[titanjbc]

Dealers have a specific amount of time each month to place factory orders. Usually, it is around the first or second week of the month.

In my case, I ordered my truck (signed on the dotted line) on Feb 21st. But the dealer order period didn't start until 3/5. So, the dealer placed the order on 3/5. That order was confirmed on 3/11. The salesman faxed me a printout of the order sheet that confirmed that the order was placed 3/5 and received/verified by the factory 3/11.

From what I understand, once the factory starts the manufacturing process, the VIN is generated as well as a ship date. The VIN/ship date will then show up on the order software, which the dealers use to track orders. As of 4/2, on my order, the VIN/ship date was not in place yet. I will probably call in the next week or so to check up. Since the order confirmation said the build month is April 04, I'd definitely expect that the VIN should show up pretty soon. I will post when I find out about the VIN/ship date.

It's a tough wait..........