Jake Lake Engines aka Ken Morgan - Update: Lawsuit

[SamboSamba22]

I am hesitant to mention anything on this thread, as I am not making or stating any facts or judgement against Mr. Ken Morgan. I am merely sharing my discoveries via communication with him over the last week.

First and foremost, he is very polite and knowledgable over the phone. Has kept good communication with me over again, the course of the last week or so. I was going to purchase a 1776 long block from him, and after doing some research last night and reading very poor reviews, decided against it.

Again, it was my decision, and my own choice to select someone to do business and build me an engine. I chose not to work with him, because the verdict was and seemingly is, still against his character.


In knowing this, I decided to buy an engine from a friend which led me to drive pass his new business of operation, which is "located" in Fort Smith, AR. Below is the image of Apple maps of the same address linked on his website bug motion.com (no space) Also makes mentioning to be affiliated with FSA (An FSA Company)

Please note that upon my return to Arkansas, I decided to drive by his shop to see and give chance to the man, that he had ended dishonest ways and begun a new venture.
The address stated, mentioning on his website of unit 235? The highest unit in this strip mall was 58. Only two vacant units? Numbers 27&28, sandwiched between Gingles Clothing on the corner and a Nutritional joint.

A directory on the brick column of one of the corners of the mall:

I am not by any means stating this gentleman is doing dishonest work, or is misleading people. It is in my own personal experience and observation that validated today, his address via his website simply does not exist. The opinion or creditability of this I leave to the public to make their own conclusions.


Mr. Ken Morgan again was very polite and knowledgable on the phone, was respectful when I told him I had a change of plans. I went with my gut and decided to take my business elsewhere.

As in any matter working with independent shops or mechanics, please proceed with caution.
-Sam
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[Erik G]

that address is a UPS store. He has a mailbox at a UPS store. That is very common and very legal
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[SamboSamba22]

[blatzer]

its now FSA Motors dba Bug Motion- talks a good game- builds dirt encrusted crap- what else can you say- avoid avoid avoid

[blatzer]

he also never returned some of my engine parts (stole them) when i posted his business here

[the joker]

Waterboxer Inc. stole my new parts , stole the engine long block, and stole all my fucking money, AVOID AVOID AVOID

Edric C is good friends with the hand planker, also Bryan W is connected some how again avoid avoid avoid


who's running the class action suit ?

[txgunslinger]

I just got off the phone with a Ken Morgan. I responded to a Craigslist ad about air cooled engines for $1100 I emailed about. First thing I asked is how is he doing work that seems to hover over $4000 for only $1100. He said $1100 is a basic engine and the 1776 I’m interested in is $1700. He includes a 7 month warranty provided it’s tuned to his specs (32 degrees?) which seems fair. Says he works in a four state area; Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and one other I can’t remember. He sounded decent enough and knowledgeable, but then I am no expert on anything VW yet since my car doesn’t even run (project status). The number he called me from is (479) 763-4400. Says he does free pick up and delivery and is in Austin about once a month for deliveries (I’m in SA). So no one has had any luck dealing with this guy? Too good to be true? Is a 1776 long block for $1700 a pipe dream? Dang… says he has all the tools to do transaxle work too. I was gonna save up and use Randy in Comfort, TX. I actually stopped by his shop and met him and it looked like he did top notch work, but starting at $4200. Guess I better start budgeting.
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[the joker]

Avoid theses con artist

I was screwed over $ time fucking gray hairs

If I every run into one of theses fuckers God help the both of us

cuz it aint gonna be good


avoid that fucking holy roller Bryan W( parts guy on Samba) he's involve some how to

Bryan contacted me once "told me he was going to make it right $ " sent me fucking $10 to my pay pal fucking joke the whole lot of them


some where there is a class action suit of course that ls bullshit

[SamboSamba22]

There isn’t a shop or individual who can craft a quality longblock for less than about $2800. And that’s wholesale costs on parts and getting the labor at next to nothing. I’d expect $3500 and up.

And avoid these cheapo creeps. Your gut is telling you over and over it isn’t a good deal, nor the right move. It’s too good to be true. Move on, save your money, and do it once.

Sam
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[txgunslinger]

[Ian]

Ken Morgan is operating out of Dallas, Texas now.
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