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2015/04/18 23:24:53
esc-078

SMCKA closing down?

Website says they are closing down, and no orders taken, only what's in stock. Why? What happened?
Have bought many items from him. Good to deal with and always great service.
Where to go now?
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retro666
I tryed to put a order in a few months ago, was already to late. I have 2 escorts I need parts for and haven't found a place yet.
2015/04/19 00:20:24
302esky
Steve is so busy with his work that he has not got the time to keep this website going and he has a bloke interested in the business and was is going to buy it and carry on as smaka. He is selling all what's left and not ordering any more goods, so if you need some body panels get in quick as the Aussie dollar has dropped against the English pound again. I was at Smakas place 2 weeks ago and spoke to him
2015/04/19 00:52:49
esc-078
Are there any Australian based businesses that have same variety of parts/stock SMCKA did? Place order and it's at your door 24-48 hours later?
2015/04/21 21:04:10
jpayne
I don't think there are.
Its a shame that He is selling up/closing down as it has to be a full time plus job on top of his day job. It was great while it lasted.
Thanks Stephen.
 
JP
2015/04/22 09:32:37
Flighter
Any news on Smcka's business?  Site says there is new stock coming in Sep., so I'm a bit confused given the contents of this thread.
2015/06/07 21:40:41
jpayne
New buyer has come through and placed an order.
Look at Facebook for updates
 
JP
2015/06/07 23:40:41
Flighter
Facebook?  I'm too old for that!
2015/06/08 18:59:31
PeterM
"Facebook?  I'm too old for that!"
 
Ha, ha! So now I know I am not the only one!
2015/06/08 22:12:36
ausmk2
Flighter
Any news on Smcka's business?  Site says there is new stock coming in Sep., so I'm a bit confused given the contents of this thread.
 
From the Facebook page .....Well, the good news is I have a buyer for smcka. At this stage the sale will complete this month and the new owner will be placing a stock order soon afterwards. So.... If you want any items and can wait 3-4 months then please email me and I will put a backorder into place.
I am glad that it will continue, there is still many people out there who are asking for parts and its a bit frustrating to have be saying good luck after June 30.
The new owner has plenty of enthusiasm for all the old English Fords and is the owner of a few of them.
 
Nothing will change, new guy will have same website, email phone number and facebook account.
 




2015/06/09 00:54:11
Flighter
Thank you ausmk2 (you young whipper-snapper) for posting that.
2015/06/09 20:00:45
esc-078
Wonder if the new owner is a member here??...... hmmmm
 
Good to see they're to continue!
2015/06/09 21:39:20
ausmk2
Flighter
Thank you ausmk2 (you young whipper-snapper) for posting that.
Thanks but I'm knocking on the naughty 40 door soon, but will accept the young whipper-snapper comments cheers 🍻
2015/06/09 21:42:02
esc-078
SMACKA Performance is no more!
 
 
 
2015/07/10 22:30:21
Flighter
Damn shame.
2015/07/12 11:07:28
SaggaRS

 
On facebook as well.
 
2015/07/12 15:15:08
retro666
Hi, Does anyone know whats happening with Smcka. I thought it was moving to Vic and starting resuming trade. I sent 2 messages months ago, one to the web site and one to the phone with no response and no change to the website or facebook site. I need some door pillars for my Mk1 Escort and was waiting for the next shipment. 
2015/12/08 10:44:06
evobda2
Same happened to me. Wanted to get some stuff but no response so just bought from UK directly.
2015/12/08 21:30:53
retro666
I need some panels, did send a message to magnum panels but no response from them as well.
2015/12/08 21:40:14
esc-078
Looks like SMCKA are back in business.
 
https://smckaperformance.com.au/
 
Same or different owners?
 
 
2017/01/19 16:37:26
Wiggy333
Their website has been like that forever and if you enquirer you get no response. It may be that if you Harras them you will get a response but it seems at best it's a second or third business that they run. I personally would stay away
2017/01/19 16:55:59
1300_super
What panels you are chasing...  Have the following Magnum Panels located in Sydney ----- Escort Mk1 2 Door TC guards, Mk1 Radiator supports, heater plenum, Round headlight front panel, steel round headlight buckets. Only selling as I need to fund a new project Ive just committed to so if it helps you, it helps me too!!!! PM me.
 
2017/01/19 18:57:58
deano
umm, I don't think theres a prob chaps.
I bought a set of longer wheel studs to suit fitting the minilights from SMCKA about 3 months ago, and no problem then.
 
I sussed magnum out for some panels also, at around the same time, wanting to buy direct because I figured I needed a bit of gear.Plus the money tree had a few leaves left then.
They said at the time that SMCKA was aus agent, and to go to them.
 
Just lucky?
 
If I think we all need to chip in $10K and set up and Australian Burton/Magnum/Rally aus franchise, and also give the smaller Aus suppliers/ hobbyists more of a combined shopfront.
Uk to Aus Freights the killer.
 
2017/01/19 21:07:24
retro666
Purchased a couple of panels from SMCKA last week, quick postage and the new owner Carl is easy to talk to.
2017/01/20 09:14:39
gtv6capri
If you have trouble reaching the old SMACKA site, ring the new owner Carl during Business hours (03) 9318 7404
2017/01/20 12:11:12
Escortpower
I purchased some wheel arch repair sections for my panel van from Carl just before Christmas. I filled out the contact form on his website (leaving my phone number) and he called me the same day. The prices were great and I had the panels a couple of days later. I could have bought them from the UK with the same delivery times i'm sure, but this supports local small business and makes it worthwhile for Carl to keep stock here. Oh and I didn't have to pay $150 in freight.
 
If I needed them any quicker I could have picked them up but travelling through the western suburbs of Melbourne is scary. 
 
Cheers, Craig.
2017/02/25 11:06:46

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