facts behind this situation, I can tell you that he's a straight up guy who's getting royally screwed on this deal.
Anyone who has any information that can help Jim or can contact Mike or Kevin or has inroads with any local law enforcement that can help out, I'd strongly encourage you to get involved and shoot Jim an e-mail or PM.
This is just flat out wrong and I'm of the opinion that we need to do whatever we can to help make this right.
I am doing my best to get in touch with Mike. I can't promise anything but I'll try... Jim, I think that is messed up what happened and I definately want to see this get fixed.
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Originally Posted by Jim'sZ28
As many of you know,there is a sticky in the for sale section for a fraud sale of a 408 motor in Conroe TX.I decided to start a post here in this section maybe to get a little help.This has been reported to the IFCC,Talked with the FBI,and filed a report with the Conroe Police Department.
I am not pleased with this situation as many of you would guess and prosecuting this guy just isn't enough for me. I want money back in my pocket or a 408 in my car. If anyone has any other info on these guys please let me know. Their names are Mike Traylor and Kevin Franks. They are both going against each other in this matter. One says he has received no money and the other says that he gave it to the other guy!! Who knows but anyway, any help would be appreciated. Jim
I am not pleased with this situation as many of you would guess and prosecuting this guy just isn't enough for me. I want money back in my pocket or a 408 in my car. If anyone has any other info on these guys please let me know. Their names are Mike Traylor and Kevin Franks. They are both going against each other in this matter. One says he has received no money and the other says that he gave it to the other guy!! Who knows but anyway, any help would be appreciated. Jim
Good luck,
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Mike Traylor is known for doing this kind of thing.
Back in 01 he swapped a motor and supposedly did a rebuild on a friend's 99 Z28. The motor he put in took him 6 months to get arround to doing, and had a cracked block when it was brought to another shop for inspection.
I know that quick96 on htownracing.com has a phone number and nextel number for Mike.
Back in 01 he swapped a motor and supposedly did a rebuild on a friend's 99 Z28. The motor he put in took him 6 months to get arround to doing, and had a cracked block when it was brought to another shop for inspection.
I know that quick96 on htownracing.com has a phone number and nextel number for Mike.
I just talked to a friend of Mike. Mike is standing by his story that he sent the money to Kevin. I am now working on finding the location of the motor (even if Kevin has it). If we can find it, then we'll just go get it.
Originally Posted by SpeedDemon
LOL!!! Kevin Franks worked for me for a while and screwed me so bad it was rediculous!!! You might want to give his parole officer a call. Last time I checked parole officers did not like this kind of thing. He was put in jail for a Gun charge, cocaine charge, and I believe it was stolen corvette as well.
Good luck,
Good luck,
Here is the info that I got so far...
Mike says that he plans on shipping out your cam tomorrow. I know it isn't going to cover the cost, but it is a start. He is definate that Kevin has the motor. They say that Kevin has a shop on Holmes road, but he doesn't know the exact address. Anyone around Holmes road might want to go check it out. They say it is called 713 Motorsports. Also, I need the number that you have for Kevin because I might have found his home address. Just need a little confirmation.
Mike says that he plans on shipping out your cam tomorrow. I know it isn't going to cover the cost, but it is a start. He is definate that Kevin has the motor. They say that Kevin has a shop on Holmes road, but he doesn't know the exact address. Anyone around Holmes road might want to go check it out. They say it is called 713 Motorsports. Also, I need the number that you have for Kevin because I might have found his home address. Just need a little confirmation.
Kevin Franks cell phone number is all I have: 281-830-****
I deleted the last four so that Kevin can relax a bit.
Hmm...parole officer huh? How can I find out who that is so I can give him a call.
Also, how can Mike send out my cam tomorrow when I just got off the phone with him and he told me that he;s trying to get the money together to buy it for me...he's giving a load of bull **** to everyone!! Man....I'm getting so pissed. Anyway, thanks for everyone's help!! Keep it coming...it's greatly appreciated! Jim
I deleted the last four so that Kevin can relax a bit.
Hmm...parole officer huh? How can I find out who that is so I can give him a call.
Also, how can Mike send out my cam tomorrow when I just got off the phone with him and he told me that he;s trying to get the money together to buy it for me...he's giving a load of bull **** to everyone!! Man....I'm getting so pissed. Anyway, thanks for everyone's help!! Keep it coming...it's greatly appreciated! Jim
Last edited by Jim'sZ28; Jul 15, 2004 at 07:20 AM.
I really hope that Jim makes an example out of this guy. Too many times have I heard of someone being ripped off through internet sales. I also hope that the ones that have done it in the past or, are planning on doing it pay close attention. Not everyone is able or willing to sweep large sums of money under the rug and forget about it. 
Originally Posted by Jim'sZ28
Kevin Franks cell phone number is all I have: 281-830-2921
his email is wrkcar@aol.com
Hmm...parole officer huh? How can I find out who that is so I can give him a call.
Also, how can Mike send out my cam tomorrow when I just got off the phone with him and he told me that he;s trying to get the money together to buy it for me...he's giving a load of bull **** to everyone!! Man....I'm getting so pissed. Anyway, thanks for everyone's help!! Keep it coming...it's greatly appreciated! Jim
his email is wrkcar@aol.com
Hmm...parole officer huh? How can I find out who that is so I can give him a call.
Also, how can Mike send out my cam tomorrow when I just got off the phone with him and he told me that he;s trying to get the money together to buy it for me...he's giving a load of bull **** to everyone!! Man....I'm getting so pissed. Anyway, thanks for everyone's help!! Keep it coming...it's greatly appreciated! Jim
I would try Harris County Probation first to see if he is listed with an officer...
Originally Posted by Jim'sZ28
Kevin Franks cell phone number is all I have: 281-830-2921
his email is wrkcar@aol.com
Hmm...parole officer huh? How can I find out who that is so I can give him a call.
Also, how can Mike send out my cam tomorrow when I just got off the phone with him and he told me that he;s trying to get the money together to buy it for me...he's giving a load of bull **** to everyone!! Man....I'm getting so pissed. Anyway, thanks for everyone's help!! Keep it coming...it's greatly appreciated! Jim
his email is wrkcar@aol.com
Hmm...parole officer huh? How can I find out who that is so I can give him a call.
Also, how can Mike send out my cam tomorrow when I just got off the phone with him and he told me that he;s trying to get the money together to buy it for me...he's giving a load of bull **** to everyone!! Man....I'm getting so pissed. Anyway, thanks for everyone's help!! Keep it coming...it's greatly appreciated! Jim
Originally Posted by BADZ
I would try Harris County Probation first to see if he is listed with an officer...
HAHAH I hope this guy if he doesnt annie-up is going back to a ASSPOUNDING PRISON!!!! cause this is just wrong
I was told that the motor is at Kevin's place of business which is 713 MotorSports of Houston. I also checked out his criminal backgroud. Yes, cocaine charge in 89 and possession of firearm in 2000. He was also charged in 1998 for tampering with identification numbers! Geez--what the hell did i walk into to?! And Mike has been charged with some sort of traffic violation and driving with a suspended license. Apparently he was just picked up for arson too. Jim