targa truss bar
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Racer
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From: nth ridgeville ohio
targa truss bar
tried to order a targa truss bar from a guy named tom that used to make them but but found out hes not making them any longer i guess he moved to a new location and cant make them there---to bad --i waited to long
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From: Custer, WI
He still builds them. Hard to get a hold of and I've been waiting for mine for about 6 weeks. Keep calling, leave a voicemail, he will answer eventually.
His name is Tom.
+1 216-316-9812
His name is Tom.
+1 216-316-9812
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'08-'09
He’s making me one too, it takes time.
Ordered it about 5 weeks ago, I don’t mind waiting. They are hand build and the quality is top notch.
Ordered it about 5 weeks ago, I don’t mind waiting. They are hand build and the quality is top notch.
Safety Car
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From: Glastonbury CT
I believe he is just taking deposits and will file chapter 11 when he has enough deposits. Every one wants money up front and then does not deliver! May be waiting for some Chinese parts they definstly have been screwing us to long! Hail the chief!
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Yes it takes some time as he waits until he can make several at a time. I talked with him about the wait when he did mine. He told me it had to do with the deal he gets on quantity from the powder coating guy he uses.
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From: Custer, WI
As for the comment about money up front and no delivery... I'm pretty sure scammers don't keep in touch and give out their personal cellphone number lmao
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From: Damn taxes! Pimpin' Ain't Easy in Massachusetts
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'08-'09
Tom has been making these for Corvette owners for years and has NO history of scamming anyone.
He’s a solid guy and does nice work
He’s a solid guy and does nice work
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Tom just does this on the side when he has time. His product has many followers and works great.
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I bought one for my 86 coupe a couple of years ago. I asked Tom not to powder coat it because I wanted to Hydro Dip it. It did speed up the time to get it. I had it dipped and it looks great. The funny thing is that I never tried it. I forget about it all the time. One of these day I'll give it a try!!!!