For All Screwed By 72cstc5 (carlos)

[68 short step]

as most know my 68 short step truck went to get painted. it was dropped off at shop A to get the job done, then unbeknowns to me it went to a diffrent shop (carlos took it there) cause he got fired from shop A. after 8 mounths of his lies of when hes gonna be finished with it, and numerious phone calls and emails (i got no answers from), i finally got ahold of him.. i streight-up asked him when he would have it done, he said April 12. he also said since i wasted my time driving 8 hours (1 way) driveing to him (the first time) he'd deliver it to me in tulsa.. welp he changed his story to meeting me half way in dallas, when i called to confirm the plans on WED april 9. i agreed to meet him in dallas to get the truck...i rented a trailer, drove 4hours one way to dallas, and asked my brother (who took off work) to go with me, we get out there and 12pm rolls around (the desinated pick-up time) and he doesnt show... i call his cell # and get no answer, i call his shop phone and get no answer, so i keep calling both of them for 45min streight till a girl answers and i ask if he was there. she said yes but hes with a customer, can he call you back?, i tell her tell him this is don and i wanna talk to him now. she does and he comes to the phone and starts yelling at me cause i told her to interupt his conversation.. i told him i drive 4hours to meet him and he doesnt even show, hes lied to me numerious times, ..... so bottom line is the day ended with me driveing over 600mi and over 130$ worth of gas, and me calling Houston PD and reporting my truck stollen....
TO ALL THAT HAVE BEEN SCREWED BY HIM, I WILL BE SUIEING HIM AND ILL BE WILLING TO FOOT THE BILL IF ANYONE WANTS TO JOIN ME IN A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT...

[LockDoc]

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=260335

LockDoc

[Rokcrln]

Sorry to hear about your trouble but I think I would have driven the rest of the way andf picked up my truck no matter what condition it was in.
Hope you work it all out!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

IM thinkin that I would have driven the rest of the way also...but then agian maybe I would not have knowing that my anger would be throught the roof by the time I got there and things could have gotten real ugly..possibly? Man I sure hope you get your ride back..

[b&a72]

Man that sucks whay a jacka$$ hopefully you get your truck back soon!

[dwcsr]

whats his address. I can drive by and see if its there and what if anything has been done on it.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

whats his address. I can drive by and see if its there and what if anything has been done on it.

I would think some of the people that sent cowl panels to him would have it... (In the link I posted above) Sounds like it might be at a shop somewhere though.

LockDoc

[ChevyChad]

If we would have driven all the way, Carlos wanted to charge $8800+ for a truck that is IN PIECES AND NOT FULLY PAINTED! This is above the agreed amount owed for a COMPLETED truck by more than $6000! He has already been paid for the work he has done up to this point, and the rest was to be paid today when we went to pick it up half way. This guy is a straight up crook plain and simple. I hope my brother gets his truck back, and I hope Carlos gets what he deserves!

[71Hulk]

Originally Posted by ChevyChad

If we would have driven all the way, Carlos wanted to charge $8800+ for a truck that is IN PIECES AND NOT FULLY PAINTED! This is above the agreed amount owed for a COMPLETED truck by more than $6000! He has already been paid for the work he has done up to this point, and the rest was to be paid today when we went to pick it up half way. This guy is a straight up crook plain and simple. I hope my brother gets his truck back, and I hope Carlos gets what he deserves!

....my thoughts exactly!

[71Hulk]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

whats his address. I can drive by and see if its there and what if anything has been done on it.

"CARLOS BERNAIL OF ALL-PRO COLLISON IN DICKINSON TEXAS 4815 FM 646 RD E"

[70C10Step]

I would be on his door step because at this point I only see this situation getting worse. I would also take the cops just to keep me from making the situation worse.

[Rokcrln]

How do you owe a crook any money? You sent it to shop "A" for a paint job. Go back to that shop and ask for your truck, when they say it is not their call the local PD and have a report made for a stolen vehical. Then I am sure shop "A" will give the new info to shop "B" were your truck will be a "theft recovery"

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[larry may]

Need to chime in here. Carlos is not much different than any other restoration shop I have done ANY business with. To include moonlighters from these shops. I learned my lesson also.........

[chevychase]

Originally Posted by larry may

Need to chime in here. Carlos is not much different than any other restoration shop I have done ANY business with. To include moonlighters from these shops. I learned my lesson also.........

[70cst]

Well I can say this...on my truck Curt is doing 100% of the restoration work. This includes engine, tranny, body, and interior work. Curt said figure on 4-6 months for completion and so far he is on target. There are a lot of good shops around but sadly to many bad shops who lack integrity. 68 short step...sorry to hear about all these problems that you are experiencing. I feel very blessed to have a a Guy like Curt doing restoration on my truck.

[eightbanger]

I really hope you can get this thing sorted mate and have your truck returned ASAP, this horror story has made me angry as hell just reading about it, and the crap he has put the other folks through in the link that LocDoc posted...this Carlos bloke needs a good hammering.

[killer71]

if the paint and body shops were like 68 short step, no one would have anything to worry about. He is truly a classy guy and for someone to treat him that way is truly classless. carlos should be ashamed of himself. I will never be able to say how good of a fella don is.

[ChevyDude]

I hate to hear of your troubles. This type of crap happened with my 71' Lil' Red...I had to go in the shop and physically take my truck, I had fears it would end up in Mexico. I hope you get your truck back, good luck!!!!!

[my67chevytruck]

Don,

I am sorry to hear this has happened to you. What is sad, it that other members have there truck with him as well.

[68 short step]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Don,

I am sorry to hear this has happened to you. What is sad, it that other members have there truck with him as well.

other then randomhero who else?

[shovelhead]

Man, I do feel for you guys. I do have to say that when Carlos ran the body shop for the Chevy dealer in Nederland Texas, he took real good care of me. My 2000 model Chevy truck had significant hurricane damage (big limb across the cab). He fought the insurance guys, did a good repair and had it back to me when promised. I don't know what happened to him since he moved back to the Houston area. I hope he gets his act together. I also wish y'all better luck with your trucks.

Shovel

[STP67-72]

Hey 68 short step
Sorry about your truck. The paint and body work are the worst things about project vehicles. I hear it more and more. I have been there. Done that. I agree with shovelhead about Carlos. It sounds like he took in more than he can get out. He bought the 72 blue and white swb cheyenne from me a couple years ago. Seemed to be ok to me. I know he was supposed to have your truck done for Goodguys last year. (I think it was you). Anyway, if he tells you to come and get it. I will go get it and store it for you. He is about a hour and half away. I have 2 carhaulers and can winch it up if it does not run. I do not think Carlos would give me a hard time, unless he has just done a 180. Let me know if i can help.

[BB72CHEVKT]

SORRY to hear of your situation. I talked to him about doing some work
and decided to pass. I got lucky on this one.

[jkaylor68gmc]

I would recommend you go get the truck asap.

[killer71]

how do you guys expect him to pick it up if they won't give it to him...i personally took don to get it last year and they would not give it to him....yes i can take my shot gun and load up and go down there or whip everybody's ass in the shop, but unless i plan to spend sometime behind bars over is nonsense.... it's not gonna happen until the two mutually agree on a price or don sues carlos and is ordered to give it back to don....but for you guys to say to simply go get it...it's just not that easy unless your willing to pay the consequences!