If you've been in this hobby for awhile, you've either heard of, or done business with, Mar-K -- a manufacturer of high quality reproduction sheet metal parts for our trucks. We have been informed by the company's founder and former owner (until 2016) that the company closed the doors and ceased operation as of March 21, 2025.
Mark and his wife, Kay (sad to say,
now deceased), had long been a part of this site and were early corporate sponsors. Mark, along with Pete Kinney (American Classic) and Jim Carter, were instrumental in helping us get established and growing. I'm glad he ("59 fleet") is still in the hobby and a part of the Stovebolt family. He and Kay sold the business in 2016.
I'll leave it to him to decide if this needs any further elaboration or to share any guidance he may have for those with outstanding orders.
In the meantime, should you have any outstanding orders with Mar-K, try calling their numbers: 844-MAR-K844 Local 405-721-7945
Be advised, though ... I just tried calling the toll free number and it went straight to voicemail. I will pursue other access to see if I can get some guidance for anyone with paid orders.
*Are* there many Stovebolters currently waiting on paid orders? Contact me via pm if you are. I'd like to get a feel for how many of our users are in this situation.
Thanks,
John
