Buying extra parts for FGT?


dandaman

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Apr 8, 2007
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Tyler, Tx
I was wondering if anyone has put much thought as to buying parts that might be hard it get later on. I am not talking about cornering the market just extra parts that are exposed to road hazard damage or ones that wear out more often. Is there a dealership that offers discounts to forum members? If you were going to put together a list, what would you think would be some good ones to have on hand?
Dan
 

Empty Pockets

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I was wondering if anyone has put much thought as to buying parts that might be hard it get later on. I am not talking about cornering the market just extra parts that are exposed to road hazard damage or ones that wear out more often. Is there a dealership that offers discounts to forum members? If you were going to put together a list, what would you think would be some good ones to have on hand?
Dan

'Already have:
-Front splitter
-Pking brake boot
-front end parking light lenses
-rear diffuser
'Would buy a pair of headlite buckets too, but at $900+ a pop? Naaaaah. As Al Borland would say, "I don't think so, Tim."

'Am attempting to order a pair of the leather bucket seat upholstery replacements too.

(And why th' heck ARN'T the headlite lenses/covers, whatever you wanna call 'em, replaceable by themselves?????)
 
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Kingman

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'Am attempting to order a pair of the leather bucket seat upholstery replacements too. QUOTE]

How are you going about ordering them - directly from Ford? Any possibility of getting the grommets in silver?
 

Empty Pockets

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'Am attempting to order a pair of the leather bucket seat upholstery replacements too. QUOTE]

How are you going about ordering them - directly from Ford? Any possibility of getting the grommets in silver?


Dave is looking into it, as I've had NO luck whatsoever on my own.

The only way to get a replacement set is to BUY THE WHOLE DANG SEAT according to the Ford parts catalog. (That's why I asked Dave if he knew how to get a pair & he said he'd look into it ...but, he's been a WEEEEEE bit distracted kuz of a wedding or something, I think! :rofl)
 

tmcphail

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OEM Ford / Motocraft Parts are a core part of my primary company and we support this board as well.
 

MAD IN NC

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Rule of the Forum - support the sponsors first.

If Cobra Dan wants to sell, he should upgrade his status to a sponsor...

Torrie "tmcphail is a key contributor to the forum in topics, tunes and parts - and would be my first call.
 

Blue/White GT

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Could you call me, I have a list of parts I am looking for. Thanks, Dan 253-474-2000 days / 253-377-9000 cell
 

nota4re

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We have already run into some parts that have been discontinued.

Can you give us any examples?
 

SteveA

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Can you give us any examples?

Say it aint so!:eek

I purchased a front splitter and can't decide what to do about seats. I plan on keeping the car long term and it would be nice to freshen up the seats after years of use. Except the rear vents (both sets) I'm not too concerned about anything else.
 

427Aggie

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Not correct Dan. We were told that at the rally and I came home and ordered 4 of them...have 3 in the box.

Matt
 

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Could you call me, I have a list of parts I am looking for. Thanks, Dan 253-474-XXXX days / 253-377-XXX cell

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isaakgt

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'Already have:
-Front splitter
-Pking brake boot
-front end parking light lenses
-rear diffuser
'Would buy a pair of headlite buckets too, but at $900+ a pop? Naaaaah. As Al Borland would say, "I don't think so, Tim."

'Am attempting to order a pair of the leather bucket seat upholstery replacements too.

(And why th' heck ARN'T the headlite lenses/covers, whatever you wanna call 'em, replaceable by themselves?????)

Larry, it is good to know that you are stockpiling GT parts. I'm sure if we fellow forum members need anything we can count on you for help at a much discounted price. I know that you are a really nice guy :bow and that a 50% discount off dealer invoice is a very good possibility. :thumbsup:biggrin:usa
 

Empty Pockets

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Larry, it is good to know that you are stockpiling GT parts. I'm sure if we fellow forum members need anything we can count on you for help at a much discounted price. I know that you are a really nice guy :bow and that a 50% discount off dealer invoice is a very good possibility. :thumbsup:biggrin:usa


Uh-huh. You could assume that. You would be WRONG - but, you COULD assume that...yup. :biggrin

:slap :slap :slap
 

isaakgt

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Uh-huh. You could assume that. You would be WRONG - but, you COULD assume that...yup. :biggrin

:slap :slap :slap

Geez Mr. Pockets :shrug
 

PeakCompletions

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I have been dealing with Torrie on getting me some spares parts for my cars and he has been great to deal with.
 

tpraceman

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I have been dealing with Torrie on getting me some spares parts for my cars and he has been great to deal with.

Torrie stocks a complete car for me:lol
 

tmcphail

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Torrie stocks a complete car for me:lol

SHH Tom ! No one is supposed to know that :biggrin.
 

S592R

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Cantwell just buys spare GT's :biggrin:biggrin:biggrin I can say that since I have the same disease. :eek

S
 

dandaman

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Apr 8, 2007
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Tyler, Tx
Steve, I like the way you think!!!!!:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup