So, let's say you order a large amount of parts...

[ModernMuseum]

...from a large, reputable vendor here on the forums. I would like your input on how long it should take to get the parts. Assume you ordered the following, where the prime vendor coordinates everything and ships it to you (for the purposes of this thread, let's assume that the parts are for a 69 camaro since a lot of people on these forums are running this setup):

New LS crate motor and vendor does some modifications (cam, vintage front runner setup)
ECU/harness
6-speed t-56 trans, hydraulic clutch, all associated hardware to hook up the pedals
Hydraboost, new master cylinder
Vintage AC unit and all associated hardware

Assume it's around $20k worth of parts and you've fully paid up before you receive any parts. Now, after the payment, how long would you think it would take to receive these parts? Two, three months?

Ok, now, if you didn't receive them in what you felt a reasonable amount of time, how long would it take before you got agitated and confused that you haven't received the parts? Four, five months?

Now, say the parts are trickling in, but you can't do a bulk of the work because you're missing the last 25% of the parts and things keep dragging out on and on and on. How long before you got super pissed? Five, six months?

I'm interested in hearing from people's first hand experience or Vendors on the board concerning how long it would take to coordinate an order of this magnitude. Please keep this civil because I'm very interested in the replies.

[elitecustombody]

I would have made sure before making the order if all parts were available or in stock and also asked the vendor for timeframe, that way you can actually have everything lined up especially if you have a shop working on your car.

Realistically it shouldn't take more than a week to bolt up or swap the parts on the motor/tranny,week or two to gather up all the parts if they are all in stock, so anything longer than a month is unreasonable IMO. BTW, I'm taking about off the shelf parts not some one off custom parts.

Hope everything works out for you.

[Flash68]

I assume you were given an ETA on delivery of ALL said parts BEFORE you plunked down your credit card?

[ModernMuseum]

Originally Posted by elitecustombody

I would have made sure before making the order if all parts were available or in stock and also asked the vendor for timeframe, that way you can actually have everything lined up especially if you have a shop working on your car.

Realistically it shouldn't take more than a week to bolt up or swap the parts on the motor/tranny,week or two to gather up all the parts if they are all in stock, so anything longer than a month is unreasonable IMO. BTW, I'm taking about off the shelf parts not some one off custom parts.

Hope everything works out for you.

Thanks for the reply, Stefan. I just want to get a feeler for what other people think it should take. I'm new to ordering this quantity/dollar amount of parts, so I want to make sure I'm not being unreasonable with my expectations.

If we're using the above example, I think a sound assumption would be that everything is fairly readily available.

[ModernMuseum]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I assume you were given an ETA on delivery of ALL said parts BEFORE you plunked down your credit card?

Yes. The original ETA, if my memory serves me, was expected to take about two months. I may post up more details later, but for now I'm just fishing for a few opinions or experiences.

[Flash68]

I can understand specific parts becoming delayed for valid reasons for a 3rd party, but if ALL various parts are delayed, that is a scary one there as I see it. But I think one would need more details of your exact situation and timeframes of communication before really opining.

[ModernMuseum]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I can understand specific parts becoming delayed for valid reasons for a 3rd party, but if ALL various parts are delayed, that is a scary one there as I see it. But I think one would need more details of your exact situation and timeframes of communication before really opining.

Since the parts ordered were pretty much as referenced in the original post, I think there's enough information to make a rough assessment. I may post up details later after I've received a few more opinions.

[Flash68]

Best of luck. Sucks to be in that situation for sure.

[ModernMuseum]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Best of luck. Sucks to be in that situation for sure.

Thanks, man. Yes, yes it does-especially since it's one of the major and most advertised vendors here and over at pro-touring.

[130fe]

Have you been in contact with the vendor you bought the parts from? What are they telling you?