Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

[Tim Haake]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

I suspect the same. One or two sets might get shipped to continue the game. I would sure give a bit to have been a fly on the wall when Harry and Jose Perez (FAA) sat down to discuss the manufacture of the sturts and also the discussion between Harry, Jose, and perhaps even Andy over the AD. When you consider all the lack of ethics and professionalism on Harry's part with the strut manufacture you also can't leave alone the FAA's involvement or at least their "near sightedness" with the wording of the AD. A total "cluster $#@%" in anyones mind.

[hangarb7]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

I actually DO believe that he will ship a pair of struts or two. That is the only way to continue this ruse of being, "the factory" and getting an influx of other people's cash. When the incoming cash dries up, he finally does something.

You'll see.

JD

[flyguy]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

You would think that they might mention that they have filled outstanding orders and have 2 extra sets in stock. But then why would I expect such logical professional behavior? Suspect they may have built a few that are not approved but are on the shelf, so he calls them "in stock." Same ole' used-car salesman crap.
Why doesn't he do something cool like ship a pair or 2 to T owners and let them check fit and function on "typical aircraft" for him? Good personal relations/promotional value I would say and might improve his case with the FAA. Nah, not likely.
DC

[Buell Powell]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

Meg,
The last note on the factory web-site(Jan 2)and most recent reason for the delay in shipping struts states that they are waiting on the approval for the latest drawing revisions from the FAA for the sealed struts listed on the AD as terminating action and would be notifing customers and shipping them next week?There is a post also that the new struts have not been approved yet. I looked this morning after reading your post and they show to have 2 each of the new sealed part numbers in stock now so if this is correct they have them approved and are selling them- may be someone that has posted that they will visit the factory could check to see if they do have some of the sealed struts in stock now.-if they do- I hope they are delivering them to the people that have already paid for them first.Please let us know if you find that any have been shipped-there are some that are very worried that they will never recieve struts that they paid for several months ago.
Just thought I should add that although I am sure everyone is aware of the problems in recieving parts from the factory and am pretty sure no one would that has been following this forum.Please no one send any money or credit card to buy those struts-I wouldn't want to see anyone else get taken on the factory struts because of my posting that they show to have them now.
Buell

[meg]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

So what is the answer? Has ANYONE received struts sent from the Taylorcraft factory in Brownsville? I have heard from some of you who have not. PM me if you have.

[taylorcraftbc65]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

(rant > on)

You guys are barkin' up the wrong tree IMHO, and are wasting valuable time. You're doing the equivalent of "verbally warning a crack addict to stop doing crack, using a stern, concerned voice".

(rant < off)

What's needed is a LOOOONG boat ride out into the gulf, where he falls overboard in the middle of the night. (Did I mention the small cuts made in each leg, just enough to bleed a little?) :hammer::hammer::hammer:

[jstall]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

Kev

Did finally get feedback from Mike Rice this morning. Apparently what he is saying is that Harry is having problems with the FAA, they now are questioning his authority to make parts?? wooooo, and Harrys parts are listed as terminating action parts in the strut A/D boy is this deal getting wierd, now the factory isn't authorized to make parts??????

who knows, wish I were a little mouse and could just see for myself. also says he has been in contact with Harry, so apparently Harry does have a phone, just doesn't operate the one at the business.

I sent emails to FAA asking about this, and asking if they could shed some light on the subject. Last time I asked the subject was short and sweet
and they totally side stepped the issue.

JS

[jstall]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

Good going Kev, and what would be interesting is what you find?? even if he is there?? I seriously doubt if that place is in operation. I can't even get Mike Rice the webmaster to return calls, something very wrong, It could be that Harry is continuing to exploit folks over the net, and not dealing with folks that are hip to his deals, over this forum, There are 2x as many folks that are not participating in the forum, that are out there and have no clue as to what this criminal is all about

[Bojambles]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

people like harry just piss me off.

I never ordered any parts from him or sent him any money, but when I get home from this current adventure I am on, I think I will just mosey on down to South Texas and have a face to face with him.

:boxing:

[jstall]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

(rant > on)

You guys are barkin' up the wrong tree IMHO, and are wasting valuable time. You're doing the equivalent of "verbally warning a crack addict to stop doing crack, using a stern, concerned voice".

Although certainly a question for legal experts, and I ain't one, methinks you need to contact the US Dept. of Commerce and the US Postmaster General's office.

You need to tell this story to them, and make sure to consistently write and speak the key catch phrases "Interstate Commerce" , "Mail Fraud" and "Across State Lines" in your correspondence.

Basically, you're trying to chase a mountain goat around in the Rocky Mountains, and so far you've been using a Lincoln Town Car to do it. All I'm saying is that you need to bring in Coyotes and Cougars to help you, instead of Hertz rent-a-Lincoln (the lawyers)!

(rant < off)

Bill, you are exactly right, but I just got to get the last word on this or at least say I sure tried to. This jerk has screwed folks all over this country and has gotten away with it for the most part, I"m not going to give up without a fight, right now what I"m putting together is a case, and its "TOGETHER", I just might be the next Factory

JS

[jstall]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

I bought some parts off ebay one time, and could not get the seller to respond. Called the local police department and had them contact the party. I would try that next. Told them I thought it was a case of fraud. George

Ya, thanks for the advise George, I've already tried that a couple of times, and just recently sent another letter and an email, to the county Sheriff, and they don't respond.

JS

[VictorBravo]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

Certified Demand letter to Harry,
JS

(rant > on)

You guys are barkin' up the wrong tree IMHO, and are wasting valuable time. You're doing the equivalent of "verbally warning a crack addict to stop doing crack, using a stern, concerned voice".

Although certainly a question for legal experts, and I ain't one, methinks you need to contact the US Dept. of Commerce and the US Postmaster General's office.

You need to tell this story to them, and make sure to consistently write and speak the key catch phrases "Interstate Commerce" , "Mail Fraud" and "Across State Lines" in your correspondence.

Basically, you're trying to chase a mountain goat around in the Rocky Mountains, and so far you've been using a Lincoln Town Car to do it. All I'm saying is that you need to bring in Coyotes and Cougars to help you, instead of Hertz rent-a-Lincoln (the lawyers)!

(rant < off)

[flybikefarm]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

I bought some parts off ebay one time, and could not get the seller to respond. Called the local police department and had them contact the party. I would try that next. Told them I thought it was a case of fraud. George

[jstall]

Re: Anyone received their new factory struts yet?

Certified Demand letter to Harry, for a refund of moneys that He received for a bogus order on NEW FACTORY STRUTS in Oct 8, 2007. First attempt to deliver certified letter was 1:04 P.M. 1/22/08 attempt failed, either wouldn't accept or isn't there.? It will be in P.O. for about a week then will be returned to sender "ME", and will go in the file.

JS

[jstall]

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