Wilcox any problems ??
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 31
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From: Sacramento Ca
Wilcox any problems ??
I have not used these folk's before. I just put a order in a few days ago and they still have not shipped yet. I called them about it and the said it needed to be built (print board Tack).
Just wondering if this happens often with them??
This is not a rant or complaint... just asking.
Just wondering if this happens often with them??
This is not a rant or complaint... just asking.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 30,995
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From: Ontario
I have not used these folk's before. I just put a order in a few days ago and they still have not shipped yet. I called them about it and the said it needed to be built (print board Tack).
Just wondering if this happens often with them??
This is not a rant or complaint... just asking.
Just wondering if this happens often with them??
This is not a rant or complaint... just asking.
Last edited by Paul L; Oct 11, 2012 at 07:23 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,239
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From: Chino CA
One time I ordered some parts - and I didn't even get them until the next day.....but at least the order was right and they were great to work with...other than that - no problems! 
(Willcox =
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(Willcox =
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,619
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From: Perkasie Pa
I order from Wilcox for all of my vette needs. Whenever I call them I am never on hold which is great, they always help me without seeming frustrated! I do wish they had tracking info for orders.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 424
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From: Presently working under contract in Alabama
I place an order just about every week. They always take care of me. The other day I ordered the assembly manual CD for my 68 and the binder for the hard copy I found on Ebay.
Jack called me and wanted to make sure that I knew I had ordered a CD and wouldn't need a binder.
Norm is always very helpful in finding the items I need and putting my order together.
I don't know what I would do without them.
Jack called me and wanted to make sure that I knew I had ordered a CD and wouldn't need a binder.
Norm is always very helpful in finding the items I need and putting my order together.
I don't know what I would do without them.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,753
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From: Springfield Missouri
sometimes Willcox has to wait for their vendor to get parts in stock before they can ship. Willcox does not make the parts, but buys them from someone else, and when they are out of stock, they have to wait on them.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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ALWAYS.....call before ordering and find out things like delivery time, in stock or not, backordered, these cars are 40 years old and most of the venders carry the same products, if one doesnt have it, the other will. in fact, some of the venders will shop around for you, so you order from one and it shows up in the packaging of another.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 341
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
They are delivering some bits at the moment to a friend of mine who is bringing them back to the UK on the 19th. So the pressure is on for them to deliver 
Next big test for them will be my next order that will need to be shipped to Bonnie Scotland
Next big test for them will be my next order that will need to be shipped to Bonnie Scotland
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: In limbo
St. Jude Donor '13-'15, '17 thru '22
The biggest problem I have with Wilcox is that they provide so much technical support, that they often make other vendors I like look bad.
The only disagreement I have had with them was trying to convince Ernie that there are two different seat back frames for early C3s depending on whether they were coupe or convertible. I don't think I have him convinced yet, but I haven't sent him my latest pictures yet.
The only disagreement I have had with them was trying to convince Ernie that there are two different seat back frames for early C3s depending on whether they were coupe or convertible. I don't think I have him convinced yet, but I haven't sent him my latest pictures yet.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 942
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From: Louisville KY
Because Willcox doesn't make their own parts, they will shop for the best quality and price from other vendors, and usually are cheaper than ordering from that particular vendor yourself (go figure).
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,593
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From: Southern Indiana
Well, maybe but I have bought several thousand dollars worth of stuff from "Full throttle Corvette" lately and its almost at the door before I get the old part off.
www.riksvet.com is good also.
www.riksvet.com is good also.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 208
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From: Wichita Kansas
My vendors of choice are Willcox & Zip. Products as described, received items in a reasonable time and notified when an items were on back order and would take longer. So yes you can feel confident with these vendors.