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Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Does any body know if ABW is closed for the rest of the year? They say the online store is closed. Sent and e-mail and haven't heard anything back.
Was thinking about ordering my Christmas present :D
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

I also sent them an email a few weeks ago with no reply. I didn't know if that was typical or not, though.
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

I think since they were sold and planning on the transition over the holiday, they most likely have gone to ground until they can get the new crew up and running. But just speculation on my part.

On a personal note... I saw that earlier today as well. I had a moment of weakness and was contemplating 29"ers. The shutdown saved me some cash. Thanks ABW!
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

HA HA Bigrenna

I had the same in mind 29" ones for the Champ......the chief Accountant has given her blessing even.... =D> =D>
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Bummer, I was craving a refill of their hot sauce.
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

I also sent an email a couple weeks ago trying to order some 29" Airstreaks and never heard back. Funny this thread was posted as I was about to call them and see what was going on with my order.
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Bummer if this is true. I was planning on some 29s for Christmas too.

Would have been nice if they had given some heads up about the fact they were going to go dark, especially if this means we're going to pay higher shipping from Alaska once they open back up. :?
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

It's called Customer Service, and unfortunately very few companies get it right. AK Bushwheel was one of the best. Hopefully that will return once they are situated.
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Ok If I get fired I get fired, can't leave you guys hanging... We are open and still rocking at this time Give us a call and we will get you the tires and gear you need/want. We are however loading a trailer today to make it quick On the e-mails I would have to check into that one as we have gotten a TON of spam of late so sorry if we have missed something.
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Very cool, Wup. Thanks. =D>
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Gotta love them spam filters :lol:

I just got a set of tires from these fine folks a few weeks ago.

As a point, I HATE doing this kind of business via email, folks. I much prefer making a call and talking to a person......get a cellphone, fer cryin out loud....no long distance charges.

And in my experience, ABI has always answered the phone, and has been super helpful.

Give them a call, but also understand that they are in a BIG transition as well.....cut them a little slack, folks.

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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Hottshot wrote:Ok If I get fired I get fired, can't leave you guys hanging...


Wup, if you got fired over this Birchwood couldn't hold the number of aircraft that would fly in to your defense. :D

Thanks for proving that AK Bushwheels "Get's It" better then anyone else.
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

WOOT WOOT =D> =D> ....I call.

Wup

You get fired I got a job for ya ......you'll have to move to Minnesota though :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Ordered!!!!........ Nicole is a great gal :D

Shipping today

Merry Christmas to me =D> #-o :lol:
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Barnstormer wrote:
Hottshot wrote:Ok If I get fired I get fired, can't leave you guys hanging...


Wup, if you got fired over this Birchwood couldn't hold the number of aircraft that would fly in to your defense. :D

Thanks for proving that AK Bushwheels "Get's It" better then anyone else.




No worries guys All is good The Airframes crew is Top notch! I'm sure there will be an update on the happenings soon.
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Re: Alaska Bush Wheels closed for the season?

Whoo Hoo...got mine ordered also!! Happy days are here again..................until the CC bill comes in the mail box. :)
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