Well, put me down as making it happen. Order in today.





I just wanted to thank all of you, and some more than others, for all the great debate, guideance and leadership on helping me select my rig. I feel really good about the line items.

This is a great forum, and so happy to be involved. Have a great rest of your Sunday!

 

That's sweet. Black and tan is one of my favorites. Did they give you an estimated build-delivery time? Dealer told me July-Sept. Congrats!

 

Congrats, man. That 450 will be a beast, and the XLTs are SO nice for this generation. Looks like you got a lot of great options, like the power slider, the tailgate step, and the Navigation system. Sync 3 works very well.

The delivery time is probably off...I see yours is a priority 10 like mine, which means we will have to wait for dealer stock...plus the Donlen site did specify some delays for the 450 trucks. I'm not expecting mine really any earlier than late August...but mid-late September is probably more likely.

But I'm really happy for you, great truck.

 

Welcome to the F450 group. It will be a sweet ride.

bigdon68

 

Thanks guys, yeah, it'll be a beast. I'm going to put leather in it, a bull bar with rigid lighting, and hopefully some air to adjust the angles.

On priority Troverman, Raleigh (my ford guy) says that's the highest priority he has, he has not even put in any dealer orders yet, mine will be the first.

Once I know more, I'll post it so eveyone can see the whole process.

Super excited!

 

Has anyone swapped out the cloth for leather on an XLT? If so, what brand has everyone had the best success with?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am told that my truck is built and railed to Chicago. I am further told that Ford will hold the SDs in Chicago and release them when they want. Not sure how all of that works, but I think it's close. So excited.

 

I believe Ford loads the carrier's yards waiting for ship dates. Other posts have indicated some of the yards at LAP are full. Ford will then rail ship out vehicles and use the rail and truck yards for storage. I have seen pictures of the yards in the past where they look like a sea of vehicles waiting for truck (convoy) transportation. Once the signal turns green they will start moving to the dealers.

 

Thanks Rasalas!

Any thoughts on the leather swap?

 

I have no experience with swaps. My last truck and this one are both Lariat so the factory leather will have to do. I would like the Brunello of the Platinum but I do not want many of the extras of the Platinum.

Most dealers have upholstery shops they deal with but I would think you could find one on your own at a better price if that is the path you choose. One strong advantage to aftermarket is a better color choice. I have lived with the light tan/camel/whatever the light stuff is called this year and it is fine but I went to the black for something different. Not because I am in love with it but I am tired of the very light. I hope you find the right choice for your trim options and wants.

 

Thanks Rasalas, I agree. I went with the XLT, do because of cost, but because I didn't want all the extras (like chrome in certain areas - i.e. door handles). Maybe someone else that has done the leather exchange will comment.

 

I went backwards a little in the posts and see that yours is a priority 10 retail. Interesting that I am under the impression none of the retail orders had been released yet. Congratulations on having it produced and underway to the next step!

 

My Ford Rep that orders all the trucks said the builds are more determined by the type and options then order date. Ford has determined internally what they are going to build first. The F450 Crew DRW was what they wanted to roll out first, so he said that's why mine got built first. I'm not sure if he knows 100% but it makes sense, given I ordered late and am getting mine early......

 

I would say he doesn't know what he is talking about. I ordered mine 4/18 and still has not been picked up. F450 Platinum.

 

AzureTruck, did you order the cameras? They are having supplier issue with the cameras.

Also, is yours a Crew Cab?

What about options, anything unique?

 

I did order the cameras but since I ordered way early in the process I was hoping that mine would be picked up.

I am probably going to go with a dealer trade at this point.