Posted June 13, 201113 yr comment_358586 I've been trying to order some replacement metal for my '78 and Tabco's website won't let me place an order. Tried to call and the recording said the number was disconnected. Anyone heard anything about this?Brent Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 13, 201113 yr comment_358587 In these uncertain economic times some niche businesses are find the sledding a little tough. Want to buy some carbs? nyuck nyuck..... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 13, 201113 yr Author comment_358599 I know what you mean Bruce. I'm the knucklehead here this time. Tabco's 800# works fine and I got the parts ordered. No need for the carbs yet.Brent Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 13, 201113 yr comment_358630 Try calling to place an order, that's what I did about 8 months ago. I seem to remember that there web site was antiquated at best. Edited June 13, 201113 yr by grantf Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr comment_358646 I tried to put an order in last December and did via fax, they got back to me via email just to tell me one item was out of stock and that the prices had gone up, almost double, the prices on the site were from 2004 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr Author comment_358647 Yeah, I ordered by phone and had no problems. The prices on their website are from 2003 and have nearly doubled since then. The guy I talked to said they were in the process of updating the website. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr comment_358649 I really need to put the two front fender panels in the classifieds that I have. I could have helped you out and saved you a few bucks. I ended up just getting brand new fenders instead. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr comment_358652 The guy I talked to said they were in the process of updating the website.A lame excuse. Any high school kid could update that site in a couple of hours. It doesn't take 8 years if they were at all paying attention. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr Author comment_358683 Arne, that's what I thought. The guy on the phone said they have everything changed but they just haven't had time to update the site. Pretty poor excuse. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr comment_358687 Tabco generally sell less then 1% of their products retail. The vast majority of their sales are to companies like MSA, BD, CPD, etc. which send in purchase orders by mail or e-mail. Tell me again why they should spend hours updating a sales channel that is less then 1% of their gross? IMHO, they should just delete it and have a page with their phone number and contact info. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr Author comment_358705 Good point John. They were good to work with on the phone. I have a replacement dogleg panel that I'm having trouble with and the guy at Tabco said they'd send another and if it fit better then to just smash the old part with a hammer and email them the picture of it and they'd credit my account. I'll keep doing business with these guys. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 14, 201113 yr Author comment_358716 Just got a call from Tim at Tabco, checking to see if I got the dogleg fitted. He's gonna send another panel and have it cut 1/4 inch longer to see if that helps with the fit, all at no charge. Now that's customer service. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39881-whats-up-with-tabco/#findComment-358716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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