Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[Mjolnir]

After the agonizing 2 year experience with ADV and the 90 day wait of getting my refund I am finally close to getting my Armadillo HT. Below is the timeline of my order to give an idea to those who have recently ordered, or in the same batch or still thinking of ordering. I will say Fabian has been 100% transparent and truthful about any delays to the whole process. Also since the time of my order there have been many improvements in the manufacturing process including access to a much larger powder coating facility which will help them de-bottleneck this constraint.

9/20/24 - Order #413 Placed (Black Slantback) - week 0
11/18/24 - Cutting and Bending (must have just missed the previous batch) - 8.5 wks after order
1/13/25 - Welding and Blending - 16.5 wks after order
3/20/25 - Powder Coating (currently taking 4 to 6 wks) - 25.5 wks after order
4/17 to 5/1 (est) - Assembly and QC - 29.5 to 31.5 wks after order
4/24 to 5/8 (est) - Crating and Shipment - 30.5 to 32.5 wks after order

Based on the information that Fabian has shared in social media and me chatting with him I would guess that 20 week delivery is what they can probably do if order is placed today. Which is reasonable considering this is mostly a custom hand made product of high quality(based on feedback from those who have taken delivery). I will try to avoid getting too excited until it shows up in my driveway but it sure is getting close.

What’s the latest on your top assembly? I got notified mine was going into powder coat last Thursday so I’m sort of gauging my timeline off of what you’ve written since yours seems to be a batch or 2 ahead of mine.

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[Pseudoko]

What’s the latest on your top assembly? I got notified mine was going into powder coat last Thursday so I’m sort of gauging my timeline off of what you’ve written since yours seems to be a batch or 2 ahead of mine.

i’d estimate from when you got that email. 3 weeks for powdercoat, 2 weeks QC, 1 Week for crating. Then pick up and ship is scheduled after that. Plus or minus 5-6 weeks for it to be loaded on a truck basically

 

[El Diablo]

What’s the latest on your top assembly? I got notified mine was going into powder coat last Thursday so I’m sort of gauging my timeline off of what you’ve written since yours seems to be a batch or 2 ahead of mine.

Received it last Monday right before my trip to Utah. Everyone was checking it out and was as impressed as I was. Check it out here https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...erville-falls-may-1-3-25.114292/#post-2520434.

 

[rayofsi]

just before i ordered last month, i asked armadillo about lead times, they said current lead times are closer to 16 weeks lol. Anyone else get that memo?

 

[Pseudoko]

just before i ordered last month, i asked armadillo about lead times, they said current lead times are closer to 16 weeks lol. Anyone else get that memo?

from start to finish that sounds about right. That’s from the point you ordered and not when they actually start on your production batch. Fabian and Sam are good about communicating.

 

[Mjolnir]

just before i ordered last month, i asked armadillo about lead times, they said current lead times are closer to 16 weeks lol. Anyone else get that memo?

I ordered November 1st and my order didn’t go into production

from start to finish that sounds about right. That’s from the point you ordered and not when they actually start on your production batch. Fabian and Sam are good about communicating.

I would say to expect longer than that currently.
I ordered mine 10/1/24.
Got updated on 1/13/25 that it was being welded and blended.
Updated 3/20/25 being blended and sealed
Latest update was 5/1/25 that it was in powder coat.
So I’m at 31 weeks from my order date. And expecting another 4-6 for assembly to finish and then according to another, possibly up to 5 weeks for shipping. But I wouldn’t count that of course if you’re going to pick up.
Their website says 12-16 weeks once your batch start for completion. Assuming they start mine at the beginning of the year based on the welding update, I’m at 18 weeks so far.
However, I do know this is an amazing product and some amazing guys behind the company. I’m incredibly excited to receive mine when I do. The wait will be worth it switching from a soft top no doubt.

 

[Pseudoko]

I ordered November 1st and my order didn’t go into production

I would say to expect longer than that currently.
I ordered mine 10/1/24.
Got updated on 1/13/25 that it was being welded and blended.
Updated 3/20/25 being blended and sealed
Latest update was 5/1/25 that it was in powder coat.
So I’m at 31 weeks from my order date. And expecting another 4-6 for assembly to finish and then according to another, possibly up to 5 weeks for shipping. But I wouldn’t count that of course if you’re going to pick up.
Their website says 12-16 weeks once your batch start for completion. Assuming they start mine at the beginning of the year based on the welding update, I’m at 18 weeks so far.
However, I do know this is an amazing product and some amazing guys behind the company. I’m incredibly excited to receive mine when I do. The wait will be worth it switching from a soft top no doubt.

Yeah mine went into production in November and was complete in early Feb. With the holidays I deducted about 2 weeks for the holidays since you know it’d be slow around that time for production. Based on that I figured about 10ish weeks for fab for mine. I just couldn’t get out there until March for the installation. My order date is not applicable because it was during the preorder period still.

Regardless, well worth the wait and you guys will definitely enjoy the top over the soft top (which is what I had).

 

[El Diablo]

just before i ordered last month, i asked armadillo about lead times, they said current lead times are closer to 16 weeks lol. Anyone else get that memo?

Read post #771. I would say 16 weeks after order is still optimistic. 20 weeks is probably more realistic.

 

[87 BAJA]

My order was March 3rd and got first notification of order started into cutting on April 8th. I Believe I also just made it in on the that batch they were running as well so didn't have to wait for a next full order batch. No new updates to date to speak of as of currently.

 

[rayofsi]

ordered 4/17 and got the email that its getting cut today. seems like its moving along decently efficiently.

 

[Pseudoko]

One thing that was driving me nuts was that the passenger seat rattle was so loud and seemed like it was echoing off the hard top… I thought it was the armadillo top at first until I shoved a piece of card board in the passenger seat track

 

[Slei]

Got the email today ours is in powder coating. Ordered back in December.

 

[Chritaka]

One thing that was driving me nuts was that the passenger seat rattle was so loud and seemed like it was echoing off the hard top… I thought it was the armadillo top at first until I shoved a piece of card board in the passenger seat track

That’s the good, yet the bad! It’s so much quieter, you now hear all the other squeaks and rattles!

I have noticed a very very minor whistle at high speeds, but haven’t been able to narrow it down. I’ve sprayed water in every crevice of that top and it’s sealed tight. The only thing I can think of is it’s coming from the air flowing over the front roof panel lip, which overlaps the rear roof panel. It’s hard to confirm though. I even sprayed water directly under that lip and no leaks though!

 

[Chritaka]

That’s the good, yet the bad! It’s so much quieter, you now hear all the other squeaks and rattles!

I have noticed a very very minor whistle at high speeds, but haven’t been able to narrow it down. I’ve sprayed water in every crevice of that top and it’s sealed tight. The only thing I can think of is it’s coming from the air flowing over the front roof panel lip, which overlaps the rear roof panel. It’s hard to confirm though. I even sprayed water directly under that lip and no leaks though!

Or maybe it’s coming from my L-tracks on the roof!

 

[Pseudoko]

Or maybe it’s coming from my L-tracks on the roof!

haha I haven’t installed the L-Tracks yet. they’re just sitting in my garage at the moment.

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