Expect ~2 months to get from Ultima to your home (if USA).
My experience:
1/17: Paid Ultima in full. Going to shippers ASAP.
2/2: Shippers still working on it.
2/26: Loaded onto ship. Notice it takes over a month to box up.
3/1: Ship leaves UK. Due in Montreal 3/12.
3/20: Ship arrives. Notice it was delayed over a week.
3/22: Picked up crates and bring home.
Ultima will deliver your crate to the nearest port. You may need to get it through customs and then out of the train yard to a building (drayage). Fortunately a few builders had done this before me and recommended these great resources. I highly recommend them both!
- Customs: Brian DeWolfe of US Consolidated Custom Brokers - 305-910-4753
- Drayage: Joe Hora of ITL Chicago - 708-825-6299
Once the drayage company has the crate, you need to arrange to get it home on a flat bed. My crate was 13'9' x 6'10" x 6'10" and 3,131 lbs. (37 pieces). Ideally the flat bed will not have side rails.
When you receive your car, ask Ultima for a Packing List. It's not included in the shipment, but they can email it to you.
IMPORTANT! Remove the top panel and supports first otherwise it can fall on the car!
Front Clam Removal: Use an Allen wrench to remove the 2 screws. Also disconnect the 2 shocks. The latches will be closed so you'll need to reach under and pull the release. Clam then comes off.
Rear Clam Removal: Remove the nuts and leave bolts attached to the fiberglass. Do not remove the rose joints from frame, otherwise you will lose your rear pre-fit settings! Also disconnect the 2 shocks. The latches will be closed so you'll need to reach under and pull the release. Clam then comes off.
Center Tub: Drill out the few rivets. There are also hidden bolts/nuts under the gas cap areas. Careful when removing the body as some areas have flexible fiberglass. You'll need at least 2 people, but 3-4 is much better. It also comes off a little awkward, not straight up.
I am building in a 2 car garage. To maximize space, I built a 4' deep shelf that is as wide as the garage. The top is 6' deep. I loaded all 3 body parts on the top, and then all of the boxes on the lower 3 shelves (boxes I don't need soon in the back). See photos.