Wonder if AL decided in favor of having VS do the repairs on Paul's car, or perhaps it was in the best interest to have VS to the repairs in their own stable, something I would feel more confident with myself per recent posts of other satisfied VS customers.
Wonder if AL decided in favor of having VS do the repairs on Paul's car, or perhaps it was in the best interest to have VS to the repairs in their own stable, something I would feel more confident with myself per recent posts of other satisfied VS customers.
Bruce, I hear yea!!! I have to say that while I trust most of the mechanics I have had work on airplanes that I fly, there are a few that I wouldn't allow to touch anything on the airplane.
A few months back a friend of mine learned the hard way about trusting some airplane mechanics too much, and it killed him.
A few months back a friend of mine learned the hard way about trusting some airplane mechanics too much, and it killed him.
Steve, I used to look up to people(when I was a kid) because of their profession. I respected Doctors(and the advice they gave), cops(respected and followed their directions), executives(I naively thought they got to where they were on merit). What I learned---
people are people, they make mistakes, f'up on occasion, some are drunks, wear womens underwear under their uniform etc...In all professions they exist. But using this type of nut without a locking
feature is "commom sense 101"---That guy is dangerous!
P.S.-Sorry to hear about your friend. A small error can lead to
grave results.
people are people, they make mistakes, f'up on occasion, some are drunks, wear womens underwear under their uniform etc...In all professions they exist. But using this type of nut without a locking
feature is "commom sense 101"---That guy is dangerous!
P.S.-Sorry to hear about your friend. A small error can lead to
grave results.
Right on Bruce.
The error was forgetting to put the oil dipstick back in, my friends error was not checking it himself like he was suppose to....one seized engine and no ability to feather the prop....he didn't make it back to the airport, but did manage to fly between a farmers house and barn before trying to land in pasture that had been freshly chissled plowed.
It has been a tough loss, I still think about him daily.
The error was forgetting to put the oil dipstick back in, my friends error was not checking it himself like he was suppose to....one seized engine and no ability to feather the prop....he didn't make it back to the airport, but did manage to fly between a farmers house and barn before trying to land in pasture that had been freshly chissled plowed.
It has been a tough loss, I still think about him daily.
Just another update!
I talked to kurk today on the phone. What a very nice fellow. He has a whole new A/C unit on order. It should be in anyday. He is inspecting the front end components and doing a little extra. He is tuning it up and changing the oil at no charge...as well as rebuffing the whole car. As for the bill that I am still owed for what I had to pay the dealership..he is going to install the headlight guards. Then he is loading it up and shipping it back to me. I am feeling so much better about the whole situation. They assured me that if they knew about everything before..it would have been taken care of..way back when. Thank you so much Vintage.
Paul
I talked to kurk today on the phone. What a very nice fellow. He has a whole new A/C unit on order. It should be in anyday. He is inspecting the front end components and doing a little extra. He is tuning it up and changing the oil at no charge...as well as rebuffing the whole car. As for the bill that I am still owed for what I had to pay the dealership..he is going to install the headlight guards. Then he is loading it up and shipping it back to me. I am feeling so much better about the whole situation. They assured me that if they knew about everything before..it would have been taken care of..way back when. Thank you so much Vintage.
Paul
GOT THE CAR BACK TODAY!!!!! It runs great and looks great!!! They rebuffed the paint, put in a brad new A/C system, fixed the steering, double checked all the bolts, added headlight grills..no charge, changed the oil, adjusted the valves and put in a new speedo...oh yeah and adjusted the emergency brake. Man, it felt so good to take the car out for a little cruise!!! The even delivered it....They did a good job..the paint just shines...I am now a happy customer again....so....Again..Thank you for all the people that chimed in, made phone calls and called me to calm me down..LOL!!!
For anybody that wants to buy a Vintage speedster....they stand by there product...thanks Vintage!!
Paul
For anybody that wants to buy a Vintage speedster....they stand by there product...thanks Vintage!!
Paul
Glad to hear it all worked out!
Nice to see there is a happy ending!
......"And They Lived Happily Ever After"
Congrats!