Build Numbers and build dates
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Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Sugar Land, TX
Joe,
That was my post about the Duraliner. The ribs on the front panel are too deep to allow the bracket to seat far enough forward to situate the cover properly. The BedRug is probably my favorite add-on, can sleep on it when out fishing, saves money on motel rooms!
When I checked w/A.R.E., the only kit available was the drilled mount kit. They may have a clamp on kit, but they didn't have it at the time I was looking.
I still think the flat profile of the SnugLid goes better w/the lines of the truck, but to each his own. The A.R.E. is certainly attractive, and well made.
If anyone is interested, I have a line on lexan foglight covers for our trucks. They are available in clear and smoke and I can get them for $38.00 plus shipping. It took me almost 3 months to find this source, these particular lights are found only on Mustangs and now on the Lightnings, so there hasn't been enough market for the OEM's to really care much about producing them. I would rather pay the $38.00 for covers than have to replace the lights (the whole light, not just the lens) at $118.00 each. I am not doing this on a profit basis, your cost is the same as my cost.
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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
Black 99.5 Lightning
Lojack
Superchipped!
G-Tech/Pro
SnugLid
BedRug
Invinca-Shield, full kit.
NOS KIT Delivered - that RT is gonna wish he never sandbagged me!
That was my post about the Duraliner. The ribs on the front panel are too deep to allow the bracket to seat far enough forward to situate the cover properly. The BedRug is probably my favorite add-on, can sleep on it when out fishing, saves money on motel rooms!
When I checked w/A.R.E., the only kit available was the drilled mount kit. They may have a clamp on kit, but they didn't have it at the time I was looking.
I still think the flat profile of the SnugLid goes better w/the lines of the truck, but to each his own. The A.R.E. is certainly attractive, and well made.
If anyone is interested, I have a line on lexan foglight covers for our trucks. They are available in clear and smoke and I can get them for $38.00 plus shipping. It took me almost 3 months to find this source, these particular lights are found only on Mustangs and now on the Lightnings, so there hasn't been enough market for the OEM's to really care much about producing them. I would rather pay the $38.00 for covers than have to replace the lights (the whole light, not just the lens) at $118.00 each. I am not doing this on a profit basis, your cost is the same as my cost.
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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
Black 99.5 Lightning
Lojack
Superchipped!
G-Tech/Pro
SnugLid
BedRug
Invinca-Shield, full kit.
NOS KIT Delivered - that RT is gonna wish he never sandbagged me!
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Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orlando, FL
Re A.R.E. lids:
They make both types. The version I have (and the one that most people opt for) is the LSII Series, which attaches on the inside edge of the bed rails via 4 very heavy duty billet aluminum C-clamps. No holes are drilled in your truck. Like most folks, this is one of the things I like about A.R.E.
The other A.R.E. version is called the LoPro and it does require drilling holes.
Mike
They make both types. The version I have (and the one that most people opt for) is the LSII Series, which attaches on the inside edge of the bed rails via 4 very heavy duty billet aluminum C-clamps. No holes are drilled in your truck. Like most folks, this is one of the things I like about A.R.E.
The other A.R.E. version is called the LoPro and it does require drilling holes.
Mike
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From: Sugar Land, TX
F150SVT,
Send me an email to wyldman@houston.rr.com with your address & clear or smoked. I will find out the shipping charges Monday and let everyone know what the final price will be early next week.
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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
Black 99.5 Lightning
Lojack
Superchipped!
G-Tech/Pro
SnugLid
BedRug
Invinca-Shield, full kit.
NOS KIT Delivered - that RT is gonna wish he never sandbagged me!
Clear Lexan fog light covers
Send me an email to wyldman@houston.rr.com with your address & clear or smoked. I will find out the shipping charges Monday and let everyone know what the final price will be early next week.
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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
Black 99.5 Lightning
Lojack
Superchipped!
G-Tech/Pro
SnugLid
BedRug
Invinca-Shield, full kit.
NOS KIT Delivered - that RT is gonna wish he never sandbagged me!
Clear Lexan fog light covers
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Joined: May 1999
Posts: 912
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From: Ann Arbor, Michigan
I just called SVT to inquire about my build number again. He said they were still waiting on information from Oakville and that they hoped to get certificates out in November.
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'99 Black Lightning
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'99 Black Lightning
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Just got the build date and number from SVT. They had me fax my registration to verify my address before they would mail my SVT certificate. Fax number is 313 271-6196. Has anyone received the certificate yet?
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99 Black Lightning
Built July 26, 1999
Build # 2883 of 4000
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99 Black Lightning
Built July 26, 1999
Build # 2883 of 4000
Member
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 17
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From: Marietta, GA, USA
Got my build info today, as well.
#2113/4000, 06/08/99
Delivered to the dealer and purchased 06/25/99.
According to SVT, certificates will be sent out in Nov 99.
Bo
99.5 Black Lightning
[This message has been edited by Bomeyer (edited 10-14-1999).]
#2113/4000, 06/08/99
Delivered to the dealer and purchased 06/25/99.
According to SVT, certificates will be sent out in Nov 99.
Bo
99.5 Black Lightning
[This message has been edited by Bomeyer (edited 10-14-1999).]
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Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Oak Point, Texas
Build Date 5-5-99 / #955
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1999 Black (Soon to be lowered) Lightning / Build Date 5-5-99 / #955 : w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), Power Surge air kit, CD Changer, Towing Package, Grey Rhino, Ti-tinted windows, clear corner lenses.
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1999 Black (Soon to be lowered) Lightning / Build Date 5-5-99 / #955 : w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), Power Surge air kit, CD Changer, Towing Package, Grey Rhino, Ti-tinted windows, clear corner lenses.
[This message has been edited by sixpipes (edited 10-17-1999).]
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Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Houston,Tx
Called SVT today, was given build number 042,
which was the second day of production !
Don't know if this is good or bad !!!
Anyway, RED was delivered 4/28/99 Central
Ford, Houston , Tx.
Currently: 6300 mi.
Mobil 1 10W30
Superchip
Titanium light tint
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which was the second day of production !
Don't know if this is good or bad !!!
Anyway, RED was delivered 4/28/99 Central
Ford, Houston , Tx.
Currently: 6300 mi.
Mobil 1 10W30
Superchip
Titanium light tint
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Senior Member
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 725
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From: Orlando, FL
Welcome to the family, Michael!
How many miles were showing when you picked up your new Lightning from the dealer? Reason I ask is that I was told by SVT that the first 200 or so Lightnings were road tested more extensively than later build #'s (20+ miles instead of 5+)and were then returned to the production line to do additional fine tuning of various components. So, your early build just may be in better shape than some of our later ones, at least in so far as some of the minor glitches some of us have experienced.
Mike Philpott
'99.5 Black Lightning
How many miles were showing when you picked up your new Lightning from the dealer? Reason I ask is that I was told by SVT that the first 200 or so Lightnings were road tested more extensively than later build #'s (20+ miles instead of 5+)and were then returned to the production line to do additional fine tuning of various components. So, your early build just may be in better shape than some of our later ones, at least in so far as some of the minor glitches some of us have experienced.
Mike Philpott
'99.5 Black Lightning