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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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I just heard from one of the Tremec dealers that Keisler won't be a Tremec dealer as of the end of the month.
Has anyone else heard this?
If this is true....
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Yes. I was informed of this about a week ago. They let go some employees also.

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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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What is the story? Too early for April Fools jokes!
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Good I won't need their $100.00 speedo cable
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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I don't have any idea. Just looking for a transmission and don't want to get burned.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Vettesbydesign sells the Tremecs. I almost bought one from Kevin (the owner), very nice guy, but ran out of money.

Keisler was always slow responding to my questions, and they are about 1k overpriced so this doesn't surprise me.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Vettesbydesign is now Kustom8 on this forum. Do not know what all he is doing now but you can PM him.

I was one of his first three customers on a Tremec and highly recommend him as a great guy to deal with. Kevin is no longer a supporting vendor (his choice when he moved back to Ill.) so you will probably have to communicate with him off forum.

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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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Got mine thru Classic Chevy 5 speed

Great service and tech help!

They even pro rated my warranty till I finished my frame off restoration and had the car back on the road

http://www.classicchevy5speed.com/Default.aspx
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Artsvette73
Good I won't need their $100.00 speedo cable
Again I see where we sent you 2 free cables never charged you. Last time you posted this I asked you about this. You never responded.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteBillyv1978
I don't have any idea. Just looking for a transmission and don't want to get burned.
This was coming about for more than a little while.Tremec has viewed Keisler as a competitor for many years. We have done a great job of marketing the TKO in out Perfect fit kits for Corvette and other models.

This is not going to put Keisler out of business just allow us to move forward with more offerings and new competitive products for this market segment.

We will still be offering the Perfect fit kits along with are popular T45 kits for the Corvette.

To put you minds at ease Keisler is rolling out an unprecedented 5 year warranty this will not be matched by any other transmission supplier.

So if you are on the fence call today for a great deal. It is business as usual at Keisler.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Thanx for the update Gene Always nice to hear the true facts from the source.

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Guys, don`t fall into the he said/she said trap. Call us direct and we will be happy to explain this change in detail.

As Gene has already stated, it will be business is better than usual.

888.609.0070

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Thanks for the update. This kind of news always worries prospective buyers.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GENE-KEISLER SALES
Again I see where we sent you 2 free cables never charged you. Last time you posted this I asked you about this. You never responded.
Sorry you need to check you email from December I sent you. Your response was you would get back to me after the holidays. The holidays came and went with no response it's Febuary.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Artsvette73
Sorry you need to check you email from December I sent you. Your response was you would get back to me after the holidays. The holidays came and went with no response it's Febuary.
I`ll be happy to check into this. What is your sales order number or the EXACT name as it appears on the order. Or, what date was it ordered on?
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Artsvette73
Good I won't need their $100.00 speedo cable
Just to clarify, they`re $89.95....
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by KeislerJeff
Guys, don`t fall into the he said/she said trap. Call us direct and we will be happy to explain this change in detail.

As Gene has already stated, it will be business is better than usual.

888.609.0070
I smell BS. So, is it true or isn't it?
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GENE-KEISLER SALES
This was coming about for more than a little while.Tremec has viewed Keisler as a competitor for many years.
I'm confused. Why would Tremec (a manufacturer) view Keisler (a distributor) as competition?
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteBillyv1978
I smell BS. So, is it true or isn't it?
Is what true? Yes, we will no longer have a direct relationship with Tremec. It will not effect our product offerings from Tremec whatsoever.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteBillyv1978
I smell BS. So, is it true or isn't it?
As most of the members can already tell. You singed up yesterday to discredit us, probably at the hand of the said distributor that told you the information.

At this point I believe it be best to ignore your post on this subject. As I have already explained the real deal on this subject in a an earlier post.
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