2020 GT500's Scheduled For Production - Part 1

[stixxx]

Does anybody know (other than Ford, and they are not talking) if the base models will be produced through the winter?

Yes, that is the current plan...

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[Snoopy49]

Status Update:

@Shelby2 - Body Shop

 

[kilobravo]

ALRIGHT, another one joins the crowd, congrats Shelby2!

 

[Austinj427]

Congrats Tob!

 

[V00D00]

It's an extra step, so I would think that it would add time to the production process.

Everything adds time. My point in saying bogged down was along the lines of the paint delay issues due to color, etc.

Looking at my black roof, it was masked and painted (by hand). I can't imagine it taking a whole lot of effort, but yes.... it is another step that bogs down the process.

Part of the build process.

I might not.have been clear, but, i meant, once the status changes to produced, its already got the roof done, no location changes like the painted stripes, correct?

 

[Tomster]

I might not.have been clear, but, i meant, once the status changes to produced, its already got the roof done, no location changes like the painted stripes, correct?

No, I dont think so. I have photos of my car being built. Let me look. I'll get back to you

 

[DonMTV]

I don't even have a car in this show, but what the hell is Ford's deal with not shipping the cars if they are ready? Makes no sense. Don't they want these cars in the hands of their owners? I will say this, I have a friend who has been in touch with people in Ford, and NO ONE is talking. So weird.

 

[Snoopy49]

There is an issue equally common with all GT500s which is significant enough to hold the vehicles until they are made right before they are released for delivery. I think we may see at least a couple of more weeks before shipments from the FRAP are authorized.

This was also my understanding.

 

[Tomster]

I might not.have been clear, but, i meant, once the status changes to produced, its already got the roof done, no location changes like the painted stripes, correct?

It is confirmed. The photos of my car rolling down the line show that the roof is already painted black.

 

[The Chairman]

I don't even have a car in this show, but what the hell is Ford's deal with not shipping the cars if they are ready? Makes no sense. Don't they want these cars in the hands of their owners? I will say this, I have a friend who has been in touch with people in Ford, and NO ONE is talking. So weird.

It’s not unusual to hold the first batch of a new vehicle at the plant to make sure there aren’t any serious issues.
Now that the press and others have thrashed a few dozen GT500’s in Vegas, they might have found a few issues that they want to fix before the cars are released for delivery. They have learned this lesson so many times...

 

[V00D00]

It is confirmed. The photos of my car rolling down the line show that the roof is already painted black.

Awesome, thank you

 

[stixxx]

I might not.have been clear, but, i meant, once the status changes to produced, its already got the roof done, no location changes like the painted stripes, correct?

Yes, the roof is done in paint prior to going to final assembly.

 

[IceAge]

For any here feeling the blues be happy your not a C8 customer:
https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...-production-officially-delayed-until-february

 

[Bangarang]

For any here feeling the blues be happy your not a C8 customer:
https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...-production-officially-delayed-until-february

GM is blaming the 6 week strike, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they had generally gotten ahead of themselves saying they were going to deliver in 2019. The strike makes a good fall guy though.

 

[dsz blade]

GM is blaming the 6 week strike, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they had generally gotten ahead of themselves saying they were going to deliver in 2019. The strike makes a good fall guy though.

They had moved their production window to 2020 prior to the strike. They were planning on January. The two cars I were deciding between were the GT500 and the C8 so with no vin currently, I’d be in the same boat either way. Lovely.

After talking to FP, I had to have a little conversation with my dealer to see if I truly had an order. They gave me their word I’d receive it so here’s hoping I’m right in trusting them. They are about 2.5hrs away from me but I checked out customer reviews and such online before handing my money over.

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