[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by blykins

The economy isn't that good. I just can't get parts.

I waited 13 weeks for one set of custom pistons. They came in wrong. I have a set of TFS heads that have been on order for over a month. One set of AFR heads that have been on order for the same amount.

Aluminum FE blocks are a month behind. LONG stroke cranks are backordered.

I'm not turning away business, but I've been handing out ETA's and the manufacturers are putting it to me. My fear is that everything is going to show up all at once and then I will be up poo-poo creek. I've got 5 FE's, 3 Windsors, 1 stroked 460, and 1 Mod motor sitting here, all waiting on *something*. Trying to finish up Gary Bowman's engine and I've ordered $500 worth of -12 and -16 fittings trying to get everything plumbed. He also requested all stainless steel socket head fasteners, so if I need something odd-ball, Ace Hardware doesn't have it.

I wouldn't mind at all to take orders, small deposits, etc., but lead time is not too swift.

Just being honest. Excuses, excuses, right?

Just saw your post again and it reminded me of an old saying: 'Reasons are things outside your control, everything else is an excuse.'

Based upon what you wrote, those seem like reasons to me, not excuses.