DeLorean Industries Unexpected Leave of absence

[Delorean Industries]

I wanted to personally provide a quick note regarding my absence starting this evening with it being peak season for parts orders, tech support and project deliveries. Early in the week I was loading a stack of used rusty frames for the trip to Canada. I snagged my hand while we were loading in a rush. Afterwards I wanted to be proactive and followed up with a shot for this. I push pretty hard and this did manage to lead to other complications. Being further proactive after going in to the hospital yesterday and being released today I'm still fighting a serious issue I'm not confident can be resolved outside of care. Obviously this isn't something to be messed around with as even early signs of sepsis can be very serious. I have decided to go back until this is resolved accordingly even though the timing isn't optimal.

This will put a delay on project deliveries/completion dates by the amount of time I miss. Manufacturing does not skip a beat of course and almost all parts orders will still flow through without notice. Only the detail orientated custom items I'm directly involved with will be delayed. This is where the one man show thing bleeds through but so many of you are here for my personal vision being implemented and I can't convey that forward.

I contacted Darren Decker regarding this as we have a long time relationship. He will be assisting me with spreading the word accordingly if I can't directly get to everyone in one fail swoop. Your patience is greatly appreciated and I will do my best to follow up with as many inquires and updates on a person by person level as possible.

I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause any one in the coming week and will do my best to direct key items during my leave. By hitting this off quickly I hope to only miss a week tops but plan to get the all clear first.


Regards

Josh Bengston
President
DeLorean Industries

[BladeBronson]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this Josh. Thanks for the clear, up-front communication and take as much time as necessary. Your health comes first.

[burch]

Feel better soon!

[SS Spoiler]

And avoid golf carts......we need you!

[DMCSPRINT]

Sorry to hear that Josh, hope you get better soon.

[StanMan PushN 88]

I wanted to personally provide a quick note regarding my absence starting this evening with it being peak season for parts orders, tech support and project deliveries. Early in the week I was loading a stack of used rusty frames for the trip to Canada. I snagged my hand while we were loading in a rush. Afterwards I wanted to be proactive and followed up with a shot for this. I push pretty hard and this did manage to lead to other complications. Being further proactive after going in to the hospital yesterday and being released today I'm still fighting a serious issue I'm not confident can be resolved outside of care. Obviously this isn't something to be messed around with as even early signs of sepsis can be very serious. I have decided to go back until this is resolved accordingly even though the timing isn't optimal.

This will put a delay on project deliveries/completion dates by the amount of time I miss. Manufacturing does not skip a beat of course and almost all parts orders will still flow through without notice. Only the detail orientated custom items I'm directly involved with will be delayed. This is where the one man show thing bleeds through but so many of you are here for my personal vision being implemented and I can't convey that forward.

I contacted Darren Decker regarding this as we have a long time relationship. He will be assisting me with spreading the word accordingly if I can't directly get to everyone in one fail swoop. Your patience is greatly appreciated and I will do my best to follow up with as many inquires and updates on a person by person level as possible.

I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause any one in the coming week and will do my best to direct key items during my leave. By hitting this off quickly I hope to only miss a week tops but plan to get the all clear first.


Regards

Josh Bengston
President
DeLorean Industries




Wow, take care of yourself first and the rest can wait until you are healthy. Are you going to be planning to attend DMC in Springfield, Illinois July 21-24???? Hope so, get well!

[mr_maxime]

Good luck. good call going in early. Don't be khol drogo and die of a treatable injury

[Domi]

Take care of your health first!

[WNY1983]

Josh,
First and foremost. Your health is the most important thing. Straighten that out first. The other stuff will fall into place. YOU are valuable person to the DeLorean community never forget that. What you bring to the Community every one knows. Take a rest and get strong.
Dave G.
# 15279
Yeah it is an 83, But it is my 83 DeLorean...

[SS Spoiler]

I know Josh is having some medical problems, but I can't
seem to contact anyone at DPI. Iv'e had a rebuilt motor with
headers sent out from Ohio ok, but I'm missing my valve covers,
oil pan and a bunch of parts that's keeping me from installing my
engine. Is there another phone number or e-mail for contacting
DPI? Summers gaining fast!.....


Paul Cerny
Kalispell, MT

[homeselljeff]

Good luck I've been waiting for a package that was supposedly sent twice go over 3 months



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[vwdmc16]

Me too I'm waiting on some critical engine rebuild parts to assemble my engine, its been weeks. Not even custom parts too, just stuff Josh always keeps in stock.

Guess my summer road trip is canceled....

[dn010]

Best of luck Josh, hope you are well soon.

[Morpheus]

Feel better soon, Josh.

[Rich_NYS]

Hope you're doing well soon, Josh!

[dmcjohn]

Anyone have an update on DPI? I hope Josh is feeling better but I'm not receiving any response to emails in weeks and I do have a need for a custom length braided clutch hose. If DPI is going to be unavailable for another few weeks, does anyone else on here make these to order?

Thanks,
John

[John P]

I have been trying to get any contact from Josh about a few things through many emails, since the voicemail has always been full. No response from any contact in a few months. It's frustrating because now this week he's frequently posting on Facebook, but not contacting some customers. I'm hesitant to order anything more.
Any thoughts from the community? Thanks.

[hmcelraft]

This is rather strange but, also right on for someone who is "done" with the business. Without any follow-up posts and ignoring customers I would say Josh is has something going on that has caused his to leave the business. If the business was really important to him, Josh would have some how "covered" the business by now. Must be serious!

[Delorean Industries]

I'm recovering and getting back into the swing of things as quickly as possible. Lots to catch up on and plenty of new as always. I really don't care for this forum and do not bother checking it on a regular basis. Unfortunately a forum by definition is a place for opinions to be given and people to speculate so I am forced to participate and negate the wrong assumptions. As I work through this back log I will get back to everyone as soon as possible.

Regards

Josh Bengston

[David T]

This is rather strange but, also right on for someone who is "done" with the business. Without any follow-up posts and ignoring customers I would say Josh is has something going on that has caused his to leave the business. If the business was really important to him, Josh would have some how "covered" the business by now. Must be serious!


Maybe no one remembers but a while back SpecialT was unavailable for a while, he had to have his appendix removed. Give the vendor a break, most of them are not large enough organizations that can cover for people when someone is sick or otherwise compromised. In our small community we need all of the vendors we can get! The people that run these service companies have lives too. Sometimes they go on vacation! If you in that serious a need for parts there are others who can help. Otherwise be patient.

[John P]

There is no reason not to at least let customers know there is an issue and ask for patience. anyone can appreciate that. As someone in business, I feel that no response at all is the worst.

[David T]

There is no reason not to at least let customers know there is an issue and ask for patience. anyone can appreciate that. As someone in business, I feel that no response at all is the worst.

He posted to let everyone know he would be unavailable for a while. Sometimes things can come up unexpectedly and you can't make proper preparations. As someone in business I am sure you can appreciate that.

[SS Spoiler]

Josh is back in the saddle. I was waiting for some engine
Parts and Josh e-mailed a response. By the way I went with
his rebuilt long block and headers. Along with it came a box
filled with just about every stainless steel bracket that he makes
to put on the motor, very nicely fabricated. I spent all weekend
polishing the SS headers and brackets. Whoever welds up his
headers deserves a raise, extremely well done!

[dn010]

There is no reason not to at least let customers know there is an issue and ask for patience. anyone can appreciate that. As someone in business, I feel that no response at all is the worst.
Who started this thread?

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[Lou and "Boo"]

Who started this thread?

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The original first post is from DPI Josh himself so id say he started the thread.

[dmcjohn]

Is Josh back at work?

Josh if you see this, are you getting my emails? (7 sent since May 19th).