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PostPosted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:58 pm    Post subject: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

Airkooled Kustoms LLC declared bankruptcy
in January of 2023:

@ https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/47463392/Airkooled_Kustoms,_LLC

This follows a civil lawsuit filed against the company in November of 2021:

@ https://dockets.justia.com/docket/alabama/alndce/5:2021cv01506/179262?amp
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:07 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

TrulyVintage wrote:
Airkooled Kustoms LLC declared bankruptcy
in January of 2023:

@ https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/47463392/Airkooled_Kustoms,_LLC

This follows a civil lawsuit filed against the company in November of 2021:

@ https://dockets.justia.com/docket/alabama/alndce/5:2021cv01506/179262?amp


What was the suit about?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

KTPhil wrote:
TrulyVintage wrote:
Airkooled Kustoms LLC declared bankruptcy
in January of 2023:

@ https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/47463392/Airkooled_Kustoms,_LLC

This follows a civil lawsuit filed against the company in November of 2021:

@ https://dockets.justia.com/docket/alabama/alndce/5:2021cv01506/179262?amp


What was the suit about?


I don’t know.

But since the lawsuit preceded the bankruptcy filing
my guess would be it is about work that was
done at the shop.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

This looks like the day they were served:

https://airkooledkustoms.com/about/
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

I just watched a you tube video from Mounts Customs in Alabama is just opened I'm pretty sure it is one of the 4 guys from airkooled customs running it
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

Link To Video:

@ https://youtu.be/U44w6cVKHi8?si=4Xo4Rk_5Ca-N4lm4
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:33 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

Yeah, it's the dude in the hat in my picture link three posts above.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

The 3rd guy in the AKK pic above looks like Eric LeClair (Spook)
https://www.facebook.com/elder.spook
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

https://www.morelaw.com/verdicts/case.asp?n=5:21-cv-01506&s=AL&d=170607


Description: Huntsville, Alabama civil litigation lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a breach of contract theory claiming to have have sustained more than $75,000 in damages as a direct result of the breach.


If anyone wants to drop some coin here is a link to the actual court documents

https://unicourt.com/case/pc-db5-madrigal-v-airkooled-kustoms-llc-1076733
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:19 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

So - there was at least one customer
who claimed breach of contract with
damages of more than 75K.

Bankruptcy put that case on hold.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:11 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

Another VW shop down the tubes -

Pretty soon, there won't be any left. I will settle for just the supply of parts -

Each will have to do their own work on their own cars.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:18 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

That’s a good example of how quickly U.S. civil litigation can escalate, especially in niche sectors like custom builds where even one lawsuit can cripple a business. We had a similar experience with an import-related dispute that nearly tanked our operations.

What helped us navigate the mess was working with this legal team: https://federal-lawyer.com/business-litigation/international-litigation/. They specialize in international business litigation and really know the ropes.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

nsracing wrote:
Another VW shop down the tubes -

Pretty soon, there won't be any left. I will settle for just the supply of parts -

Each will have to do their own work on their own cars.


As this was going down, at least two more shops, just in Alabama were starting up and growing. All hope is not lost.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

VWAdam wrote:
nsracing wrote:
Another VW shop down the tubes -

Pretty soon, there won't be any left. I will settle for just the supply of parts -

Each will have to do their own work on their own cars.


As this was going down, at least two more shops, just in Alabama were starting up and growing. All hope is not lost.

Where? What are their names?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 10:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

https://www.facebook.com/share/15rnVuCLaa/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Riverbank Customs in Pell City, AL is one.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:11 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

Just watched a few seconds of video, do you have knowledge about work done by Riverbank? Didn't see anything in feedback section.

It's as close to me as Ive found, so I'm interested.

Thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:41 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

NachoCar wrote:
Just watched a few seconds of video, do you have knowledge about work done by Riverbank? Didn't see anything in feedback section.

It's as close to me as Ive found, so I'm interested.

Thanks


I haven’t had anything done by them personally. I’m a do myself type.
I hang out with them and they’re super nice folks.
I can say that cars they’ve done have won awards at multiple shows.
I’m in Birmingham, where are you?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:48 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

Tupelo, Ms.

I've been working on a Volksrod for a LONggggg time and have been doing everything from paint to engine building.

I have a couple touches I need help with, hence the interest. I'm ready to drive my project.

Thanks,
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:25 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

NachoCar wrote:
Tupelo, Ms.

I've been working on a Volksrod for a LONggggg time and have been doing everything from paint to engine building.

I have a couple touches I need help with, hence the interest. I'm ready to drive my project.

Thanks,
George

Shameless plug, but you could meet the Riverbank crew and see some of the cars they’ve built at my show at Tannehill State Park in McCalla, AL on August 23rd. volksjam.com
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:14 am    Post subject: Re: Airkooled Kustoms In Alabama Declares Bankruptcy Reply with quote

Good Idea! I'll be there!
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