msw.63 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Brother, great car! These are the best pics I have seen of this color combination. I was torn between Ebony and Performance White stripes, but went with Ebony on a "roll of the dice". After seeing your pics, I'm glad I did. Oddly enough, we'll have the same color combination purchased from the same dealer (thanks for the tip)--good thing I live in AZ so we won't be pulling up next to each other at a traffic light. I am now waiting to hear from Stan at Lithia with my VIN so I can start to track it through SVT (great information on the forums here from some pretty knowledgeable folks). They ordered it for me on 2/5/08, and I am hoping it will be available for pickup in the first week of April which is when I get back from my 12 month vacation at government expense in lovely Afghanistan. This is one more thing I'm looking forward to: #1 (tie) Wife (she'll like that) and almost two-year old son; #2 (tie) Riding my H-D and driving my GT500; #3 Who cares, the first two are plenty! Thanks again for the tip on Lithia Ford; they got me an MSRP deal too, and I had been looking without success prior to your post about it. They actually changed their policy after I contacted them about the car and would not order it without all (including navigation which I did not want) options because someone backed out after ordering it differently than they would. I shared some thoughts with them, and they made an exception for me because we had already been talking, and I think the "I'm deployed to Afghanistan" thing helped too. Did you consider having the car delivered anywhere else, or is Lithia close to you? I ask because it is not close to AZ and had seen some thread comments about getting a dealership close to where you live coordinate to deliver it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Brother, great car! These are the best pics I have seen of this color combination. I was torn between Ebony and Performance White stripes, but went with Ebony on a "roll of the dice". After seeing your pics, I'm glad I did. Oddly enough, we'll have the same color combination purchased from the same dealer (thanks for the tip)--good thing I live in AZ so we won't be pulling up next to each other at a traffic light. I am now waiting to hear from Stan at Lithia with my VIN so I can start to track it through SVT (great information on the forums here from some pretty knowledgeable folks). They ordered it for me on 2/5/08, and I am hoping it will be available for pickup in the first week of April which is when I get back from my 12 month vacation at government expense in lovely Afghanistan. This is one more thing I'm looking forward to: #1 (tie) Wife (she'll like that) and almost two-year old son; #2 (tie) Riding my H-D and driving my GT500; #3 Who cares, the first two are plenty! Thanks again for the tip on Lithia Ford; they got me an MSRP deal too, and I had been looking without success prior to your post about it. They actually changed their policy after I contacted them about the car and would not order it without all (including navigation which I did not want) options because someone backed out after ordering it differently than they would. I shared some thoughts with them, and they made an exception for me because we had already been talking, and I think the "I'm deployed to Afghanistan" thing helped too. Did you consider having the car delivered anywhere else, or is Lithia close to you? I ask because it is not close to AZ and had seen some thread comments about getting a dealership close to where you live coordinate to deliver it there. Glad I could help you get your car. I live about half an hour away from them so it worked out great for me. Good people and really easy to work with. Once you start tracking it you'll have alot more fun and frustration. It's all good though as you'll love it. Hope the next couple of months go fast for you so you can get back over here and enjoy life again! If you pick it up in Fresno maybe we can meet up. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Bob, Great looking car. I love the combo. If you remember, we met at SAI in August during the tour. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Oh crap, we have another Roger on the forum now lol.... Btw finally saw the pics. Looks great. Have you considered some black wheels with a lip. I think it would look menacing with that combo. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Slick737 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Congrast JOKER.... It sure has been ALONG time in the making. BUT NOW the waiting is over and its PARTY TIME. You certainly lived vicariously through many of us during the entire process... And its great to see her in your garage finally. AND MAN THAT COLOR LOOKS good. I have only see the REVERSE of your color combination and I definatly Like yours over the reverse !! ITS HOT !!! BTW Love the BIG NUTS Warning.. I need to get one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Slick737 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 My first mod!! Isn't that the famous last words of a Redneck ? Hey watch this !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Bob, Great looking car. I love the combo. If you remember, we met at SAI in August during the tour. Roger Hey Roger, Of course I remember you! Had a great time talking to you that day and wondering what you were doing to your car! Your car looks great in your sig. Guess I need to go into the SGT section more often so I can find out what you did to yours :D Congrast JOKER.... It sure has been ALONG time in the making. BUT NOW the waiting is over and its PARTY TIME.You certainly lived vicariously through many of us during the entire process... And its great to see her in your garage finally. AND MAN THAT COLOR LOOKS good. I have only see the REVERSE of your color combination and I definatly Like yours over the reverse !! ITS HOT !!! BTW Love the BIG NUTS Warning.. I need to get one of those Thanks Big_Slick, I lived through you guys and your stories for a long time! You all kept me going and kept me out of the mental hospital Isn't that the famous last words of a Redneck ? Hey watch this !! Pretty much! I got a real kick out of that sticker and had to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Slick737 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Pretty much! I got a real kick out of that sticker and had to get one. It should be a Required Mod for every GT500 owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFromStock Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 My sincere congratulations go out to you Rob. I truly respect the patience you showed while it made its way across the country. I don't think I would have been so calm watching it sit for so long after it went out the back door of the plant. Anyway, glad it finally arrived. BTW - Awesome color combination! I really like the seat inserts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 My sincere congratulations go out to you Rob. I truly respect the patience you showed while it made its way across the country. I don't think I would have been so calm watching it sit for so long after it went out the back door of the plant. Anyway, glad it finally arrived. BTW - Awesome color combination! I really like the seat inserts too. Thank you! It was quite the adventure and I'm glad that part of it is over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalt87 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congrats and enjoy. Please secure your garage so that nothing falls over on your car. seeing that picture made me nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Red is the fastest color, good choice. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Well, First of all and please bear with me, there are several people that I have to thank for all of their help in the last year or so. I would name everyone individually but that would take up the entire post :D Just please know that everyone was a great help in information and getting me through the waiting process. Giving me a good ribbing to tide me over. Thank you all very much! I gave one back this morning after I got a call from Gary at Lithia For of Fresno saying that it was ready to go. Most of you know that I have been trying to get a GT 500 since I learned of them through this site back in the day of August 2005. Now on to the good stuff! My car came in last night and I couldn't pick it up till today because of work. I drive down there with my Fiancé and Mom in tow. My mom's a car nut too! Well I drive up and I see my Salesman standing out side waiting for me and my car in a coned off area with a sold sign on it!!! It was the first time that I had seen the color and stripe combo in person! Man was I happy. Gary tells me that there was some problems with my car. The passenger side headlight had condensation in it and they already ordered my a new light. The right front passenger side tire also had some damage to the sidewall. A new tire is on order to replace the damaged one. Besides that it looks flawless! The paint looks very good and I could not find any problems. It was clean but I will check again this weekend when I wash and wax it. Got the paperwork done and about an hour later drove off after pre fight briefing. What a great dealership! They intorduced me to everyone and Gary went out of his way to keep me informed. So here are some more pics of my car. What a blast to drive. It doesn't want to go slow and is just fun to cruise in. Get's some looks too! Had 11 miles on it when I got it. Congrats Joker! Are you thinking of keeping it stock or will you lightly mod it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Congrats Joker! Are you thinking of keeping it stock or will you lightly mod it? I'm thinking that I'll probably keep it 97.8% stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Congrats Joker! Are you thinking of keeping it stock or will you lightly mod it? Is this like a retro thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 I am confused I have seen a SS with a killer sound system for the past 2 years at Grabbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'm thinking that I'll probably keep it 97.8% stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCD Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'm thinking that I'll probably keep it 97.8% stock! You should supersnake it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 You should supersnake it... Nah. He's not into all that bling-bling stuff. Plus, he told me it's got plenty of power and style exactly the way it is. "keep it simple" I think was his direct quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I think he said he was going to upgrade the door speakers and call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I think he said he was going to upgrade the door speakers and call it a day. I was thinking about doiing that but it seems like alot of work. So I might just but a license plate frame on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert OHara Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 2.2% mod (griggs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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