Nabers Brothers - Houston
08-06-2008, 11:29 AM
#21
you are obviuosly another guy who does not know or never met these guys.As stated here by every other person except the original poster who has not responded these guys are some of the if not the nicest guys in the hobby"zeros" or no zeros.This coming from me with not so many zeros of my own
08-06-2008, 12:36 PM
#23
these guys restore corvettes that go to B/J auction not to the local parking lot car shows. who do you think pays these outrageous prices for the small corvette parts on ebay,it is not some guy restoring his corvette in his 2 car garage,it is professional corvette restorers like these people. they want a customer like pro team who comes in and says i want a NCRS top rated corvette so i can take it to B/J auction and see how much it will bring,here is a blank signed check. i have met a lot of "aw shucks" type business people and they may seems like "hicks from the sticks" but they are in business to see how much money they can make. nothing wrong with that but they are not there just to be nice guys.
08-06-2008, 01:10 PM
#25
Melting Slicks
Last Stingray Series
Having heard for years about the Nabers' operation, I had envisioned a state of the art facility something like the NASCAR production shops we've all seen.
I was really shocked to see what their shop looks like on TM's series!
Of course, the attention to detail is what's most important, but I still am surprised by how "manual" their process is. Anybody else have this same reaction?
I was really shocked to see what their shop looks like on TM's series!
Of course, the attention to detail is what's most important, but I still am surprised by how "manual" their process is. Anybody else have this same reaction?
08-06-2008, 01:31 PM
#27
Le Mans Master
very interesting that the OP has not come back and replied to any of the comments on the thread and this is still his only post for a new member.
Hmmmm...............
Hmmmm...............
08-06-2008, 03:34 PM
#28
Burning Brakes
One of the more interesting threads in a while. We havent had many controversial posts as it is the Summer and everyone is out having fun in their Corvette.
I've never been to their shop, never met them. But a friend of mine in California considers me lucky just because I live in the same town with the Nabers.
One of the problems having your own business is separating the tire kickers from the people who are serious and who are going to give you some work you can make money on or have some personal satisfaction with. Preferably both.
Its like my friend who wants to sell his unrestored '57 Thunderbird. The people who show up to look just want to talk cars. Thats fine at a car meet, but at your business its something different.
Sounds like with this post, he was there as a tourist. It was a busy day and they realized he was just there to talk. Sometimes people get offended regardless of how nice you are when you tell them you have to get back to work.
BTW are they fixing the Black '62 that was wrecked here a few months ago.
I've never been to their shop, never met them. But a friend of mine in California considers me lucky just because I live in the same town with the Nabers.
One of the problems having your own business is separating the tire kickers from the people who are serious and who are going to give you some work you can make money on or have some personal satisfaction with. Preferably both.
Its like my friend who wants to sell his unrestored '57 Thunderbird. The people who show up to look just want to talk cars. Thats fine at a car meet, but at your business its something different.
Sounds like with this post, he was there as a tourist. It was a busy day and they realized he was just there to talk. Sometimes people get offended regardless of how nice you are when you tell them you have to get back to work.
BTW are they fixing the Black '62 that was wrecked here a few months ago.
Last edited by philip964; 08-06-2008 at 03:39 PM.
08-06-2008, 06:00 PM
#29
Tech Contributor
Having heard for years about the Nabers' operation, I had envisioned a state of the art facility something like the NASCAR production shops we've all seen.
I was really shocked to see what their shop looks like on TM's series!
Of course, the attention to detail is what's most important, but I still am surprised by how "manual" their process is. Anybody else have this same reaction?
I was really shocked to see what their shop looks like on TM's series!
Of course, the attention to detail is what's most important, but I still am surprised by how "manual" their process is. Anybody else have this same reaction?
08-06-2008, 07:40 PM
#30
Drifting
i have never met them. however i watched them on the last corvette series. their manner and slow work and smiles seemed like a nice place.
i do not like a fast talker and worker. most of the time they spend their wheels and go nowhere. besides they remind me of my kin folk. of course i could be wrong, but they have a good rep. jim
i do not like a fast talker and worker. most of the time they spend their wheels and go nowhere. besides they remind me of my kin folk. of course i could be wrong, but they have a good rep. jim
08-06-2008, 08:35 PM
#31
Safety Car
One of the problems having your own business is separating the tire kickers from the people who are serious and who are going to give you some work you can make money on or have some personal satisfaction with. Preferably both.
Its like my friend who wants to sell his unrestored '57 Thunderbird. The people who show up to look just want to talk cars. Thats fine at a car meet, but at your business its something different.
Sounds like with this post, he was there as a tourist. It was a busy day and they realized he was just there to talk. Sometimes people get offended regardless of how nice you are when you tell them you have to get back to work.
Its like my friend who wants to sell his unrestored '57 Thunderbird. The people who show up to look just want to talk cars. Thats fine at a car meet, but at your business its something different.
Sounds like with this post, he was there as a tourist. It was a busy day and they realized he was just there to talk. Sometimes people get offended regardless of how nice you are when you tell them you have to get back to work.
Good point. The OP said he "visited" their shop. He didn't mention anything about approaching Nabors to do repair or restoration work on his Vette.
Looks like he's left the Forum as well.
Dave
08-07-2008, 08:38 PM
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Can't Please Everyone
It's very hard to be liked by everyone. Lots of personalities and personal preferences on how work should be done, tends to create opinions on if you like the shop or the person, in general.
The best thing a shop owner can do is try to be personable and treat everyone with respect. Even if the customer may be a little too "corvette annoying" for your taste.
Explain "why" your opinion is what it is. A little communication and education can go a long way to developing a working relationship with a potential customer. Remember, a customers opinion and first impression can lead to being bad mouthed, just like this thread began. There's a reason the OP feels like he does, justified or not. Thankfully, for Nabers Bros, they have a good reputation that has stood the test of time.
A guy may seem like a tire kicker but......you just never know what his situation is. He may have the car and funds to give you some business.
Just my .02
The best thing a shop owner can do is try to be personable and treat everyone with respect. Even if the customer may be a little too "corvette annoying" for your taste.
Explain "why" your opinion is what it is. A little communication and education can go a long way to developing a working relationship with a potential customer. Remember, a customers opinion and first impression can lead to being bad mouthed, just like this thread began. There's a reason the OP feels like he does, justified or not. Thankfully, for Nabers Bros, they have a good reputation that has stood the test of time.
A guy may seem like a tire kicker but......you just never know what his situation is. He may have the car and funds to give you some business.
Just my .02
08-07-2008, 08:57 PM
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08-17-2008, 10:00 PM
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I dropped in on their shop one Saturday in my small block '65 just to ask a question. It was several years ago. One of the brothers, don't remember which, was extremely nice, came out and looked at my car, and offerred advice. No charge but enthusiastic. Real good guy.
