Anybody know of another source? Preferably one that actually delivers product after taking your money, or at least answers inquiries about order status---because ********** does neither.
Jeff
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Anybody know of another source? Preferably one that actually delivers product after taking your money, or at least answers inquiries about order status---because ********** does neither.
Jeff
Ouch!! Patiently waiting answers before I order a set.
MK4 #11012 picked up 04/16/24
351W, 3 link, single roll bar
MK4 #10616 picked up 4/10/23
302w, 4 link, 17's, dual roll bar SOLD
MK4 #9759 picked up on 4/3/19
351C, 3 link, 17's, dual roll bars SOLD
Sad that ********** was actually part of our community for so many years and the new owner is disgracing their legacy.
I went on the search and found the following: https://www.customrubbercorp.com/App...D-Through-Hole
Unfortunately, it's not for sale. Reference number: 105094.
Still looking...
Kyle
I placed an order with ********** on 4/6 and it will be delivered tomorrow.
I had heard the previous stories here about less-than-stellar service from **********, but I ordered a shifter from them anyway, figuring I probably wouldn't need it for a few months. It arrived three weeks later. Never got any communication from them. I agree that communication is not their strong suit, but at least in my n=1 the product finally arrived and was as expected.
MkIV Roadster build: Gen 2 Coyote, IRS, TKO600. Ordered 10/24/18. Delivered 1/29/19. Engine installed 8/8/21. First start 9/12/21. First go-kart 9/17/21. Off to paint 4/11/22. Back from paint 12/30/22. Build thread here.
I got here from another replica manufacturers site: https://www.iconicparts.com/quick-jack-1075.html
I ordered the grommets, door panels, and a few other things from **********, they finally arrived the other day, but it was 5 weeks after I ordered. I would have been okay with the time if he had replied to my emails or returned phone calls. I was just about to dispute the charge with my credit card company when I received the tracking email.
I will say though, when I finally received the package, I was very pleased. Everything was packaged very nicely and safe. The products quality was great.
I found it strange that he would take the time to package everything so nice, but provide no customer service to us.
Just got 10 sets in less then 15 days....not sure what's up
They are down to one person. I did get all my stuff from them in 3 weeks. I called and basically was told too busy to answer emails and return calls. They sounded like they were very overworked when I talked to the person on the phone. Still got very nice stuff from them.
I ordered a whole box of things, including grommets, about a month ago. Took 1.5 to 2 weeks to arrive and they sent me a notification when it went into the mail. I did have to send a note asking when it was going to ship about 3-4 days after I placed my order. All came professionally packaged.
MKIV Roadster - #9380 - Complete Kit - Delivered 7/17/18 - SOLD 5/2023
Build Thread #1: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...V-Build-Thread
MKIV Roadster - #TBD - Complete Kit - Delivered 11/6/23 - In Progress
Build Thread #2: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...Build-Thread-2
If mine show up, I'll send them to you!
Nuff Said Brother!
Steve
I'm considering, if Kleiner hasn't already, requesting a quote for a thousand from the first site I posted.
I certainly don't have the time or the desire to be a site certified vendor, but like the site says "you don't find this in a catalog".
Yeah, obviously Miller is creating an artificial shortage by hoarding the darn things. BASTAGE!
kgkeys---not going to go for the thousand. I tried that with the O-rings and lost my a$$ when that didn't pan out as planned. I'm pretty sure Miller is behind that too and is undercutting me by selling inferior black market rings out the back door. DOUBLE BASTAGE!
Captain O
way back when ... pre ********** ... we use to get PVC gromets at the parts stores for the bumper tube grommets! The kind that were for the valve covers - turns out that the PVC's were just about the right size!
Ralph Button
FFR 1436 (PROUD Owner of an Original Mark I)
400,013 miles as of 11/1/2009
417,840 miles as of 8/12/2010
435,021 miles as of 12/19/2011
Now a well broken in 347 engine
523,145 miles as of 7/29/2014
601,165 miles as of 6/1/2018
615,215 miles as of 4/23/2022
"It's not about the destination, it's the about the journey. And where is your journey taking you?"
"... Not all who wander are lost!... --J.R.R. Tolkien
Have you tried Metro Moulded Parts Metro Website
Well,,,,, Let me start by saying.....NEENER, NEENER,,,,,NEENER !
I'm a little snowflake
I don't have a grommet
Miller has ten sets
I think I'm gonna vomit
He's a grommet bully
I just have an O-Ring
IF I HAD HALF A HAIR ON MY TWIG AND BERRIES I'DE PUNCH IN IN THE FACE AND TAKE THE...…..to much? Yeah, sorry...….NOT ! I have ten sets, I have ten sets, I have ten sets...….BUT ! iffin you're in a pinch I can send ya a couple......but ya gotta take that double BASTAGE back....maybe just half of it XOXO...da Bat
I ordered a set from Metro Moulded parts on Friday 4/19 and they arrived in my mailbox Monday 4/22. That's Breeze, Mike Everson and Mike Forte level service and they cost less too!
**********? Still chirping crickets.
Jeff
Update on my quote request from Custom Rubber Corp... They haven't produced that part since 1999, customer owns the mold. So, that's a no go.
-Kyle
Nice find on Metro Moulded Parts!
www.breezeautomotive.com 2005 FFR Mk3 Roadster, 302/340hp, MassFlo EFI, Breeze Pulleys, T5, Aluminum Flywheel, 3-link rear with Torsen Diff and 3.27:1 gears, Power Steering, Breeze Front Sway Bar, SN-95 Spindles with outboard SAI Mod, Breeze Battery Mount, QA1 Externally Adjustable Shocks, Quick Release Steering Wheel, Vintage Race seats, GM Arctic White, Sky Blue Scoop, Hidden Hinges, Billet Aluminum Side-view Mirrors, 2,183lbs wet. 1967 Mustang Fastback, Dark Moss Green, black interior, '67 14" styled steel wheels, 2000 Explorer 302 w 5.0 Cam, Quickfuel 450 CFM, 289 Hi-Po Dual exhaust, C4, lowering springs w Shelby drop.
I ordered a set too. Thanks for the info. Does anyone have a source for the 2" rubber roll bar grommets for their bezel kit? Waiting going on 6 months for a reply from Finish Line on an email. Mine are cracked from sun exposure I guess.
Steven
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Frank
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Factory Five Racing MKIII Super Snake Replica. Cannonball Cobra Drop Trunk Box, Horn Button and other machined Do Dads.
i.e.427 Chromed Full Width Roll Bar with integrated LED Third Brake Light.
I will never forget My Buddy Paul.
Well I just got my ********** grommets... after paying rediculous shipping and waiting a week... What peeves me is Metro Moulded is about a 20 minute drive from me!! (Guys in my Chevelle Club have donated their cars/perfect OEM seals for Metro to use as examples!)I ordered a set from Metro Moulded parts on Friday 4/19 and they arrived in my mailbox Monday 4/22. That's Breeze, Mike Everson and Mike Forte level service and they cost less too!
**********? Still chirping crickets.
What's the part number??
John D. - Minneapolis 'Burbs
1965 El Camino - LT-1, 4L60e, 4wh discs, SC&C susp.
2013 F-150 Platinum - Twin Turbo 3.5
2018 Mk4 Roadster w/ Coyote - #9365 - Build Thread Delivery 7/3/18, 1st Start 1/4/19, 1st Road Mile 5/5/19, Legal 6/18/19, In Paint 2/25/21, Done (?) 4/2021
Frank
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Factory Five Racing MKIII Super Snake Replica. Cannonball Cobra Drop Trunk Box, Horn Button and other machined Do Dads.
i.e.427 Chromed Full Width Roll Bar with integrated LED Third Brake Light.
I will never forget My Buddy Paul.
Based on this thread and needing the grommets -
Placed my order on the 18th and shipped today on the 30th with a tracking number.
It does say volumes that I was pleasantly surprised with that in comparison to the other vendors on here that would ship prior to me hanging up the phone!
Just thought I'd add one more data point to the discussion. Having read this entire thread, I decided to place an order from ********** for a few trim pieces, bumper grommets, etc. I won't need them for many months, so I didn't really care when they show up. I placed my order last Tuesday night, and they just showed up today - less than a week from order placement to arrival at my door. Not too bad at all IMO. There was very little in the way of communication on order status, but overall I have to say I was quite pleasantly surprised. Just my $0.02.
MkIV Roadster build: Gen 2 Coyote, IRS, TKO600. Ordered 10/24/18. Delivered 1/29/19. Engine installed 8/8/21. First start 9/12/21. First go-kart 9/17/21. Off to paint 4/11/22. Back from paint 12/30/22. Build thread here.
Dave
Mk 3.1 - #6882 - 5.0L 302 - FiTech EFI - 3-Link - 3.08 Ratio - 15" Wheels
Greenhorn and doing the best I can
My photos are at: My Flickr acct
Videos are at: YouTube Videos
Funny enough... I received the shipment notification from ********** the day after the parts arrived.
MkIV Roadster build: Gen 2 Coyote, IRS, TKO600. Ordered 10/24/18. Delivered 1/29/19. Engine installed 8/8/21. First start 9/12/21. First go-kart 9/17/21. Off to paint 4/11/22. Back from paint 12/30/22. Build thread here.
********** is in your backyard aren't they.
JR
Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
First start and go-cart 4/11/18. Taken To Whitby Motorcars Greensboro, N.C. 2/5/21 for body/paint
MkIV Roadster build: Gen 2 Coyote, IRS, TKO600. Ordered 10/24/18. Delivered 1/29/19. Engine installed 8/8/21. First start 9/12/21. First go-kart 9/17/21. Off to paint 4/11/22. Back from paint 12/30/22. Build thread here.
Just thought I'd add one more data point to the discussion. Having read this entire thread, I decided to place an order from ********** for a few trim pieces, bumper grommets, etc. I won't need them for many months, so I didn't really care when they show up. I placed my order last Tuesday night, and they just showed up today - less than a week from order placement to arrival at my door. Not too bad at all IMO. There was very little in the way of communication on order status, but overall I have to say I was quite pleasantly surprised. Just my $0.02
FYI - I had the same experience recently (i.e. positive). I did notice during the check out process that I had to check a box to receive order/shipping updates. I did and received timely notification on my order and shipment. Not sure it that is the reason for others frustrations, but thought I would share.
Mk4 #9165, Base Kit with lots of options, Delivery on 08/17/2017, Coyote, TKO600, 2015 IRS, 18" Halibrands, 12.99" Wilwoods