Why won't Ford build an SVT Supercab? I'm in the market for a new truck, I've already determined that it will be a 2wd, but it absolutely must be a supercab - the regular cab is just too small for a family vehicle.

IMHO, this is a huge mistake; I'm sure I'm not the only person that has had to cross the Lightning off the shopping list because it only comes in a regular cab. C'mon FoMoCo, get with the program!

 

IMHO, its a sport truck not a family truck. And if they wanted to sell more they could just make more of the style they have now. Selling them is not a problem, keeping them special is the key point here. Just my 2 cents!!!!

Tt

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1999 Black Lightning SVT #1721, Build date 5-28-99, all factory options, (Soft tonneau cover, 6 Disc CD, Class III Towing hitch), Loyd one piece floormat, Tail light covers, Black spray in bed liner, Windows tinted gray 15%, Dark on back glass, 2" lowering shackles on back. Mobil 1 5w30 & K&N replacement @ 6000 miles. Ordered 2/24/99, Took delivery 6/21/99, After MANY many promised ETA dates.

 

That was also the opinion of Ford I remember reading. The enthusiast wants the lightest truck available, and this truck is aimed at the enthusiast, not the guy wanting to haul around his wife, kids, and dog. I guess if they ever have a problem selling them - which the never will - they will entertain other options.

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Sandy (Spider) Scott
Skydive69@msn.com
Apopka, Florida
99 White Lightning #2091 DOB 6-8-99
Airaid air box & Superchip
Honda Valkyrie - 2 Bros exhaust - K&N filter -Corbin Seat (after 30 yrs. of Harley riding)

 

What is this guy b****ing about. This isn't a "Grocery Getter"(not that I haven't picked up a six-pack or two).
There's no back seat in a Viper either. Why don't you call Dodge and b**** about that...Mike.

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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, clear corners, tow package, cd changer, cover, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w subs. 5-channel 300w Clarion amp., Polk Audio 3-way, 130w DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt/images/Light21.jpg
1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Yeah Dodge has that Ladies truck dont they, something called an r/t (real/turd).

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1999 Black Lightning SVT #1721, Build date 5-28-99, all factory options, (Soft tonneau cover, 6 Disc CD, Class III Towing hitch), Loyd one piece floormat, Tail light covers, Black spray in bed liner, Windows tinted gray 15%, Dark on back glass, 2" lowering shackles on back. Mobil 1 5w30 & K&N replacement @ 6000 miles. Ordered 2/24/99, Took delivery 6/21/99, After MANY many promised ETA dates.

 

Hey,

Doesn't Ford still make a Taurus wagon?

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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, clear corners, tow package, cd changer, cover, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w subs. 5-channel 300w Clarion amp., Polk Audio 3-way, 130w DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt/images/Light21.jpg
1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Thats why momma has an Explorer and daddy has a Lightning. best of both worlds.

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1999 Black Lightning SVT #1721, Build date 5-28-99, all factory options, (Soft tonneau cover, 6 Disc CD, Class III Towing hitch), Loyd one piece floormat, Tail light covers, Black spray in bed liner, Windows tinted gray 15%, Dark on back glass, 2" lowering shackles on back. Mobil 1 5w30 & K&N replacement @ 6000 miles. Ordered 2/24/99, Took delivery 6/21/99, After MANY many promised ETA dates.

 

To be fair, if you want a Supercab performance truck, try on a Rousch. They are very lightning-esque and you can get them in family size.

Nathan


---blech, supercab ... heavy ... slow ... ---

 

Yep, I bought a family car, and the Lightning too. Something I read said that one reason they didn't make a supercab was more than just acceleration, it was also for handling. SVT likes to build balanced vehicles that have both good performance and handling. They say that the heavier, longer wheel base Supercab would negatively effect both.

 

I also found this in my travels www.steeda.com then click on trucks
saleen also makes an explorer www.saleen.com/explorer.html
I hope the kids enjoy the ride.

 

I don't care about a SuperCab.
I would have got a Lightning if a longbed and factory ladder rack were available.

...but Noooo!

 

I think what you need is sport trucks "truck of the year. Why would you want a lightning anyway?? sport truck says the dodge 4 door is twice the truck as the 5.4 SUPERCHARGED BEST HANDLING,BEST PERFORMANCE,BEST VALUE ,18X9.5 WHEELS WITH THE LATEST IN HANDLING AND TIRE PRODUCTION ,LIGHTNING ANYWAY.HA HA HA LOL LOL LOL

 

mike your an idiot, ill give u the bullet if u got the gun.....what a cry baby!!!!! get a life......and i thought dodge owners where stupid...

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1997 F150 Lariat supercab; two 12 inch mtx 7000 subs and 700 what amp; cherrybombs and alot of chicks...lol
Goal in life: is to own a Lightning

 

MikeS-
As you can see the Lightning was not produced to be a "family" truck. But don't cry as you can go order the Harley Davidson Supercab. It looks good, which I think is what you are really wanting anyway.

 

Supercab = Family truck? Sorry unless something has 4 real doors, it's not a family truck in my book. Mike_S don't think a supercab lightning is out of the question. I think SuperFord magazine (or some ford magazine) has some spy shots of supercabs with lightning wheels and possibly lightning power, and I think one was yellow. Spy shots taken at Ford proving grounds.

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99 F150 XLT Silver 2WD S/C 4.2 5-speed, Pioneer DEH P4000, Superchip, Flowmaster muffler // Rear door switch guards - check them out at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/show/5031