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Florida
1 review
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I ordered a dash pad and it did not fit and it had a defect in it, they would not send me a return ticket so i told them i am shipping it back and expect a refund a refund on my part and shipping, Tiffany told me they would refund my money on part and shipping. I waited to hear from them and when I did not hear from them I emailed them and Tiffany said I looked at the threads and do not see were anyone said they would pay for return shipping and I told her she said I would get a refund on shipping, have heard nothing back from them at all, no return on part or shipping, do not do business with this company at all. Just so everyone knows that what I said is true I am signing this with my name.
Dale Wolfkill

Date of experience: January 15, 2021
Virginia
1 review
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Ordered item # DPC858 pump to carb fuel line for new style Holley carb with 3/8 inlets and 8 5/8 spread between inlets as advertised on page 117 of there latest catalog. They sent item # FPC69ZZ which is for 5/16 lines with a 9 3/8 spread. When I called about the mix up I was told I received what was ordered. I was given a RMA number to return at my expense. Just another example of companies selling parts they know nothing about.

Date of experience: April 15, 2023
Wisconsin
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Repro bumpers
August 26, 2020

Cheap Taiwan parts sold as top quality restoration parts. Wavy dented and grinder marks. Customer service claims only for daily driver use unlike catalog description.

Date of experience: August 26, 2020
Joseph S. Ss396 Rep
over a year old

Hello Jim,

We stand behind our statement that these are the highest quality reproduction bumpers available on the market. That being said, they are just that, reproduction bumpers. Reproduction bumpers may not be what you are looking for and we understand that. We are sorry that you were not satisfied with the bumpers you received and encourage you to take advantage of our easy return policy and return the bumpers for a full refund. Please visit www.ss396.com/returns to initiate the return process. If what you are looking for is show/concourse-quality, we always recommend shopping NOS or having your originals re-chromed. Be forewarned though, this can be an expensive endeavor, costing up to 10x the amount of our reproduction bumpers, but if you are looking for the best quality, this is your best course of action.

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Ground Up, Inc.

Connecticut
1 review
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64 Nova
July 20, 2021

I'm rewiring a1964 Chevy 2 and my better half picked me up a wiring diagram book. Very awesome... I leave it in the trunk at car shows it looks totally vintage...

Date of experience: July 19, 2021
Missouri
1 review
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Flow master exhaust
January 31, 2023

Box arrived within reasonable amount of time. I haven't opened box yet due to knee surgery. Assuming all parts are inside I'm completely satisfied with the purchase.

Date of experience: January 31, 2023
Tennessee
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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My order #783609A
June 28, 2020

I received my order on June 22 I received all my parts but one the PLS Lug Wrench Sleeve OE Style was back ordered I hope to receive this item soon! I am very pleased with my ordering experience with Ss396 they always are prompt with their orders! Keep up The awesome work!

Date of experience: June 28, 2020
Joseph S. Ss396 Rep
over a year old

Jeff,

Thank you for shopping with Ground Up SS396.com, we're glad we were able to get almost everything you ordered shipped and delivered with-in 6-days of placing your order. We are continually working with numerous suppliers and manufacturers to source the Lug Wrench Sleeve that's missing from your order. As soon as we do get it back in stock we will get it shipped out to you asap with the shipping cost on us. We'd like to thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

Thanks,
Ground Up, Inc.

New Mexico
3 reviews
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Best of the Best
August 29, 2021

Best company to do business with. I can always count on them to deliver. I have built both a 1967 and a 1965 Chevelle with parts from SS396!
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Kurt Keller
Chalmers, Indiana

Our 1965 Evening Orchid Malibu SS L79 4 speed. In the background our 1967 Chevelle 2dr 300 Deluxe with her original 283 engine
Date of experience: August 29, 2021
Oregon
1 review
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Damaged product
January 22, 2023

I am still waiting to hear back on my trunk that was damaged in shipping. My claim has been filed a d have not heard back yet on what will be taking place.

Date of experience: January 22, 2023
Virginia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Finally
June 11, 2022

I had a front bumper and header panel molding on order for 6 months with another company, gave up on them and ordered from Ground Up and had my bumper and molding 3 days later, quick delivery and priced right with parts in stock I know where I'll order from next time.

Date of experience: June 11, 2022
Iowa
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Bad
November 18, 2021

Ordered fenders, gave all info. Waited on shipping charge. Once recieved i emailed them said i was ok with it. They email back said to call with card info. I told them i already gave it on my order along with phone and shipping address. The said they didn't have even though i was looking at my account page. My bank account showed payment pending. Said they wouldnt ship if i didnt call and give my
Credit info so i canceled order. My bank account still says payment pending 3 days later. My self will not do business with this company. Buyer beware.

Date of experience: November 18, 2021
Tennessee
1 review
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Parts won't fit
July 1, 2024

Quarter window weather strip has the wrong shape it will not fit a 68
Looks to be for a 70-72
They refused to replace it
I won't be purchasing anything more from this company.

Date of experience: July 1, 2024
Utah
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Wrong Part but My Problem
May 6, 2022

Purchase Bumper Brackets for a 1969 el Camino online, called back 5 minutes later to add the parking lot lenses and gaskets but still didn't qualify for shipping which was okay but the lady said she would give me a 10% discount to cover it and I said THANKS! Received the parts 7 days later but when I opened the box it was the wrong parts and no parking light lenses or discount. I called the next day and told them they sent the wrong part but the box is labeled with the correct part number. He asked for pictures so I sent them. He received them when we were talking and said he would send them to the warehouse and told me just to wait for someone to call me back. I asked what happened to my parking lenses and he said who did you speak with? I said I didn't ask because I didn't have any reason to assume something would go wrong. Then he said sorry can't do anything for you, order them again. Nobody called me back so I called the next day. On hold for 35 minutes! The man opened up my file and put me on hold for another 10 minutes. Came back and said they would send me a label and when they receive the wrong part would ship the parts I ordered. I said why are you waiting to send me what I paid for? He then said okay we will send the right part today but bill you again and then refund me for the WRONG parts when they receive them. I asked him why I am being penalized for your mistake? I got frustrated and said just cancel the order and send me the label and he said okay "have a nice day!" (AKA. F-U)

Date of experience: May 6, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Again not a Nova it's a Chevelle
August 24, 2021
Updated review

Good afternoon first and foremost i do not own a Nova so I'm not sure if you meant to put NOVA or a mistake on your end and secondly i just received an email that it would take 15 days which is unacceptable so i would like a return and due to you having my part the return should be swift

Date of experience: August 24, 2021
Joseph S. Ss396 Rep
over a year old

Hello Benjamin,

We completely understand your frustration and will get your Chevelle carpet canceled for you as swiftly as possible. You will receive a cancellation confirmation shortly followed by your refund (refunds can take 2-3 business days to process and depends on your financial institution). We wish you the best of luck with your Chevelle, not Nova, restoration and we hope you are able to find somebody with the carpet you need in stock and ready to ship.

Thanks,
Ground Up, Inc.


Chevelle Carpet
August 20, 2021
Previous review

Ordered a carpet for my chevelle and mind you i had a car show pending so i ordered it on time only to receive a carpet for a nova and not even the right color and not only that they inconvenience you by sending you a return label and you have to go drop it off at a UPS location. I had to go out of my way to return their error and had to wait for them to receive the carpet and only then will they ship my order.
WILL NEVER ORDER FROM THEM AGAIN WILL TAKE MY BUSINESS ELSEWHERE…

Date of experience: August 20, 2021
New Hampshire
1 review
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Ordered parts
February 16, 2021

Love the prices and quality of the parts. Had some backorder items that im still waiting on but when I reached out to them they were quick with a response. Will be ordering a lot more very soon

Date of experience: February 14, 2021
New York
1 review
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Free shipping or not
August 18, 2024

If you are going to offer free shipping over $350 dollars then do it. You cannot take my free shipping away after after I nake my purchase.

Date of experience: August 18, 2024
Joseph S. Ss396 Rep
9 months ago

Hi Robert,

We're sorry for the confusion. Some items are not eligible for free shipping due to their size and weight. This information is noted on all product and checkout pages on our site. When your cart includes both eligible and ineligible items, we will only charge shipping for the items that are not eligible for free shipping.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We'd be happy to help clarify this for future orders.

California
1 review
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Carbon fiber spoiler
February 18, 2023

When I opened package the carbon fiber had a crack down the middle of it. Want to return for new one. Waiting on response from one of their team to confirm.

Date of experience: February 18, 2023
Joseph S. Ss396 Rep
over a year old

Hello Jeff,

We're sorry to hear this has happened and will resolve this issue promptly. Due to the damage, we will be sending out a replacement free of charge. The replacement should ship on Monday 2/20/22 and tracking will be supplied via email. Again we apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for shopping with SS396.com!

Thanks.

California
1 review
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Car parts
August 14, 2020

I Received my parts in a timely manner. I was pleased that all the parts came in 1 shipment. The boxed the items came in was well cushioned and none of parts were damaged. Thank you

Date of experience: August 13, 2020
Texas
1 review
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AVOID USING THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST
June 9, 2022

This is by far the worst company I have ever dealt with. From start to finish and I ended up having to cancel the majority of my order. First call to them I spoke with Bob (who I was never able to get ahold of again, never returned my call after numerous messages and emails) who said all the parts were in stock with them or dynacorn. Great, so I placed the order online. After placing the order I had to reach out a week later as I got no update. They then said that more then half was out of stock. I had to call back 3 times until I spoke to a competent employee who verified the parts were indeed in stock with their distributor. I received my first delivery of the parts ss396 / ground up had in their warehouse. This package was completely missing two items on the packing slip. I was then told the remainder of the order would ship in 3-4 weeks from dynacorn direct, even though they were supposed to be in stock? Anyway, i waiting over 4 weeks and had to reach out again. They came back with another 3-4 weeks with no explanation or apology. I have never received worse customer service from a automotive parts company before, especially on a $4500 order.

Date of experience: June 9, 2022
Joseph S. Ss396 Rep
over a year old

Hello Brandon Reitz,

We're sorry you had an unpleasant experience shopping with us and that somebody from our Support Team provided you with inaccurate information about product availability. This said product availability does change rapidly due to limited supply and high demand, while it is unlikely there is always a chance that product was available when you spoke to one of our reps and was sold out when your online order was processed.

We're going to have one of our managers reach out to you as Dan (the rep you spoke with) is no longer with our company. Looking at your order it looks like everything that was in stock at our facility has been fulfilled excluding the products that didn't have availability or extended lead times, which you were refunded for. Our manager will work with you to try and expedite the fulfillment from Dynacorn and get your order completed. Again we apologize for this and the supply chain disruptions our industry is facing, we are trying our best with a limited team and are disheartened we let you down. We hope we are able to get you a speedy resolution and can only hope this is enough to keep you as a customer.

Thanks,
Ground Up Motors

Oklahoma
1 review
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WENT TO PURCHASE PARTS THAT REQUIRED FRIEGHT.GROUND UP REFUSES TO GIVE FREIGHT QUOTES.DEMANDS THAT YOU BUY THE PARTS WITH OUT A FRIEGHT COST THEN CALULATE AND CHARGE YOUR CARD. CALLED AND WAITED NEARLY 40 MIN. TO FIND THE STAFF TO BE HORRIBLY TRAINED AND VERY RUDE. PROMISED A QUOTE AND NEVER FOLLOWED THROUGH. I COULD NOT IN GOOD CONSCIENCE PLACE A ORDER BASED ON THEIR SHADY POLICY.

Date of experience: August 18, 2023
Texas
1 review
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It was easy to order, track and overall use was great. This is the 4th or 5th time I have ordered from this site and each time it has gone really well.

Date of experience: December 21, 2020

Overview

Ss396 has a rating of 3.8 stars from 198 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Ss396 most frequently mention and timely manner. Ss396 ranks 30th among Auto Parts sites.

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