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72BlckButy · 07-26-2005, 08:56 AM

I just recently found the link for Mar-K products, and I was wondering what people thought of their line? I need to purchase a complete bed, and their kit has been the cheapest thus far. Thanks for you help in advance.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-26-2005, 10:00 AM

Whats the link??

matthufham · 07-26-2005, 11:05 AM

i have their catalog, they're pretty fair. you can get complete beds with them so i say get one. you can even go for wood.

Fred T · 07-26-2005, 12:09 PM

Mar-k has good parts. My problem with them is that when they come to the Wichita swap meet they are a few bucks higher than my local supplier www.bowtiebits.com . Another good place is www.chevyduty.com in KC. What will make the difference on big parts will be shipping. If you can pick up the parts it should save you some bucks.

bigblock73 · 07-26-2005, 01:02 PM

Mar-K is now a board sponsor (and member here), and is here to answer all your questions if you have any. From everything I have read and heard, they have excellent quality parts.

72BlckButy · 07-26-2005, 01:29 PM

Well, by looking at their website the products look quite well. I'm close enought to purchase products at Chevy Duty, but there are items that Chevy Duty does not handle quite yet.

1970 CST Short Wide - www.mar-k.com

Their items and quality look to be fairly high.

Has anyone purchased their items?

Mudder · 07-26-2005, 01:41 PM

I would say go with Mar-K just because they do support us. I have never heard anything bad about them.

jamis · 07-26-2005, 02:30 PM

I have a front bedpanel, tailgate and cross sill from them and its really nice stuff. The nicest aftermarket body parts I have ever seen. Got my stuff thru Mothertruckers.

72MARIO · 07-26-2005, 03:49 PM

Awesome products. No problems. Thumbs up on the wood floor headboard.

72BlckButy · 07-27-2005, 01:33 PM

Thanks for you help guys...I'm going to call them and see if they are going to the All Truck Nationals in Riverside, MO on Sept 10 & 11, so that I can talk with them, and hopefully purchase from them.

Brewski* · 07-27-2005, 02:03 PM

Hey Nate where you at in MO. I am at the Lake of the Ozarks. "Otta come down and hang sometime.
Brew

72BlckButy · 07-27-2005, 02:12 PM

Hey Brew, actually I live in California, MO, but spend most of my time (work...work....play.....work......WORK!!!!!!) in Jefferson City. My dad has a friend that lives down W which is pretty close to Rocky Mount. We'll have to meet up sometime.

jescates · 07-27-2005, 04:38 PM

Cool, it looks like they are in Oklahoma City.....just happens I will be assigned there in a few weeks, will definetly have to check them out once I get my stepside shipped there!

XXL · 07-27-2005, 08:15 PM

I bought a "rolled" pan from them about 7 years ago. It looked as though it had been "rolled" by a 3rd grader (no offense to 3rd graders out there). It went back. I bought Sir Michaels, and that's all I've bought since for such pieces. Maybe they make better parts now (or then), but that one experience (including the hassle it was to return the part) was enough for me.

Swbman · 07-27-2005, 09:49 PM

I bought a complete short stepside bed with tailgate and wood , for my 56 stepside a couple years a ago.Totally satisfied with the quality of their products, shipping was kinda high but the stuff very heavy. and I would imagine living in Seattle,Washington at the time may have had something to do with most of it.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-28-2005, 12:11 AM

I've bought to complete beds, both were excellent quality.

Rob

Sillyoldman · 07-28-2005, 02:06 AM

Speaking from first hand experience, GO FOR IT. I got my bed wood, bed strips and bolt kits from Mar-K. Happy with everything.

Orange Truck · 07-28-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I just recently found the link for Mar-K products, and I was wondering what people thought of their line? I need to purchase a complete bed, and their kit has been the cheapest thus far. Thanks for you help in advance.

I bought the oak wood bed kit and polished SS strips and fasteners from MAR-K. In my opinion they have the finest kit on the market! The wood came grooved, holes bored and washers counter-sunk. They do the best job of packing for shipment that I have seen yet! Their price was more than competitve.

72BlckButy · 07-28-2005, 05:57 PM

Thanks Orange Truck.....I'm trying to piece my bed all together since I'm going from an all steel rust bucket of a bed, to a new metal wood bed.... Or atleast that's what I'm planning if the little lady will let that happen.....haha!

07-26-2005, 08:56 AM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Mar-K Products I just recently found the link for Mar-K products, and I was wondering what people thought of their line? I need to purchase a complete bed, and their kit has been the cheapest thus far. Thanks for you help in advance. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-26-2005, 10:00 AM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	Whats the link?? __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-26-2005, 12:09 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Mar-k has good parts. My problem with them is that when they come to the Wichita swap meet they are a few bucks higher than my local supplier www.bowtiebits.com . Another good place is www.chevyduty.com in KC. What will make the difference on big parts will be shipping. If you can pick up the parts it should save you some bucks. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-26-2005, 01:02 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Mar-K is now a board sponsor (and member here), and is here to answer all your questions if you have any. From everything I have read and heard, they have excellent quality parts. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-26-2005, 01:29 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Well, by looking at their website the products look quite well. I'm close enought to purchase products at Chevy Duty, but there are items that Chevy Duty does not handle quite yet. 1970 CST Short Wide - www.mar-k.com Their items and quality look to be fairly high. Has anyone purchased their items? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-26-2005, 11:05 AM	#3
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	i have their catalog, they're pretty fair. you can get complete beds with them so i say get one. you can even go for wood.

07-26-2005, 01:41 PM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I would say go with Mar-K just because they do support us. I have never heard anything bad about them.

07-26-2005, 02:30 PM	#8
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	I have a front bedpanel, tailgate and cross sill from them and its really nice stuff. The nicest aftermarket body parts I have ever seen. Got my stuff thru Mothertruckers. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

07-26-2005, 03:49 PM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Awesome products. No problems. Thumbs up on the wood floor headboard. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-27-2005, 01:33 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Thanks for you help guys...I'm going to call them and see if they are going to the All Truck Nationals in Riverside, MO on Sept 10 & 11, so that I can talk with them, and hopefully purchase from them. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-27-2005, 02:03 PM	#11
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Hey Nate where you at in MO. I am at the Lake of the Ozarks. "Otta come down and hang sometime. Brew

07-27-2005, 02:12 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Hey Brew, actually I live in California, MO, but spend most of my time (work...work....play.....work......WORK!!!!!!) in Jefferson City. My dad has a friend that lives down W which is pretty close to Rocky Mount. We'll have to meet up sometime. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-27-2005, 04:38 PM	#13
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Cool, it looks like they are in Oklahoma City.....just happens I will be assigned there in a few weeks, will definetly have to check them out once I get my stepside shipped there! __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

07-27-2005, 08:15 PM	#14
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	I bought a "rolled" pan from them about 7 years ago. It looked as though it had been "rolled" by a 3rd grader (no offense to 3rd graders out there). It went back. I bought Sir Michaels, and that's all I've bought since for such pieces. Maybe they make better parts now (or then), but that one experience (including the hassle it was to return the part) was enough for me. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

07-27-2005, 09:49 PM	#15
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	I bought a complete short stepside bed with tailgate and wood , for my 56 stepside a couple years a ago.Totally satisfied with the quality of their products, shipping was kinda high but the stuff very heavy. and I would imagine living in Seattle,Washington at the time may have had something to do with most of it. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay Last edited by Swbman; 07-28-2005 at 07:53 AM.



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07-28-2005, 12:11 AM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	I've bought to complete beds, both were excellent quality. Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-28-2005, 02:06 AM	#17
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07-28-2005, 05:57 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Thanks Orange Truck.....I'm trying to piece my bed all together since I'm going from an all steel rust bucket of a bed, to a new metal wood bed.... Or atleast that's what I'm planning if the little lady will let that happen.....haha! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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