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07-17-2002, 06:12 PM
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Sold my ricer and bought a ...
FORD!!
Yep. Can't decide which is worse :). I sold my Supra a few month ago. Got an offer I couldn't refuse. I've been driving my Vettes and Jeep around trying to decide what to buy next. Part of me really wanted a C5. Two reasons I didn't get one though. One, C5s are everywhere and I like driving cars a you don't see on the road a lot ('69 Roadsters for example). And Two, after moving recently I realized I really need a truck. Only problem is I love driving sports cars as daily drivers. Sooo I bought the only truck out there that is close to a sports car. A Ford Lightning. Not a normal Lightning mind you, a highly modified 11 second truck. It's pretty sweet.
This is my first Ford I have ever own so I guess I am not too much of a trader. At least it's not a Mustang :crazy: so don't flame me too much.
Yep. Can't decide which is worse :). I sold my Supra a few month ago. Got an offer I couldn't refuse. I've been driving my Vettes and Jeep around trying to decide what to buy next. Part of me really wanted a C5. Two reasons I didn't get one though. One, C5s are everywhere and I like driving cars a you don't see on the road a lot ('69 Roadsters for example). And Two, after moving recently I realized I really need a truck. Only problem is I love driving sports cars as daily drivers. Sooo I bought the only truck out there that is close to a sports car. A Ford Lightning. Not a normal Lightning mind you, a highly modified 11 second truck. It's pretty sweet.
This is my first Ford I have ever own so I guess I am not too much of a trader. At least it's not a Mustang :crazy: so don't flame me too much.
07-17-2002, 06:16 PM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (69Roadster)
Dude - what about those SS pickups that Chevy produced for a while ? 454!!
The trouble is ... noone sells their Chevy trucks !!
That Ford sounds pretty sick. What size CID ??
[Modified by Daves_rusty_75, 5:17 PM 7/17/2002]
The trouble is ... noone sells their Chevy trucks !!
That Ford sounds pretty sick. What size CID ??
[Modified by Daves_rusty_75, 5:17 PM 7/17/2002]
07-17-2002, 06:24 PM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (Daves_rusty_75)
I like the old 454SS trucks but I wanted something a bit newer for a daily driver.
If anyone wants info on a stock Lightning they can look here...
www.svt.ford.com
My truck is far from stock though. It was built by MTI, I have all receipts, dynos, flow numbers, timeslips, etc. . I even got a matching helmet and spare race wheels with slicks on the deal.
[Modified by 69Roadster, 4:26 PM 7/17/2002]
If anyone wants info on a stock Lightning they can look here...
www.svt.ford.com
My truck is far from stock though. It was built by MTI, I have all receipts, dynos, flow numbers, timeslips, etc. . I even got a matching helmet and spare race wheels with slicks on the deal.
[Modified by 69Roadster, 4:26 PM 7/17/2002]
07-17-2002, 07:45 PM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (69Roadster)
As long as you have your Vette anything else in the drive can just be transportation.
You could have waited for one of these.
[Modified by Indy Year 25, 6:46 PM 7/17/2002]
You could have waited for one of these.
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07-17-2002, 08:03 PM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (Indy Year 25)
As long as you have your Vette anything else in the drive can just be transportation.
You could have waited for one of these.
You could have waited for one of these.
07-17-2002, 08:28 PM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (Wightnite)
Your kidding right. :U
As long as you have your Vette anything else in the drive can just be transportation.
You could have waited for one of these.
Note that I said he could have waited for one! I didn't say I would have. I am afraid I agree with you! :U
07-17-2002, 08:30 PM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (69Roadster)
Thats too bad. Were you just not crazy about the Supra? I had always had it in the back of my mind to get one. They seem to hold their value well and have crazy power. I'm surprised you wouldn't have upgraded it to the hilt. Guess they just get boring after awhile?
At least you didn't sacrifice any of your Vettes though. :) :yesnod:
-terry
At least you didn't sacrifice any of your Vettes though. :) :yesnod:
-terry
07-18-2002, 02:28 AM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (69Roadster)
Since you have a Vette (and a '69 at that) it is ok to drive a Ford. My CSV is a '67 Cougar with punched and stroked 289. It is fun and there are not alot of them out there. Neighbors really hate it when I crank her up with the Purple Hornies and straight pipes. "Kitty" does growl! Just make sure your put a license plate frame on your truck that says "My other car is a '69 Corvette" Kinda reminds me of the old joke about driving a Mack truck! :cheers:
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07-18-2002, 07:33 AM
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Why didn´t you buy a GMC Syclone? (spelled right :confused: )
As much as I know it has a turbocharger and should be pretty fast....
I always wanted one of these, or is GMC just as aweful as Ford? :jester
As much as I know it has a turbocharger and should be pretty fast....
I always wanted one of these, or is GMC just as aweful as Ford? :jester
07-18-2002, 10:16 AM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (69Roadster)
Ignore the rabble. You made an excellent choice! I just wish my F150 was a Lightning...
Never had a problem by the way. :cheers:
Never had a problem by the way. :cheers:
07-18-2002, 10:27 AM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (page62)
Wow I thought you loved that supra I am suprised to see that you sold it........A Ford truck.... :lol: ......Dang something u do not see everyday :jester
But I hear they are quite fast
[Modified by Alwyn678, 9:52 AM 7/18/2002]
But I hear they are quite fast
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07-18-2002, 10:29 AM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (69Roadster)
I've always liked the Lightning...and after driving one (which was stock) I fell in love. I have been looking for a Black 2001 to replace my Jeep.
Great choice- post a pic if you ever get the chance.
Great choice- post a pic if you ever get the chance.
07-18-2002, 10:30 AM
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Re: Sold my ricer and bought a ... (page62)
Congrats! :cheers: Nice choice. Ran into one on the street and he was ready to race. Stupid me didn't know they were that fast. :bb I thought it was just a tricked out pickup.