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cobra 08-17-2022 07:58 AM

Too bad about Craft Racing Engine.
My Shelby aluminum engine built Gessford engine https://www.gessford.com/almost 20 years ago to my complete satisfaction.
George and his crew are very friendly, builds excellent quality and has decades of experience.

patrickt 08-17-2022 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DanEC (Post 1509532)
Does anyone know of contact info for the attorney handling their closure (bankruptcy?)? Someone on the FE forum is trying to get in contact with them over his parts and deposit he had left there. Apparently it’s all in the hands of attorneys now.

Remember that the unfortunate reality of business failures is that what caused it was there was not enough money around to survive the downturn. That means inevitably somebody gets stiffed. The entity is also an LLC, which in today's climate seem to come and go. Plus, if they didn't have enough money to keep the business going then they're probably trying to cut corners on legal fees (lawyers don't talk to creditors for free) -- and after all, its a relatively small engine shop, this is not Enron. I did check the federal PACER system and nothing came up for filings. I do feel for them. Some of my favorite shops went under in the last couple of years and I've done business with Craft in the past, to my total satisfaction. Unfortunately, business in America ain't for the faint of heart and some good companies end up going under.

DanEC 08-17-2022 10:55 AM

I did some checking too. I don’t think they have formally filed for bankruptcy as nothing recent popped up for the county in Arkansas records but maybe they are working towards it.

We drive by their shop going down to my wife’s hometown nearby. The next time we go I’ll stop and see if any info is posted on their shop doors.

patrickt 08-17-2022 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DanEC (Post 1509548)
I did some checking too. I don’t think they have formally filed for bankruptcy as nothing recent popped up for the county in Arkansas records but maybe they are working towards it.

We drive by their shop going down to my wife’s hometown nearby. The next time we go I’ll stop and see if any info is posted on their shop doors.

If there are security interests covering the cool and expensive engine building tools, but minimal or no assets left over to liquidate, and no personal guaranties floating around, then they might not file for bankruptcy at all. You just walk away from it all and your creditors can chase your LLC to their hearts' content. Now, you can argue the morality of that until the Arkansas cows come home, but thems the breaks.:cool:

RodKnock 08-17-2022 12:01 PM

Lots and lots of businesses went "belly up" in the past few years, so I'm not surprised one of the "go to" crate engine builders did too. The pandemic killed more than a million people in the US too.

I got curious and checked up on my engine builder, FE Specialties. Looks like Tom Lucas is still in business, but moved his operations from Sacramento, CA to Chiloquin, OR, which looks like the middle of nowhere. But he's still in business.

And if we're talking about the morality of establishing an LLC for your business, then let's talk about the morality of filing a frivolous lawsuit. :p

patrickt 08-17-2022 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1509553)
And if we're talking about the morality of establishing an LLC for your business, then let's talk about the morality of filing a frivolous lawsuit. :p

No. This is the post that Dan is referring to:
https://www.fordfe.com/craft-perform...s-t166844.html

twobjshelbys 08-17-2022 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DanEC (Post 1509532)
Does anyone know of contact info for the attorney handling their closure (bankruptcy?)? Someone on the FE forum is trying to get in contact with them over his parts and deposit he had left there. Apparently it’s all in the hands of attorneys now.

Read the stub web site linked in the original post. From the sound of it attorneys will be contacting you. You could try to contact Craft but my assessment is there is no further contact with the business.

RodKnock 08-17-2022 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1509554)
No. This is the post that Dan is referring to:
https://www.fordfe.com/craft-perform...s-t166844.html

No what? I'm speaking in generalities, not specifically to the Craft situation.

patrickt 08-17-2022 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1509556)
No what? I'm speaking in generalities, not specifically to the Craft situation.

Establishing an LLC is not moral nor is it immoral, it is the conduct of the individuals that cast shades of morality only to be hidden behind the cloak of the LLC.:cool:

redmt 08-19-2022 08:56 AM

Regarding Brent,,, He's a top notch builder with volumes of accumulated knowledge. Something to keep in mind is that the more time he spends on the phone, the less time he has to spend in the shop. JMHO

SFSDFGT 05-06-2023 06:15 AM

Just FYI, Brent did indeed end up doing our engine, and the experience for me was nothing short of fantastic:

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/fe-t...ml#post1517022

eschaider 05-06-2023 11:15 AM

Some additional information, click here => https://katv.com/community/7-on-your...rmance-engines


Really a sad story ...

Jim Vander Wal 05-06-2023 12:30 PM

I have two friends that had issues with Lance. One had a deposit on a motor and had to fight to get it. Another sent an engine back for agreed warranty repairs after about 300 miles. Took 50 weeks of multiple promises and phone calls to finally get it back.

I always liked talking to Lance at LCS and thought he would pick up where Keith left off. Not sure if this was actually the case in the last years.

Things change, not always sure why.

Jim

CowtownCobra 05-07-2023 05:23 PM

My big motor, 410 stroker was a Keith Craft build, says so on the heads and valve covers.....in the car now is a summit crate 351, its a nasty little motor and it will stay in the car.


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