What's the deal with K-Gap?
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First, the online store seems to be out of commission. Secondly, the email message I sent them was rejected. Any other sources for rubber components? I need motor mounts, running board covers, bumper grommets, welting and corners for the bonnet on the '37 T. ~X(
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I've been able to contact K-Gap by phone.0
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I TOO HAVE SPOKEN WITH K GAP BUT TO NO AVAIL I GET YES WE WILL SHIP IT WHEN BLA BLA BLA I'VE GIVEN UP ITS A SHAME PRES AND JANET DID SUCH A GREAT JOB BUILDING THE BRAND AND NOW IT'S ALL BUT WORTHLESS0
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It's to bad somebody that wanted to make a go of it couldn't take it over. It's my understanding that someone offered to buy it, but was refused in a less than pleasant manner.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
did Doug come out with a catalog yet0
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'46 - yes, the Calif. Inland Chapter to which they belong & Dany's parents host the monthly meetings. The Inland Chapter is a big chapter with a lot of members but ~~~~~~~~~~~~0
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2009 in Detroit I DON'T THINK THEY WERE THERE ALL WEEK THOUGH0
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No they were'nt ,showed up at least half way thru the week. I thought it was odd at the time , guys were were walking around with money in hand looking for them.
Roger0 -
Yeah, I would have liked to see them. K-Gap has ripped me off for like $400 for parts that I ordered in May of 2011. Those were paid for by pay-pal and never shipped. Those dirt-bags have their daughter answer the phone and give me the run around. No way to raise a family or run a business.
On the other hand, I can call Metro Rubber and have parts in a week.0 -
Here we go again..............!!0
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So, back to me...where can I get the parts I'm looking for?0
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Forgive me, remember I'm a newbie and am unaware of all this old-news-past-history stuff.0
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Marker, does Pay-Pal work differently for K-Gap than for E-Bay? I thought they served as an escrow service, where the money wasn't paid to the seller until you'd received the goods.0
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You can use PayPal like Western Union in a way by just transfering funds from one account to annother . That may be what they are doing,
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Hello Park_W,
I don't know how PayPal works outside of E-bay, but when you have a PayPal transaction through an E-bay purchase, you have 45 days from the date of payment to get assistance from PayPal if you have a problem. After the 45 days, you are on your own.
I have noticed that K-GAP hasn't been listed in the "Member Products & Services" section of the WTN for the past few issues.
Take care,
Steve Bryson0 -
To try to steer this thread back to Joyce's original question: I think the motor mounts, fender welting, and hood corners should be available from other sources. The welting and hood corners are sort of "universal" items, so Metro Moulded and Lynn Steele (for example) might have them. The runningboard covers are (as far as I know) unique to K-Gap. As to the bumper grommets, I always got the feeling that even K-Gaps were adapted from grommets for a different make (maybe I'm wrong). But here again, you might look through the listings for the above-mentioned companies and see if there isn't a grommet for another make that would match.
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Joyce-
Keep in mind that we, as a collective, are in the midst of a change of providers, when one is referring to rubber products. The leading rubber provider of years past is, to a certain extent, being phased out and a new, leading provider is on the verge of hitting our market, although they have yet to advertise, or market as such, as they are still preparing their inventory, catalog, etc.
So, no it's not like calling up 1-800-send-me-a-ford-part. As Jon mentioned, sometimes it takes sitting the Steele Rubber Products catalog in front of you and finding a good match for that odd grommet or other part that you can't locate. Trust me, it's infinitely more rewarding when you DO find a part you can use and adapt or utilize it on your car. If it was a '37 Ford or some other non-independent, you wouldn't think twice about ordering a part and slapping it on your car . . . you'd never give it another thought.
To have a marque that is off of the beaten path often takes extra strides to maintain and restore, and that is just part of the great satisfaction of owning such a fine automobile.
That said, try Wildrick Restoration. If you call the shop, you will most likely reach my brother Dennis, and although their rubber division is not officially "open for business", I'm sure they will try to help in any way they can in the meantime.0 -
Thanks all, I will follow-up on the leads suggested!0
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K-Gap R.I.P.0
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DocHornet, I think K-Gap has gone beyond R.I.P. -more like R.I.P-off.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
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We are still working to get a catolog out. We don't want to just throw one together. It takes alot of time to compile all of the special,correct fit rubber parts and pieces. We do have other items also. We also have alot of the Full-line parts in stock also. Dick and Rita have done a good job getting many of the more popular items out to us. Most don't have any idea how many hours it takes-BUT we are up for the challenge. Again,thanks for your patience and keep us in mind for your next rubber order as well as clutches and many,many other Hudson parts. Thanks Doug0
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We'll wait Doug , it's not like K-Gap is trying to corner the market,
Roger
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K-Gap's online store is closed.0
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Was it ever open.??0
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It was, I ordered and recieved a few items. Not fast but good quality and came with an apology , it's been 2+ years since my last order however.0
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Actually, the K-Gap website is open, but the store is "CLOSED for maintenance". Guess I'm an incurable optimist...0
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I dont think I've ever heard a complaint about the quality of Kgap items . Complaints are generaly of a differant nature ..........
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ROGER YEA IT'S LIKE WAVING A PORKCHOP IN FRONT OF A DOG AND NEVER GIVING HIM A CHANCE TO GET AT WHATS OFFERED
DR DOUG WILL GET ALL OF MY BUSINESS A GREAT GUY WITH GOOD ITEMS AND ALWAYS A STRAIGHT ANSWER0 -
I just dont get why they insisted on letting what was argueably the main Hudson (new) parts supply house wither and die. In particular when you KNOW they were offered help in various forms up to and including a buy-out before it was too late.
Oh well ..........
Roger
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They just don't care.0
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Mid 30s Ford engine mounts are similar to the 37 Terraplane ones. I bought some 37T running board mats from KGAP a few years ago. Paid after delivery and was happy with Kgap on this occasion. The long rubber strips looked similar to the original, but around the edge the new mat was different to the original mat. If the repro mat was the same as the original the price would have been twice as dear, so I was happy. Next time I will find some rubber mat locally as my car will never be concourse judged. The metal running board has long grooves in it so a flat rubber mat wont look good unless you fill in the grooves or pop rivet a flat strip of metal on top. Regards, Barry0
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