Honestly, it sounds like he's not aware of the ramifications of taking money without delivery. This has been an ongoing issue, I'm not one to speak, as I can't even run a kit like this, but to hand over money for a IOU,not to be in communication with one, is just absurd and should be brought up on charges. I'm mean Christ, hire a freakin fabricator already! There should be a 90 window given the fact that there is fabrication, and a written contract seeing that you are contracting him to build for you. If the contract is not fulfilled, or an agreement has not been meet by both parties, then legal action is deemed!