Is there a difference between Goodmark and offshore boxsides??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Deuce · 06-09-2004, 04:55 PM

I ordered a set of 6ft Goodmark boxsides from a local supplier. I go and pick them up today and low and behold, they are NOT Goodmark.
He assures me they are stamped out of the same metal and the same dies used by Goodmark(in taiwan)

Is this true??

Should I just use these ones,or take them back and get the Goodmark ones??

Thanks
Deuce.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2004, 05:00 PM

Goodmarks are off shore... Goodmark does not stamp their own parts. Some comes from Taiwan and some from Canada. I don't know of any from USA though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Deuce · 06-09-2004, 05:04 PM

I called Chris @ Goodmark and he did confirm they get their stuff from taiwan.
What I am curious about is if they are superior to the "other" taiwan boxsides??

Deuce

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2004, 05:08 PM

I don't know. It is my understanding that there is a conglomeration of 5 companies making these chevy parts over there. Some good some bad. I think that Goodmark offers a pretty good warrentee though. However I have seen some Goodmark parts that I wouldn't sell to my worst enimy... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Deuce · 06-09-2004, 05:26 PM

So pretty much it's just the luck of the draw??

These look pretty good,but it's going to be a while if I know if they fit or not.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2004, 05:38 PM

I can understand why you would be angry. If I were selling you the bedsides and I told you Goodmark, then Goodmark would be what you received. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**GMCPaul** · 06-10-2004, 04:52 AM

Deuce there is only one manufacturer of the 68-72 SWB bedside, Goodmark pays that manufacturer to put theirs in a box with their name on it, occasionally I know the manufacturer runs out of Goodmark marked boxes when preparing to ship to Goodmark and then they use boxes with the manufacturers name on it that they use when shipping the exact same bedsides to other manufacturers and Goodmark then slaps a Goodmark sticker on the box when it arrives ( Though we have received a couple that never got Goodmark stickers on them from Goodmark so sometimes their labeling/boxing crew in shipping slips and lets some by unlabeled Goodmark ). So even though the box does not say Goodmark on it, it is the exact same bedside as one in a box that does say Goodmark on it.
GMCPaul

**Phuloi68** · 06-10-2004, 07:33 AM

Is there a brand name made in US something like Tampco, or Tapico or something similar to this. Seems like at some swap meets I have seen truck sheet metal parts and they were marked made in USA.

**GMCPaul** · 06-10-2004, 08:00 AM

Tabco is the name your trying to think of, they are a USA manufacturer of sheet metal, & they also sell to the public as a retailer though their doors, fenders, & several other large parts are made overseas by the same one Goodmark & others use. Besides Taiwan they also purchase a few of their parts from a couple of other USA manufacturers and of course they make several of their own.
We found their rockers and cab corners to be made on worn out tooling with a poor fit in my opinion, where as they make a great floor sections and supports. GMCPaul

Blue Beard · 06-10-2004, 08:28 AM

My understanding that Goodmark is usually the better choice for fit.

I had a radiator support that had the blind nuts welded on the wrong side. Contacted Goodmark who in turn checked out the problem. They found there was a problem.

They contacted me again and sent a new one at no charge. So needless to say I would buy from them again.

Deuce · 06-10-2004, 11:15 AM

Thanks for your input GMCPaul!!!!!
I guess I'll just keep what I've got if I'm only going to get the same parts in a different box.

06-09-2004, 04:55 PM	#1
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Is there a difference between Goodmark and offshore boxsides??? I ordered a set of 6ft Goodmark boxsides from a local supplier. I go and pick them up today and low and behold, they are NOT Goodmark. He assures me they are stamped out of the same metal and the same dies used by Goodmark(in taiwan) Is this true?? Should I just use these ones,or take them back and get the Goodmark ones?? Thanks Deuce. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

06-09-2004, 05:00 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Goodmarks are off shore... Goodmark does not stamp their own parts. Some comes from Taiwan and some from Canada. I don't know of any from USA though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2004, 05:04 PM	#3
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I called Chris @ Goodmark and he did confirm they get their stuff from taiwan. What I am curious about is if they are superior to the "other" taiwan boxsides?? Deuce __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

06-09-2004, 05:08 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I don't know. It is my understanding that there is a conglomeration of 5 companies making these chevy parts over there. Some good some bad. I think that Goodmark offers a pretty good warrentee though. However I have seen some Goodmark parts that I wouldn't sell to my worst enimy... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2004, 05:26 PM	#5
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	So pretty much it's just the luck of the draw?? These look pretty good,but it's going to be a while if I know if they fit or not. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

06-09-2004, 05:38 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I can understand why you would be angry. If I were selling you the bedsides and I told you Goodmark, then Goodmark would be what you received. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-10-2004, 04:52 AM	#7
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Deuce there is only one manufacturer of the 68-72 SWB bedside, Goodmark pays that manufacturer to put theirs in a box with their name on it, occasionally I know the manufacturer runs out of Goodmark marked boxes when preparing to ship to Goodmark and then they use boxes with the manufacturers name on it that they use when shipping the exact same bedsides to other manufacturers and Goodmark then slaps a Goodmark sticker on the box when it arrives ( Though we have received a couple that never got Goodmark stickers on them from Goodmark so sometimes their labeling/boxing crew in shipping slips and lets some by unlabeled Goodmark ). So even though the box does not say Goodmark on it, it is the exact same bedside as one in a box that does say Goodmark on it. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

06-10-2004, 07:33 AM	#8
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Is there a brand name made in US something like Tampco, or Tapico or something similar to this. Seems like at some swap meets I have seen truck sheet metal parts and they were marked made in USA. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know.

06-10-2004, 08:00 AM	#9
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Tabco is the name your trying to think of, they are a USA manufacturer of sheet metal, & they also sell to the public as a retailer though their doors, fenders, & several other large parts are made overseas by the same one Goodmark & others use. Besides Taiwan they also purchase a few of their parts from a couple of other USA manufacturers and of course they make several of their own. We found their rockers and cab corners to be made on worn out tooling with a poor fit in my opinion, where as they make a great floor sections and supports. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

06-10-2004, 08:28 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	My understanding that Goodmark is usually the better choice for fit. I had a radiator support that had the blind nuts welded on the wrong side. Contacted Goodmark who in turn checked out the problem. They found there was a problem. They contacted me again and sent a new one at no charge. So needless to say I would buy from them again. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

06-10-2004, 11:15 AM	#11
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Thanks for your input GMCPaul!!!!! I guess I'll just keep what I've got if I'm only going to get the same parts in a different box. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!



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