Posted my first message in response to Bill Murray's GNX topic this evening, and it occured to me that I should say hello and introduce myself to the rest of you.

As you can see by my sig, I like lots of different cars including the Lightning. I have been lurking on the forum for the last six months and have learned a great deal from all of you. I ordered my Lightning from my dealer last December and it finally got here in June..... What a long wait!

The truck is great. My wife drives it most of the time and just loves it. I really wanted it for myself, but told her I bought it for her (because I felt guilty that I have all these toys) and, go figure, she thought I was serious and now thinks of it as her truck.

In any event, glad to be here with all of you and I look forward to contributing to the forum.

Bill

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1987 Buick GNX #424
2000 Camaro SS #1427
2000 Lighting (Red)
1999 VW Turbo Bug
1999 Harley Road King Classic

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Bill:

Welcome aboard.

Your stable is probably the envy of most of us (I myself have done the Harley thing and earlier versions of what you now own for example).

Over time, we can perhaps develop a dialogue regarding the GN/GNX story vis a vis the Lightning.

Wonder what a 20/30 PSI boost turbo might get us on a 5.4 Triton Lightning engine?

Don't think I really want to go there, got enough problems trying to get my Moby to a certain level.

Bill

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99.5 Lightning
Build #247
PSP Chip/Filter
Bassani full system
White/normal options
Tamiya 1/10 scale Bolt
Several old trucks/cars
Thunder & Lightning
Rag Doll Cats
E-mail MOSTOYSINC@AOL.com
Kennesaw, Ga. (Atlanta)

 

We're not worthy!
We're not worthy!

You want to adopt a 36 yr old?

Fantastic stable!

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2000 Sport,Black,5.4L, 3.55 LS,Rear 2in drop, Gibson Super truck, K&N.
86 5.0 Mustang LX w/off road h-pipe, Borla catback, FMS 65mm TB, K&N, Mac Racers choice shifter, MSD-6A,180 Degree thermostat,14 Degrees timing

 

Welcome!!!!

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Jim
jim@jimshaw.cc

Black 00, Swanson Chip (Superchip re-burn is on the way)
super whites, Airaid w/10" Big Mouth filter, chrome wheels
AIM 2" drop shackles, Mobile1 w/FilterMag, clear corners
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette, 1949 Plymouth Coupe

Looking for a better paying job to support my L

 

Glad to have you on board. How does the L compare to your SS?

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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377

 

Bill Murray, Thanks for the welcome. Would enjoy sharing information. Wouldn't it be great to run 18 pounds of boost in the L.

2fords, Thanks! I spend a lot of time washing and detailing the toys...

'00BlackLightning, Only have 450 miles on the L so far, so I haven't been able to get on it yet to do a comparison with the SS. The SS will do 13.6 1/4 mile at this time and has about 2000 miles on it. I look forward to running the L at the track after it is broken in. My gut feel so far is that, from a standing launch, the L will be very competitive with the SS.

FORDSALES: Thanks.

Bill


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1987 Buick GNX #424
2000 Camaro SS #1427
2000 Lighting (Red)
1999 VW Turbo Bug
1999 Harley Road King Classic

 

GNX#424,
Welcome to the boards, soon you will have triple digit posts. Hey are you attending the SEMA show this fall at the Vegas Convention Center, Oct 31 - Nov 03? My wife and I are going as well as other members, I can't wait!! I will be making a separate post for attendance soon.

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1998 (50th anniversary series) Solid Pacific Green Metallic F-150 XLT Supercab, 4.2L, Automatic (4R70W), 2WD, Limited Slip, 8.8 axle, Tow Pkg, 6' bed, Rear slider

Accessories added:

Performance:
Superchip / 4.10 gears / K&N air filter / Outerwear’s pre-filter / Dynomax Super Turbo muffler

Suspension:
Edelbrock IAS shocks / Hellwig rear sway bar

Other "stuff":
Color keyed outer grill / Stull polished grills / (4) 3A Racing 55 watt driving lights / (2) **** Cepek 150 watt driving lights, all controlled by SPDT switches / Clear corners / Fiberglass hood / Chrome F-150 emblems w/ side indicator markers / Signal mirrors / Driver side grab handle / White face gauges / Husky floor liners / B-Quiet / Carr side steps / 3" rear seat lift / Black Max soft Tonneau cover / Black Max cargo cleats / 3" body lift / OEM Chrome differential cover / Smart Park 2000 / Lighted Ford logo / (2) KC HiLight 55 watt back-up lights / Viper 550 alarm (remote start) / OEM fender flares / Lift lips / BFG AT's 265/75/16 tires / (Custom painted OEM air dam, antenna cover, tailgate handle, slotted taillight covers, all plastic shields under the hood, and stone guards) / 23 tooth speed-O gear.......

Contact me at;
lmaox10@hotmail.com

 

GNX Welcome!!!!!
I haven't been able to get that car out of my head since I read the post earlier this morning. Wish I could find one for my Daddy. He would LOVE it. And I would take it over on the weekends. ...HEY that's what Daddy's Girls do
CA



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Christy Ann
WhiteLightninSVT@aol.com
Have you ever seen an Angel riding a Lightning bolt~
1999.5 White SVT Lightning
PSP Air Filter Kit
PSP Chip Manufacturer Installed
Cervinis 3" Cowl Induction Hood
3568 out of 4000, August *Friday* 13th, 1999
763 out of 866 white
NLOC #398
Denver Rec Truck Tags *I8URCHV*
Semi Final Qualifier at WFC 2000 13.43@102.7
1.96 60' on F1s
TEAM PSP

 

Welcome GNX: Nice toys you have to play with. But as a fellow board member, I hate to see you get in trouble. Make sure you ask "the owner", before you take the Lightning to the track. HaHa

 

GNX,

Yep, welcome from me too ..... a great vehicle you have and you'll find this is a great site.

I am not a Lightning owner ...... would just get me arrested but you can see there is a LOT of potential with these trucks and some of the guys here are getting a lot out of them. Good luck with yours.

I know the old Buick turbos well ....

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, HD electrical and cooling, power seat, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)

 

Thanks for the welcomes!

franks&beans: I'll be at SEMA too. I'll look for your post on where everyone will get together.

Christy Ann: If you ever decide you really want to buy a GN (for you and Dad), a really good low mileage car goes for $12,000-17,000 depending on mileage and care of the car. Many look brand new and even smell new inside. Pretty amazing on a 13 year old car..... They come with all the luxury items, power everything and are wicked fast. When you need help locating one, drop me an email.


Bill

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1987 Buick GNX #424
2000 Camaro SS #1427
2000 Lighting (Red)
1999 VW Turbo Bug
1999 Harley Road King Classic

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GNX#424,
Great to have you here.I lurked for quite a long time before i registered on this board also.There is a picture i cannot get out of my head however.Imagine a picture of your L towning your GNX to the track.What a photo op!!!!

 

ZorPrime,

Thanks for the welcome. I have that photo in my mind too! Unlike most GNX's, that are owned by collectors, I drive mine to the track and race it now and then.

But seeing the L and the GNX and the SS all in the driveway at the same time is quite a site. At least it is for a car guy/gal.

Regards,

Bill

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1987 Buick GNX #424
2000 Camaro SS #1427
2000 Lighting (Red)
1999 VW Turbo Bug
1999 Harley Road King Classic