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**BigRedChief** · 03-17-2015, 12:29 PM

Seems like we need one on here to talk cars, mods and the coolness of your or their car.

Interested? Chime in

TEX · 11-20-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

If you want a 16 gt350 you better know somebody. Last I heard they sold out within a few hours of being opened up for production.

We sold our ONE allocated unit (we are the largest Ford dealer in Missouri between our two stores) in 5 minutes.

Yep. And luckily I do. I've been offered a chance at one, but I'll wait out the process like I did when I bought my GT 500. I'm in no hurry to deal with the markup on this vehicle. If it's anything like it was back in '07 when the GT 500's came out - it will be extreme. I remember some clowns paying $25K OVER sticker back then.

As I said, my buddy ordered one and is expecting to take delivery sometime in January 2016, but he's expecting delays. He didn't get the GT 350R - just a "regular" GT 350.

MIAdragon · 11-20-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Most definitely will. The new GT's are nice.

I have a '67 302 Vert, '87 5.0 Vert, and an '09 Shelby GT 500 Coupe. I'm in the market for another one. I might pull the trigger on a '16 Shelby GT 350 but I was kinda waiting around to see what the '17 GT 500 (or SVT Cobra - whatever they decide to call it) will offer. Last I heard it was supposed to be a twin turbo V6 rated at 750HP. Not sure I want a "refined beast" that doesn't have a V8, so the more I think about it, I'm leaning towards the GT 350. I'll likely make that decision when my buddy takes delivery of his in January.

I have something you may be interested in, the only surviving of the first 3 GT500 proto type motors.

stevieray · 11-20-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

I have something you may be interested in, the only surviving of the first 3 GT500 proto type motors.

**hometeam** · 11-20-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

how has business been - do you see big slow - then busy times? The economy has no rhythm right now - at least in my line of work.

It has been up and down for us as well. Its very slow at the moment, I am literally having my worst sales month of the year this month.

Just what I need for my Christmas check.. not getting one LOL

But. Year to date I am up in sales over last year, and the dealership is about even.

**SAUTO** · 11-20-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

It has been up and down for us as well. Its very slow at the moment, I am literally having my worst sales month of the year this month.

Just what I need for my Christmas check.. not getting one LOL

But. Year to date I am up in sales over last year, and the dealership is about even.

ANY chevy deals through you?

looking for a 2015 LTZ 1500 silverado, black or dark blue.

TambaBerry · 11-20-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by New World Order

Well, what would you offer? I have a sedan btw, not a coupe.

Pm sent

**Perineum Ripper** · 11-20-2015, 07:08 PM

Any of you guys ever dealt with Skyjacker lifts on Jeep Wranglers or the lift in general..wonder how they held up really close to buying a 3 inch for my Jeep

Squalor2 · 11-20-2015, 07:50 PM

what year and style of wrangler do you have?

**SAUTO** · 11-20-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mac459

Any of you guys ever dealt with Skyjacker lifts on Jeep Wranglers or the lift in general..wonder how they held up really close to buying a 3 inch for my Jeep

Ive installed several. I got some ****ed up Heim joints once. The threes always seem to go well.It's when they wanna go crazy suspension and body. I've done a couple long arm kits that are a lot of work

**Perineum Ripper** · 11-20-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Squalor2

what year and style of wrangler do you have?

03 Wrangler TJ sport..4.0 with a 5 speed

**Perineum Ripper** · 11-20-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Ive installed several. I got some ****ed up Heim joints once. The threes always seem to go well.It's when they wanna go crazy suspension and body. I've done a couple long arm kits that are a lot of work

Yeah I don't want to get crazy with the lift because of all the work that goes into them..I really don't want to buy new drive shafts and replace all the steering up front and install long arm kits..athe 4 inches I think it is better to go long arm anyway

Besides I'm going to give this to my son when he turns 16 so I don't want to build him something too bad ass since my first vehicle was a nothing special

stevieray · 11-20-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mac459

Yeah I don't want to get crazy with the lift because of all the work that goes into them..I really don't want to buy new drive shafts and replace all the steering up front and install long arm kits..athe 4 inches I think it is better to go long arm anyway

Besides I'm going to give this to my son when he turns 16 so I don't want to build him something too bad ass since my first vehicle was a nothing special

Don't go over 3" lift. IIRC, you could order a three inch lift on the Cherokee.

Squalor2 · 11-20-2015, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mac459

Yeah I don't want to get crazy with the lift because of all the work that goes into them..I really don't want to buy new drive shafts and replace all the steering up front and install long arm kits..athe 4 inches I think it is better to go long arm anyway

Besides I'm going to give this to my son when he turns 16 so I don't want to build him something too bad ass since my first vehicle was a nothing special

if you were to mod it with leaf springs instead of coil springs you'll get a beefy looking ride especially if it has a soft top and/or doors.

**Indian Chief** · 11-21-2015, 07:54 AM

Ditto on limiting it to a 3" lift, but it also depends on what size rubber you plan to run and what rears you have.

For what it's worth, I've had good experience with Skyjacker.

**lewdog** · 11-21-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Most definitely will. The new GT's are nice.

I have a '67 302 Vert, '87 5.0 Vert, and an '09 Shelby GT 500 Coupe. I'm in the market for another one.

I want to be you for a day. I'll take off a whole week and just drive your cars around.

Thanks.

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