Gerson - [email protected] - Klassic Fab

[EmpiGT]

[EmpiGT]

Received most of the order so far, but must say the front doors are very impressive. Only wished they came with the outer skins installed. They are super nice!

[rstrobel]

Is anyone else having issues with placing an order through KlassicFab? I ordered heater channels a couple of weeks ago and it went well. However, now when I enter my address it says, "There are no shipping options available. Please ensure that your address has been entered correctly, or contact us if you need any help." I don't know why this is the case because I know for certain that I entered my info correctly. I emailed them, but I won't get a response till tomorrow at the earliest, and I'm curious if others are having this issue and if it has been resolved.
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[tristanblue]

[62DoKaGuy]

[skills@eurocarsplus]

[CanStan]

Concept 1 (Concept1.ca) in Alberta sells all the Klassicfab metal. They bring it in by the container full. It's probably worth a look since Americans will save 30% on the garbage CAD right now. That will probably offset the cross-border shipping expense.

[AJack500]

Bought some metal for the bus on the 26th, received it on the 30th! Outstanding speed for the shipping rate. Couldn't be more satisfied. Will be placing more orders soon!

[Atlantic]

Very disappointing quality !

I ordered lower inner and outer doglegs Bus 52-60.
they are:

- too wide
- arched significantly wrong radius
=> lots of cutting and fitting work beyond the expected matching up To the bus.

- they do not even match to each other (come as two parts that go together). There are huge gabs within the channel for the seal - quite a challenge.

Also, the primer was applied super sloppy with runs and smudges.

It was not what I expected.
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[Atlantic]

In all fairness, I want to mention now that they were open to hear my criticism. As a result they refunded me 100% without me having to ship the pieces back (I already altered them and used them).
It was a huge amount of extra work (more than the usual fitting of aftermarket parts), but they showed that they cared and I appreciate it !
Thank you ... would give you another chance.
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[Chickensoup]

are there any US distributors these days? I checked their site but didnt see any listed. How are people here in the states buying your heater channels? Paying the international shipping? Are there any small distributors here selling them at swap meets or car shows?

Thanks
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[Busstom]

[Chickensoup]

yes 12 hours down the road my bad i thought they were founded over seas. 140 bucks to ship a heater channel a state away doesnt seem right tho. is this what it usually cost?
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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

[Busstom]

$140 sounds steep. I can't comment on heater channels because I've never purchased one, but I bought a full Bus nose panel from them a couple years ago and it was nowhere near $140 (I can't remember the actual shipping cost), and that was coast-to-coast!

Maybe they're passing along the cost of getting it from Columbia to you?

For what it's worth, when I spoke with Gerson at The Classic in '02 or '03, the story was something like this: he started out in Florida, but then compliance with U.S. regulations for manufacturing became cost-prohibitive, so he moved it all to Columbia, but he's still based in Florida. (If I recall the conversation correctly.)