Thursday, December 30, 2004
Well . . it's official . . US Wings Sucks
Sadly, it turns out that US Wings is not to be trusted, at least by those that read these words and trust the source.
And I was the one who recommended them based on their web-site.
My buddy Greg trusted them with an antique. An original, horsehide, 1968 vintage G-1 USN flight jacket. It needed the cuffs and waistband replaced. They'd been eaten by the moths over the years. But, and it's a BIG butt, this jacket had not been worn . Fresh. Unworn. Brought home and stashed away by someone who didn't want to wear it, but didn't want to waste it either.
He gave it to Greg. I told him about US Wings. I'd seen their web-site. They claimed to be very passionate about mil-spec jackets. Their site clams "US Wings is a name known the world over, and it's a name you can trust to do the job right." and . "And rest assured, your jacket's integrity and authenticity will be maintained, because US Wings is the leading authority on aviation flight jackets... so you know your jacket will be in good hands." What a crock of shit.
Anyway, thanks to my influence, Greg sent this one-of-kind jacket to US Wings for repair. It came back screwed up by an amateur seamstress. Red and green thread was used for loose hand stitching. The cuffs were bunched up. Machine sewn stitching around the ends of the sleeves, which was never original, was done. This is something that cannot be undone.
Unfortunately, there's more. But it'll have to wait for a later post.
And I was the one who recommended them based on their web-site.
My buddy Greg trusted them with an antique. An original, horsehide, 1968 vintage G-1 USN flight jacket. It needed the cuffs and waistband replaced. They'd been eaten by the moths over the years. But, and it's a BIG butt, this jacket had not been worn . Fresh. Unworn. Brought home and stashed away by someone who didn't want to wear it, but didn't want to waste it either.
He gave it to Greg. I told him about US Wings. I'd seen their web-site. They claimed to be very passionate about mil-spec jackets. Their site clams "US Wings is a name known the world over, and it's a name you can trust to do the job right." and . "And rest assured, your jacket's integrity and authenticity will be maintained, because US Wings is the leading authority on aviation flight jackets... so you know your jacket will be in good hands." What a crock of shit.
Anyway, thanks to my influence, Greg sent this one-of-kind jacket to US Wings for repair. It came back screwed up by an amateur seamstress. Red and green thread was used for loose hand stitching. The cuffs were bunched up. Machine sewn stitching around the ends of the sleeves, which was never original, was done. This is something that cannot be undone.
Unfortunately, there's more. But it'll have to wait for a later post.
Saturday, December 25, 2004
Sunday, December 19, 2004
This Camaro is so subtle, you might make the mistake of racing it.
Saturday, December 18, 2004
The Hot Rod A in visible mode by the Snow River railroad bridge a few years back.
Friday, December 17, 2004
I don't recommend US Wings for leather jackets
My buddy Greg (our asshole) was given an orginal US NAVY issue G-1 flight jacket by our other buddy (who for security reasons shall go unnamed) who brought this jacket home from Viet Nam.
This jacket had never been worn. This jacket had spent 29 months defending the United States of America.
We sent this jacket to US Wings to have the cuffs and waistband replaced. They charge $50 for the cuffs and $50 for the waistband. This one of a kind jacket came back FUCKED UP! My sister, who lives in Oregon, could have done a better job. One cuff was sewn on with bright red thread and crooked.
Speaking of CROOKED the $300 dollar jacket I ordered was not sent. In its place was the $200 version.
They talk a good game but DO NOT follow through.
More on this subject later. We haven't heard their whiney ass excuses yet!
This jacket had never been worn. This jacket had spent 29 months defending the United States of America.
We sent this jacket to US Wings to have the cuffs and waistband replaced. They charge $50 for the cuffs and $50 for the waistband. This one of a kind jacket came back FUCKED UP! My sister, who lives in Oregon, could have done a better job. One cuff was sewn on with bright red thread and crooked.
Speaking of CROOKED the $300 dollar jacket I ordered was not sent. In its place was the $200 version.
They talk a good game but DO NOT follow through.
More on this subject later. We haven't heard their whiney ass excuses yet!
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Winter Project - Hydraulic Brakes
After running last summer to Anchorage and Palmer from Primrose, I 've decided I have to break down and upgrade the brakes on my '29 Murray Town Sedan. I'm cruising at 60+ and carrying family members and camping gear. The mechanical brakes could be perfected and still not be up to the task. For a little more cost than "perfecting" the mechanicals, I'm thinking it's time to go juice.
Thursday, December 09, 2004
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Nice '29 Coupe with a Hot Rod Model B 4-banger motor
Very straight Mercury with speakers beside it from an old style drive-in. Beautifully restored Army truck in the background.
The red 33 with the hot engine from the opening pic. Nice and clean.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Pics taken at the Valley Crusers Hot August Nights show
Saturday, December 04, 2004
Check out the store
http://www.cafepress.com/alaskanhotrods
There you can purchase t-shirts and other stuff with images of Hot Rods in the Snow.
There you can purchase t-shirts and other stuff with images of Hot Rods in the Snow.
Alaskan Hot Rods GOT BLOG!
Hey! This is the first post on this spanking new blog.
