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Factory classic car body tolerances can vary considerably from car to car:   Our fiberglass body components are patterned after factory original body panels and precision manufactured using modern manufacturing techniques and superior quality American made materials.  However, they may require more fitting and adjusting on your car than another car of the same year and model and here's why.  In the 60's and 70's, cars were manufactured with the assembly-line speed in mind without modern quality control procedures and techniques. Factory original classic car body tolerances were 3/16" or greater due to manufacturing and assembly technique variations, mold and jig construction methods, materials and components manufactured by multiple suppliers, and components available on the day your car was manufactured.  As a result, the body tolerances of classic cars can vary considerably from car to car, even among cars built on the same assembly line on the same day.  

Check body panel fitment BEFORE modifying, priming, painting, and installation:  Due to factory body tolerance variation found in classic cars, your body panels may require curing in the sun, fitting, modifying, cutting and trimming, shimming, sanding, leveling, and adding material where needed.  If adding material is necessary, we highly recommend using USC Duraglas 24035 fiberglass filled filler and 3M Automix 8115 panel bonding adhesive.  When installing hoods, you may need to adjust your hood hinges and adjust your fenders to be level.  In some cases, your hood hinge pivots may be worn out (one or both sides of your hood may not be level).  The solution is to drill out the factory rivets in your hood hinges, install new hardware, and readjust your hood.  You may also need to adjust your rubber hood bumper height too.

Installation Recommendations: Purchase a technical service manual for your car as it has important information needed for disassembly / reassembly. If you are not mechanical with the necessary tools and professional experience, DO NOT attempt installation. Seek out an experienced classic car restoration specialty shop who knows and works on cars built during the 60's and 70's. These types of shops are passionate hobbyists/enthusiasts who know the nuances common with classic cars. They know and understand classic cars are labors of love requiring special knowledge, skills, patience, and attention to detail.  Here are some excellent articles from Hemmings that will help you with your awesome AMC or Rambler project:  How to pick the right shop,  Smart ways to pick a restoration shop, and 66 Restoration Tips.

Shipping Notice: Large body components (fenders, hoods, quarter panels, some spoilers, bumpers, and packages) are shipped truck freight only. They will require custom, built to order heavy-duty boxing with special foam protected inserts and insurance. A delivery signature will be required and once shipped, the shipping address cannot be changed. In the unfortunate event, your body panels and/or component(s) arrive damaged, all claims for damages MUST be made upon delivery or within 7 days.

• Service Response Notice: Service response times for sales, customer service, shipment tracking, and tech support will take significantly longer. If you get our voice mail or are sending an email, please leave us a detailed message.  Email and phone responses are taking longer...we will respond as soon as we can.  Orders received after normal business hours, on holidays, or on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday will be processed as soon as possible.  Please allow additional time for your order to be fulfilled and shipped. Orders may contain backordered products that will ship separately as soon as they become available. 
• Retail Store Walk-In Notice: We are open for business. Phone & online orders ONLY, NO retail walk-in’s due to Covid-19 and new construction.  Will call order pick-up is available at our warehouse on a very limited basis and by appointment only (masks required).  
• Shipping Notice: We may use UPS for domestic shipments, over USPS, even if you request USPS. Both USPS and UPS are running days behind with the USPS taking substantially longer. USPS first class mail may take 4-8 weeks.  USPS Priority mail may take several days longer than the 2-3 days listed by the post office.  Shipping carriers may not update shipment tracking until delivery. When you receive a tracking number, your package has left our facility. Once shipped, we have no more information available than what is listed on USPS, UPS, or DHL tracking websites.
• Extended Delays For Product Manufacturing and Availability: Since March 2020, there have been historic demand levels for classic car parts. Raw material availability is scarce. Some suppliers have limited hours with minimal staff. As a result, certain products will require extended lead times.  The following lead times are subject to raw material availability and subject to change without notice:  Fiberglass:  3-5 weeks.  Interior seat covers, interior panels, door panels:  23 weeks.  Seat foam:  8 weeks.  Most Edelbrock components:  6-9 months.  EFI Command Center:  4 weeks.  Control Freak IFS:  2-3 months.  Fuel pump rebuild services:  4-6 weeks.  Steering wheel restoration services:  3-6 months.  Wiring harnesses:  3-4 months.  Custom exhaust systems:  4-8 weeks.  Custom radios:  3-4 weeks.  Other products not listed may have extended lead times as well.  

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. NEITHER WE, NOR ANY OF OUR OFFICERS, MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, OR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; NOR DO WE MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE OR AS TO THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENCY OF ANY INFORMATION CONTENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, AMERICAN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS CONTENT AND USER GENERATED CONTENT) SERVICE, OR PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY OR THROUGH THE SERVICE; THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO VERBAL ADVICE OR WRITTEN OR ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED INFORMATION GIVEN BY US, OR ANY OF OUR OFFICERS, MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR ASSOCIATES, SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WE OR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN PROVIDING INFORMATION OR SERVICES ON OR THROUGH US OR THE SERVICE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RELIANCE BY YOU ON ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE OR THAT RESULT FROM MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELETION OF FILES OR E-MAIL, ERRORS, DEFECTS, VIRUSES, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, OR ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, WHETHER OR NOT RESULTING FROM ACTS OF GOD, COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, LACK OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY, THEFT, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OUR RECORDS, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES. YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL APPLY TO ALL DATA RECEIVED AND/OR MAINTAINED BY US AS WELL AS ANY CONTENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, AMERICAN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS CONTENT AND USER GENERATED CONTENT) AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE.

Time Sensitive Purchases:  If you are under a deadline or need your order ASAP (gift, birthdays, Christmas, etc.), please call us at 321-354-6875 (office) or email us.  Where possible, we'll try to expedite your order but we cannot guarantee delivery of your order by a specific date.

Warranty Disclaimer: Purchaser understands and recognizes that racing parts equipment and services provided by, manufactured and/or sold by American Performance Products are subject to varied conditions due to the manner in which they are installed and used.  Purchaser further recognizes and agrees that suitability of any part sold or manufactured by American Performance Products for a particular application is the purchasers decision and that the purchaser is not relying on the skill or judgment of American Performance Products regarding suitability of any product or service.  American Performance Products makes no warranties whatsoever, expressed or implied, oral or written to purchasers. There is no warranty of merchantability made to purchasers with regard to off road, racing and racing equipment.

Product Merchandising Information May Vary: Due to our extensive product offerings and a variety of other unpredictable factors, product merchandising information on our web site is subject to change, including but not limited to: product specifications, product photography, product logos, product illustrations, product colors, product finishes, product merchandising descriptions, product bundle / kit contents (with or without specific components, hardware, instructions, etc.), product pricing, product shipping weights/dimensions/weights, product availability, and product manufacturer limited warranty. As a result, our web site may not be 100% accurate or consistent with current product merchandising attributes at the time of purchase. Some components featured on our web site use product merchandising photographs and/or illustrations from our suppliers. We offer the same or similar components from multiple suppliers. Often, they are the ONLY sources available for your specific application. As a result, the product you receive may look substantially different than pictured / illustrated on our web site. Some components are subject to manufacturing variations and may have some minor cosmetic imperfections. However, they will function correctly for your specific application.  Please note that due to a variety of monitor and printer settings along with differences in types of indoor lighting, colors as seen on your monitor and/or printer, may vary from the actual colors.

Factory classic car body tolerances can vary considerably from car to car:   Our fiberglass body components are patterned after factory original body panels and precision manufactured using modern manufacturing techniques and superior quality American made materials.  However, they may require more fitting and adjusting on your car than another car of the same year and model and here's why.  In the 60's and 70's, cars were manufactured with the assembly-line speed in mind without modern quality control procedures and techniques. Factory original classic car body tolerances were 3/16" or greater due to manufacturing and assembly technique variations, mold and jig construction methods, materials and components manufactured by multiple suppliers, and components available on the day your car was manufactured.  As a result, the body tolerances of classic cars can vary considerably from car to car, even among cars built on the same assembly line on the same day.  

Check body panel fitment BEFORE modifying, priming, painting, and installation:  Due to factory body tolerance variation found in classic cars, your body panels may require curing in the sun, fitting, modifying, cutting and trimming, shimming, sanding, leveling, and adding material where needed.  If adding material is necessary, we highly recommend using USC Duraglas 24035 fiberglass filled filler and 3M Automix 8115 panel bonding adhesive.  When installing hoods, you may need to adjust your hood hinges and adjust your fenders to be level.  In some cases, your hood hinge pivots may be worn out (one or both sides of your hood may not be level).  The solution is to drill out the factory rivets in your hood hinges, install new hardware, and readjust your hood.  You may also need to adjust your rubber hood bumper height too.

Installation Recommendations: Installation of aftermarket components for replacement, restoration, high performance, restomod, or racing use may require additional fitting and modifications. These modifications are the responsibility of the purchaser.  Purchase a technical service manual for your car as it has important information needed for disassembly / reassembly.

Respectfully, having tools, being an engineer, or being "somewhat mechanical" does NOT make you a professional automotive mechanic with the necessary skills and experience.  If you are not mechanical with the necessary tools and professional experience, DO NOT attempt installation.

We recommend seeking out an experienced classic car restoration specialty shop who knows and works on cars built during the 60's and 70's. These types of shops are passionate hobbyists/enthusiasts who know the nuances common with classic cars. They know and understand classic cars are labors of love requiring special knowledge, skills, patience, and attention to detail.  Here are some excellent articles from Hemmings that will help you with your awesome AMC or Rambler project:  How to pick the right shop,  Smart ways to pick a restoration shop, and 66 Restoration Tips.

Shipping Notice: Large body components (fenders, hoods, quarter panels, some spoilers, bumpers, and packages) are shipped truck freight only. They will require custom, built to order heavy-duty boxing with special foam protected inserts and insurance. Currently, our web site does not support truck freight shipping estimates or charges...only UPS ground.  As a result, we will ask for additional shipping for truck freight from you prior to delivery.  There is an additional $50 residential delivery fee (federally mandated) unless we ship to a body shop or verified business with  sign / storefront.  A delivery signature will be required and once shipped, the shipping address cannot be changed. In the unfortunate event, your body panels and/or component(s) arrive damaged, all claims for damages MUST be made upon delivery or within 7 days.

All parts, other than specific American Performance Products branded products, are covered by the third party manufacturer's warranties and/or guarantees. To obtain warranty information on third-party manufacturer's products found on our website or in one of our catalogs, please email us for details.

For specific American Performance Products branded items, each product carries a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (valid to the original purchaser with products manufactured after 1/1/2019). Repair or replacement is at our discretion and you are responsible for shipping to/from us.   

American Performance Products offers only the limited warranty supplied and administered by the particular manufacturer involved. Where available, each product on our web site will list the available warranty under the specifications section.  Some obsolete parts are not warranted at all. The only guarantee with these particular obsolete parts is that you are satisfied with the part at the time of installation, or your money will be refunded. These obsolete parts have been kept to supply the need for antique vehicles only and the availability of such items is almost non-existent and replacement cannot be guaranteed. The limited warranty extended by the manufacturer does not cover losses due to shipping damage, improper handling or installation, abuse or accidents.

Liability:   Neither American Performance Products or its suppliers, manufacturers or agents shall be liable in any way for any damage, loss, injury or other claims, resulting from the use or misuse, or inability to use any of our products. The buyer or user assumes liability of any kind connected with the use or application of our products. The foregoing is made in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied. American Performance Products sole responsibility shall be to replace whatever parts prove defective at their option.

Warranty Disclaimer:   Purchaser understands and recognizes that racing parts equipment and services provided by, manufactured and/or sold by American Performance Products are subject to varied conditions due to the manner in which they are installed and used.  Purchaser further recognizes and agrees that suitability of any part sold or manufactured by American Performance Products for a particular application is the purchasers decision and that the purchaser is not relying on the skill or judgment of American Performance Products regarding suitability of any product or service.  American Performance Products makes no warranties whatsoever, expressed or implied, oral or written to purchasers. There is no warranty of merchantability made to purchasers with regard to off road, racing and racing equipment.

New Merchandise (Returns, refunds, & exchanges within 14 days of purchase):  All returns/Exchanges must be made within fourteen (14) days of purchase date from American Performance Products.  It is your responsibility to ensure you are ordering the correct product(s) for your application.  Product returns & exchanges must be called in for authorization prior to return and shipped freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice.  Shipments without proper paperwork will be refused.  No returns will be accepted without a prior return authorization. No collect or C.O.D. returns will be accepted.  Returns are subject to a restocking charge up to 25%, with a $15.00 minimum.  Freight charges are non-refundable.  

The following products and components are not returnable:  Control Freak Suspension components, Wilwood brake kit & components, U.S. Radiators, American Racing Headers and exhaust systems, custom shifter kits, custom gauge cluster conversions, electric cooling fan kits, serpentine drive kits, wheels, billet steel flywheels & flexplates, carpeting, seat covers & seat foam, door panels, armrests, special, built to order, custom manufactured, electrical wiring harnesses, relays, & switches, electronic fuel injection systems, products sold or designed for racing, installed components, components which have been remanufactured or restored, components which have been bent, cracked, cut, scratched, painted, glued, or that is not in like new condition in original packaging. 

Used Merchandise (Exchange only within 14 days of purchase):  Because of the high cost of labor in locating, removing, cleaning and preparing parts for shipment, no refunds will be given on used parts. Used parts are sold on an "as is" basis only without warranty of any kind. We will exchange any used part with an identical or comparable used part, if available. Please verify parts are correct for your application before ordering as wrong parts ordered will incur additional shipping costs.

If you are under a deadline or need your order ASAP (gift, birthdays, Christmas, your car is getting ready for paint or it's in a shop on a lift, etc.), please call us at 321-354-6875 (office) or email us.  Where possible, we'll try to expedite your order but we cannot guarantee delivery of your order by a specific date.

Warranty Disclaimer: Purchaser understands and recognizes that racing parts equipment and services provided by, manufactured and/or sold by American Performance Products are subject to varied conditions due to the manner in which they are installed and used.  Purchaser further recognizes and agrees that suitability of any part sold or manufactured by American Performance Products for a particular application is the purchasers decision and that the purchaser is not relying on the skill or judgment of American Performance Products regarding suitability of any product or service.  American Performance Products makes no warranties whatsoever, expressed or implied, oral or written to purchasers. There is no warranty of merchantability made to purchasers with regard to off road, racing and racing equipment.

If your order has not already shipped, we can made additions or deletions to your order.  Please call 321-354-6875 or email us and let us know what changes you would like to make.  

Your order could have one or more of the following conditions:

1. One or more of your components is backordered.  In this case, the rest of your order will ship separately as soon as those components become available to ship.
2. One or more of your components is custom manufactured to order.  These components will require additional time for manufacturing plus shipping.
3. One or more of your components may be shipping directly from one of our suppliers.  These components will ship in separate boxes to you.  

Retail Customers:

If you are a retail customer and live in or if your order is shipped within the state of Florida, we are required to collect state sales.  Until and unless required by law, we will NOT charge sales tax or use tax in other states.  

Automotive Businesses:

If you are an automotive business in Florida (authorized automotive repair shop, installation center, or dealer), then you are exempt from sales tax.  This requires  a copy of your business license and sales tax exemption certificate to be received via email or fax first.

Yes, all orders outside of the continental U.S.A. require the receiver to pay duties and taxes to the shipping company prior to delivery.  Duties and taxes are controlled by customs so the rate that you will need to pay depends on your location and the size of your order.  

Yes, we accept phone orders during normal business hours:  Monday through Thursday from 10AM - 5:30PM.  To expedite your order process, please call 321-354-6875 and have your part numbers or list of components that you would like to order.  

Online Orders:

All online orders will receive an order confirmation (receipt after your order is processed).  If you did not receive your order confirmation, please check your spam / trash folder and double check that your email address used was entered correctly.

Phone Orders:

After phone orders are processed and if you provided an email address, you will receive an order confirmation.  If you did not receive your order confirmation, please check your spam / trash folder and double check that your email address used was entered correctly.

There are a few reasons why our website may not ship to your state:

1.  If you listed both a street mailing address and a PO Box on the same shipping address.

2.  If you address was entered incorrectly or missing key information.

3.  If the products you entered exceeded allowable size and weight limits for UPS or DHL.  This is most common with hoods, spoilers and front fenders (those items generally need to be shipped via truck freight which is not supported for shipping calculations at this time).  However, we can manually process your order over the phone in this case by calling 321-354-6875.

Product Merchandising Information May Vary: Due to our extensive product offerings and a variety of other unpredictable factors, product merchandising information on our web site is subject to change, including but not limited to: product specifications, product photography, product logos, product illustrations, product colors, product finishes, product merchandising descriptions, product bundle / kit contents (with or without specific components, hardware, instructions, etc.), product pricing, product shipping weights/dimensions/weights, product availability, and product manufacturer limited warranty. As a result, our web site may not be 100% accurate or consistent with current product merchandising attributes at the time of purchase. Some components featured on our web site use product merchandising photographs and/or illustrations from our suppliers. We offer the same or similar components from multiple suppliers. Often, they are the ONLY sources available for your specific application. As a result, the product you receive may look substantially different than pictured / illustrated on our web site. Some components are subject to manufacturing variations and may have some minor cosmetic imperfections. However, they will function correctly for your specific application.  Please note that due to a variety of monitor and printer settings along with differences in types of indoor lighting, colors as seen on your monitor and/or printer, may vary from the actual colors.

You can cancel your order within 14 days.  Cancellations may incur a restocking fee up to 25% with a $15 minimum.  If your order has already shipped, to and from shipping charges are not refundable.  Custom manufactured to order and special order components are not returnable.  They include but are not limited to:

Fiberglass, fuel lines, brake lines, transmission lines, Control Freak suspension components, sway bars, Wilwood brake kit & components, U.S. Radiators, American Racing Headers and exhaust systems, custom shifter kits, custom gauge cluster conversions, electric cooling fan kits, serpentine drive kits, wheels, billet steel flywheels & flexplates, carpeting, seat covers & seat foam, door panels, armrests, special, built to order, custom manufactured, electrical wiring harnesses, relays, & switches, electronic fuel injection systems, products sold or designed for racing, installed components, components which have been remanufactured or restored, components which have been bent, cracked, cut, scratched, painted, glued, or that is not in like new condition in original packaging. 

To cancel your order, please send an email to orders@amclives.com and reference your original invoice or order number.  If you don't have that information, please provide the name under which your order was placed.   We will respond to you with what we can do and the necessary steps.  

Dealer status is available to all automotive repair shops, body shops, installation centers, and mail order specialty companies.  To apply, please email us a copy of the following to dealers@amclives.com

1. Business license
2. State sales tax certificate
3. Signed dealer terms and conditions of sales.

Once we receive this information, set you up as an authorized dealer.  There is no minimum order, no buy-in, or yearly requirement.  Your discount will vary depending on the available margins available.  For all products we manufacture, our retail price is the MAP (minimum advertised price).  This ensures everyone will make a fair profit for the long term.  

We offer professional rebuilding, restoration, & refinishing of your original factory AMC / Eagle / Rambler components.  Often, this is the ONLY option as new versions may not be available or reproduced. 

Original Core Note:  Most services require your original core and are done on exchange only.  We might be able to locate a good used core if you don't have one available or if yours is not salvageable, for an additional charge are current market pricing.  

Service Turnaround:  Service turnaround times will vary and are subject to seasonal variation, existing commitments, component availability, and a variety of other factors.  Currently, there are extended lead times due to limited raw material availability and the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Shipping Instructions:  We will provide you with detailed instructions on shipping your core(s).  You are responsible for original and return shipping charges (which are not refundable).  Please clean your original cores of grease, dirt, and oil.  Wrap them completely in bubble wrap and ship them in heavy-duty boxes (200 lb. test minimum) and insure them for full replacement value.  Most UPS stores or your local packing/mail service stores can handle this for you.  

Warranty:  Each service is backed by a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials & workmanship. Call or email us for details (see our contact page)  

• Brake boosters - Restoration & rebuild
• Brake calipers - Restoration & rebuild with T-304 stainless sleeves & T-304 stainless pistons
• Brake master cylinders - Restoration & rebuild with T-304 stainless sleeves
• Brake shoes - Relining with semi-metallic or ceramic shoes
• Chrome bumpers - Restoration & repair (limited lifetime warranty against peeling, cracking or dulling).  
• Dash pads & crash pads, consoles, & molded door panels - Restoration & repair to better than new
• Evaporator Core - Restoration & rebuild for non-available evaporator cores
• Fuel pumps - Restoration & rebuild for modern fuels
• Fuel tank sending units - Restoration for non-available sending units
• Fuel tanks - Restoration for non-available gas tanks
• Gauges & gauge clusters - Restoration & upgrades
• Grille - Restoration
• Heater core - Restoration & rebuild for non-available heater cores
• Plastic re-chroming - Restoration
• Plastic interior components - Restoration
• Power steering pumps - Restoration & rebuild
• Power steering & manual gearboxes - Restoration & rebuild
• Quick ratio power steering Saginaw gearbox - Restoration & rebuild with conversion
• Radiators - Restoration with high efficiency / high flow conversion options
• Radios - Restoration & upgrades available with hands-free Bluetooth, USB/SD media card, satellite radio, HD radio, AUX input options
• Seat belts - Restoration
• Steering wheels - Restoration
• Steering columns - Restoration & rebuild
• Stainless steel trim - Restoration
• Trunnions - Rebuild
• Water pumps - Restoration, rebuild & high flow conversions for non-available water pumps
• Wiper motors (electric & vacuum) - Restoration & rebuild

New Merchandise (Returns, refunds, & exchanges within 14 days of purchase):  All returns/Exchanges must be made within fourteen (14) days of purchase date from American Performance Products.  It is your responsibility to ensure you are ordering the correct product(s) for your application.  Product returns & exchanges must be called in for authorization prior to return and shipped freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice.  Shipments without proper paperwork will be refused.  No returns will be accepted without a prior return authorization. No collect or C.O.D. returns will be accepted.  Returns are subject to a restocking charge up to 25%, with a $15.00 minimum.  Freight charges are non-refundable.  

The following products and components are not returnable:  Control Freak Suspension components, Wilwood brake kit & components, U.S. Radiators, American Racing Headers and exhaust systems, custom shifter kits, custom gauge cluster conversions, electric cooling fan kits, serpentine drive kits, wheels, billet steel flywheels & flexplates, carpeting, seat covers & seat foam, door panels, armrests, special, built to order, custom manufactured, electrical wiring harnesses, relays, & switches, electronic fuel injection systems, products sold or designed for racing, installed components, components which have been remanufactured or restored, components which have been bent, cracked, cut, scratched, painted, glued, or that is not in like new condition in original packaging. 

Used Merchandise (Exchange only within 14 days of purchase):  Because of the high cost of labor in locating, removing, cleaning and preparing parts for shipment, no refunds will be given on used parts. Used parts are sold on an "as is" basis only without warranty of any kind. We will exchange any used part with an identical or comparable used part, if available. Please verify parts are correct for your application before ordering as wrong parts ordered will incur additional shipping costs.

Shipping Rates & Charges:  The shipping rate for each product is calculated using dimensional weight (the dimension and weight of the box).  Our shipping costs do include a small, reasonable fee to cover the costs of tape, custom boxes, packaging inserts / protective foam, insurance, and labor. Per the requirements of our shipping / freight providers, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound. 

Each Order Is Custom Boxed To Order:  This means we build custom boxes, apply custom packing materials and/or inserts for protection, and wherever possible, ship in the fewest number of boxes to minimize your shipping charges. 

Estimated Shipping & Delivery Dates:  When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose.

Drop Shipped Products:  Many products are custom, built to order, and not stocked at our warehouse. Those products may take extra time (up to but not limited to several weeks) for building, processing, & shipping.  How long a drop shipped order may take to process and ship depends on raw material availability, component availability, machining/finishing times, assembly, quality control, packaging, and shipping.  Some suppliers are small shops who are great at manufacturing custom products but do not have the systems or computer processes necessary to provide tracking numbers.  In those instances, shipment tracking numbers may not be available timely or at all.  

Shipping Methods: 

• USPS - Small packages, heavy but small packages (up to 50 lbs.), APO / AE, & International
• USPS Express or UPS 2-Day Air Only - Hawaii & Puerto Rico (additional shipping is required)
• Truck Freight -  Fiberglass headliners, hoods, fenders, bumpers, IFS systems, bundled large orders

International Shipping:  We can ship to virtually any address in the world.  Most packages will USPS International unless UPS International is absolutely necessary. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.  In this case, we will notify you.  Duties and taxes (required and assessed by customs) are NOT included in our estimates or charged on our orders. 

Damaged Merchandise: In the event that your product arrives damaged from the freight company, you immediately write down any and all "EXCEPTIONS" on the Delivery Receipt. Please do this prior to the carrier leaving. Our freight is insured and you have every right to file a freight claim with the carrier if they did not handle your products properly. If you see visible damage to the cartons or the product, you can choose to

(1) keep the product and file a claim (ask for a claim form from the driver)

(2) refuse the product and have it sent back to us.

It is best to document any problems with a digital camera if possible. VERY IMPORTANT!! Please try to inspect each piece of equipment thoroughly for damage prior to signing the delivery receipt. Once you are completely satisfied there is no damage, then sign the delivery receipt which releases the delivery company and American Performance Products from all damage claims.

If the delivery driver does not allow you to inspect each piece, please note on the delivery receipt the following statement. POSSIBLE CONCEALED DAMAGE. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO EXAMINE EACH BOX FOR INSPECTION and then sign where required. If these terms are not followed we cannot be liable for any replacements or refunds.

Our packaging and shipping experience reduces the chances of damage. However, in the event of damage, please save all original packaging and notify us and the shipping company immediately. Damages to items shipped must be noted on the delivery receipt and reported to us immediately. Concealed damage must be reported to us and the shipper within 7 days of arrival.

Pictures are required in the event of hidden damage. If there are partial damages or shortages, accept the good items and list damages/shortages on the delivery receipt. If the product is refused and damage is noted on the delivery receipt; we will send a replacement to correct the problem, or issue a pickup to replace the product at our discretion.

Missing, Lost, or Stolen Merchandise: If your package was left at your business or residence (without a signature), we cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or missing merchandise.  If your merchandise arrived, please check the contents of the shipment as soon as possible. Make sure that everything you ordered and paid for has been sent to you. Check each item against the invoice that is sent with each shipment. If you find an article missing, check the invoice to be sure that it is not back-ordered or shipped directly from the manufacturer.  Back ordered or drop shipped items should be noted on your invoice. If you determine item(s) are missing, report the exception to us within 7 days by email and include a copy of your invoice number.

Wrong Articles: If you accidentally received the wrong component, you can return it to us within 14 days from date of shipment. Call American Performance for a return authorization RGA at 1-321-354-6875. Carefully repackage the item, write the RGA number on the outside of the box on top and two sides with a marker, and return it to us insured via USPS, UPS, or freight. Please make sure the article is insured for full replacement value. Enclose your invoice and a note of explanation for the return. stating if the item is to be exchanged or if a refund is to be issued. We cannot refund shipping charges to/from you.  

Every order is custom with many variables (different weights, product sizes, and point of origin shipping locations, etc.).  As a result, we can't tell you exactly how much your order will cost to ship until we package it, weigh it, and calculate shipping charges.  

Our shipping costs includes the cost of the box, necessary packing materials, and full insurance.  Shipping costs will vary from one shipping provider to another.  Rates are subject to current market pricing set by our shipping providers.  

If the email you provided was accurately entered, then your order has not shipped yet.  In this case, your order may include products that are backordered, custom manufactured to order, or will ship directly from our suppliers.  Unless you specify otherwise, we "may" ship a partial order to you.  

ALL of our fiberglass hoods and fenders MUST be shipped by truck freight only.  They are custom packaged in extremely large boxes which cannot be shipped using UPS Ground due to size restrictions from UPS.  

If you are ordering a hood and or a fender, then we will custom quote your shipping separately.  Then, we can send you a secure invoice via email which can be authorized by PayPal or any major credit card.  Or, we can process the required shipping charge over the phone.  

Our truck freight carriers will contact you prior to delivery with a delivery window.  A delivery signature will be required so someone will need to be there to accept delivery.  

Truck freight shipping to a residence requires an additional $50 delivery fee.  If your delivery is to a body shop or a verifiable business with a storefront sign, then the additional $50 delivery fee will be waived.  

Hood and/or fender boxes will require a full size pick-up (without a truck cap installed) for moving from your residence to a paint/body shop.  

Not at this time.  While we do have an extensive inventory of used components, we are not setup like a salvage yard.  Most of the used components are from our private collection and are potentially used to produce new components in the marketplace.  

All parts, other than specific American Performance Products branded products, are covered by the third party manufacturer's warranties and/or guarantees. To obtain warranty information on third-party manufacturer's products found on our website or in one of our catalogs, please email us for details.

For specific American Performance Products branded items, each product carries a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (valid to the original purchaser with products manufactured after 1/1/2019). Repair or replacement is at our discretion and you are responsible for shipping to/from us.   

American Performance Products offers only the limited warranty supplied and administered by the particular manufacturer involved. Where available, each product on our web site will list the available warranty under the specifications section.  Some obsolete parts are not warranted at all. The only guarantee with these particular obsolete parts is that you are satisfied with the part at the time of installation, or your money will be refunded. These obsolete parts have been kept to supply the need for antique vehicles only and the availability of such items is almost non-existent and replacement cannot be guaranteed. The limited warranty extended by the manufacturer does not cover losses due to shipping damage, improper handling or installation, abuse or accidents.

Liability:   Neither American Performance Products or its suppliers, manufacturers or agents shall be liable in any way for any damage, loss, injury or other claims, resulting from the use or misuse, or inability to use any of our products. The buyer or user assumes liability of any kind connected with the use or application of our products. The foregoing is made in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied. American Performance Products sole responsibility shall be to replace whatever parts prove defective at their option.

Warranty Disclaimer:   Purchaser understands and recognizes that racing parts equipment and services provided by, manufactured and/or sold by American Performance Products are subject to varied conditions due to the manner in which they are installed and used.  Purchaser further recognizes and agrees that suitability of any part sold or manufactured by American Performance Products for a particular application is the purchasers decision and that the purchaser is not relying on the skill or judgment of American Performance Products regarding suitability of any product or service.  American Performance Products makes no warranties whatsoever, expressed or implied, oral or written to purchasers. There is no warranty of merchantability made to purchasers with regard to off road, racing and racing equipment.

In most cases, yes, it is covered under warranty provided it was properly installed, not run without necessary lubrication or fluids, and physically damaged by dropping or from an accident, or modified.  

We "may" be able to exchange your remanufactured product provided you pay for the shipping to and from us in advance.  If cores are no longer available, we'll need to receive your core in advance first or we'll need to charge you a core charge (refundable after we receive your rebuildable core back at your expense).