Back ordered parts (engine install)

[capt1black]

anyone that has taken delivery in the last couple months, what was your wait time to receive back ordered parts? particularly shocks. I am getting to a standstill on work waiting for some items and was just curious as to the wait time. Thank you.

[Mad Dog]

Just checked with our purchaser here at Factory Five, and he confirmed we have the front shocks for the Roadsters in stock, but are waiting on the rear shocks to come back in stock. They are expected to be here in about 5-7 weeks.

Sorry for the delay! We are working hard with all of our vendors to try and get parts in as fast as we can. If you have any other questions about back ordered parts, please email us at info@factoryfive.com. Thanks!

[capt1black]

Just checked with our purchaser here at Factory Five, and he confirmed we have the front shocks for the Roadsters in stock, but are waiting on the rear shocks to come back in stock. They are expected to be here in about 5-7 weeks.

Sorry for the delay! We are working hard with all of our vendors to try and get parts in as fast as we can. If you have any other questions about back ordered parts, please email us at info@factoryfive.com. Thanks!

Thanks Dave. I understand. I did not want to keep bothering you but was just trying to make a plan.

[capt1black]

Ok, so it will be a few weeks before I can get the rear in place. Would it be a problem to install the engine during this time or is better to wait until I have the rear secured. The rear is currently attached by the LCA and upper link. I don't want to do too much in the rear of the car (trunk aluminum, hard lines, etc) until it is in place.

Chris

[rich grsc]

Fit, drill and cleco all the aluminum, run your fuel lines and electrical. No issue with installing the engine, again layout the fuel and electric.

[GoDadGo]

Ok, so it will be a few weeks before I can get the rear in place. Would it be a problem to install the engine during this time or is better to wait until I have the rear secured. The rear is currently attached by the LCA and upper link. I don't want to do too much in the rear of the car (trunk aluminum, hard lines, etc) until it is in place.

Chris

Chris,

How about getting a couple of pieces of square tubing and make some mock-up struts?
It will let you get things set up while you wait for the shocks to come in.
Just remember to make them so that they mimic your ride height.
Hope This Lame-Brain Idea Helps & Keeps You Wrenching!

Steve

[RBachman]

Can you get them elsewhere and have FFR give you a refund or credit?

[cwrandolph]

When I had to send my front shock out to get updated I cut some 4 X 4's and stuck then in there just to roll the chassis around. Not sure how that would work with the rear suspension.
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[legend42]

I may have a new set of rear shocks I did not use. Send me a PM if interested.

[capt1black]

I may have a new set of rear shocks I did not use. Send me a PM if interested.

Thanks, i think i have some good ideas from the group to keep me working until they arrive.

[egchewy79]

gonna agree w/ rich here. go ahead and drill all your panels if not done already. run the hard brake and fuel lines. work on the electric if you have the stuff. build the ebrake. you can start to wire dash/gauges. paint/powdercoat/brush your aluminum panels. undercoat the body. you get the idea.
i rebuilt my 289 and was waiting a significant time for a friend of mine to find the time to help a newbie like me out. in the meantime, I got almost everything else done on the car including getting my seats upholstered, carpeted interior and trunk, etc before I even put in the drivetrain.
just try to think a couple of steps ahead and make sure you don't attach something that will make it harder to get to something else (ie installing gas tank before rear axle). gas and brake lines are easier to install prior to putting panels on.