Tabco vs. Goodmark panels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyD · 03-15-2005, 11:29 PM

I just looked at Tabco's website and was wondering if their parts are any better fitting/weight than Goodmarks? A few people on here have commented on Goodmark stuff but I can't recall the verdict on Tabco. Does "made in the USA" mean anything in this case, or is any repro part just a crapshoot as to quality no matter who you buy from? Thanks everyone.

me3 · 03-15-2005, 11:51 PM

Im thinking tabco is galvanized and mothertrucker said there tooling wasnt the best. theres a middle man that lives by me that swears by them.

4x4Poet · 03-16-2005, 02:55 AM

I have only been able to compare tabco (made in USA) and Goodmark (taiwan) kick panels. I think the tabco pressing was just a tad better, die-wise, and the metal seemed thicker, but I never mic'd the two and suspect the galvanization made them appear thicker. When all 4 panels were still not installed, some days I doubted my conclusions.

In the more concrete realm, I'd expect that the tabco panels' galvanization will be better for fighting off future rust from the inside. Between the two, I'll try tabco again, if I don't find something better.

meathead95 · 03-17-2005, 12:27 AM

ive tried both kickpanels, cab supports and lower a&b piller patches and i think tabco was a little nicer plus they are made in the u.s.a

bobs409 · 03-17-2005, 07:44 AM

I used a pair of Tabco rockers and 1 cab corner and was very pleased with fit/finish. Would buy again.

03-15-2005, 11:29 PM	#1
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Tabco vs. Goodmark panels I just looked at Tabco's website and was wondering if their parts are any better fitting/weight than Goodmarks? A few people on here have commented on Goodmark stuff but I can't recall the verdict on Tabco. Does "made in the USA" mean anything in this case, or is any repro part just a crapshoot as to quality no matter who you buy from? Thanks everyone. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-16-2005, 02:55 AM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I have only been able to compare tabco (made in USA) and Goodmark (taiwan) kick panels. I think the tabco pressing was just a tad better, die-wise, and the metal seemed thicker, but I never mic'd the two and suspect the galvanization made them appear thicker. When all 4 panels were still not installed, some days I doubted my conclusions. In the more concrete realm, I'd expect that the tabco panels' galvanization will be better for fighting off future rust from the inside. Between the two, I'll try tabco again, if I don't find something better. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-17-2005, 12:27 AM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	ive tried both kickpanels, cab supports and lower a&b piller patches and i think tabco was a little nicer plus they are made in the u.s.a __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-17-2005, 07:44 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I used a pair of Tabco rockers and 1 cab corner and was very pleased with fit/finish. Would buy again. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

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03-15-2005, 11:51 PM	#2
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	Im thinking tabco is galvanized and mothertrucker said there tooling wasnt the best. theres a middle man that lives by me that swears by them.



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