Wessermgm 2024 King Ranch Build

[wessermgm]

Well, a lot of you watched my failed effort to get a 2024 KR built by Ford. After nine months of waiting and still not scheduled as of Thursday, I took a deal from Long McArthur Ford out of Salina, KS - home of Ford Video Guy, Tim Bartz. I have bought from Granger on a special order before and I have bought probably 10+ cars/trucks off lots. The folks at Long McArthur are a lot like the folks at Granger. Pretty much no BS. I got the deal done online and I was at the dealership about 20 minutes.

It is an early Job 2 build, so it has the PAT delete (63x). I have made my peace with it as the only real reason I wanted the PAT was because I felt that 2024s without it would be considered lesser since most would have it. I am now of the belief that the vast majority of 2024 KR and Plats will not have the PAT. Couple that with the reality that my order was not going to built and delivered until likely October, I realized that after my summer driving season, my trade equity was about to go straight into the crapper. In fact, in Texas it already did. My 2022 Platinum was getting offered around $44-$46k all around town. Apparently, there is a dearth of high trimmed used F-150s in Kansas. The Long McArhur team got me $50k for my trade.

So I pulled the trigger and cancelled my order. No complaints with the guys at Granger. They did nothing wrong. They can only sell what Ford will build.

So here is the initial pics - unsullied by my mods that are forthcoming:

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[wessermgm]

And the first mod is...

removal of the very cool, but very carpeted KR floor mats:

Replaced with the WeatherTech HP FloorLiner (2nd Gen) in Cocoa:

All fit perfectly and the color is a pretty good match for the KR. I will keep my carpet ones for when I am picking up clients. This is solid though for day to day use and with three boys, a necessity.

 

[wyoming]

Beautiful truck! Looking forward to seeing what you do to it!

 

[okmurdog]

Congrats!

I did the exact same mod regarding the floor mats, and very happy with the result.

I also added the Ford splash guards on the front and rear.

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

Well, a lot of you watched my failed effort to get a 2024 KR built by Ford. After nine months of waiting and still not scheduled as of Thursday, I took a deal from Long McArthur Ford out of Salina, KS - home of Ford Video Guy, Tim Bartz. I have bought from Granger on a special order before and I have bought probably 10+ cars/trucks off lots. The folks at Long McArthur are a lot like the folks at Granger. Pretty much no BS. I got the deal done online and I was at the dealership about 20 minutes.

It is an early Job 2 build, so it has the PAT delete (63x). I have made my peace with it as the only real reason I wanted the PAT was because I felt that 2024s without it would be considered lesser since most would have it. I am now of the belief that the vast majority of 2024 KR and Plats will not have the PAT. Couple that with the reality that my order was not going to built and delivered until likely October, I realized that after my summer driving season, my trade equity was about to go straight into the crapper. In fact, in Texas it already did. My 2022 Platinum was getting offered around $44-$46k all around town. Apparently, there is a dearth of high trimmed used F-150s in Kansas. The Long McArhur team got me $50k for my trade.

So I pulled the trigger and cancelled my order. No complaints with the guys at Granger. They did nothing wrong. They can only sell what Ford will build.

So here is the initial pics - unsullied by my mods that are forthcoming:

Do you mind getting a measurement for me?

The size of this gap?

 

[wessermgm]

Do you mind getting a measurement for me?

The size of this gap?

I measured it at 3 15/16" inches wide and 4 1/4" inches high. TBF, I had to use a hard ruler as my neighbor has my tape measure.

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

I measured it at 3 15/16" inches wide and 4 1/4" inches high. TBF, I had to use a hard ruler as my neighbor has my tape measure.

No problem, thank you!!

 

[Atvinstructor]

Can I ask how your deposit was handled by Granger?

 

[bkohn2]

Well, a lot of you watched my failed effort to get a 2024 KR built by Ford. After nine months of waiting and still not scheduled as of Thursday, I took a deal from Long McArthur Ford out of Salina, KS - home of Ford Video Guy, Tim Bartz. I have bought from Granger on a special order before and I have bought probably 10+ cars/trucks off lots. The folks at Long McArthur are a lot like the folks at Granger. Pretty much no BS. I got the deal done online and I was at the dealership about 20 minutes.

It is an early Job 2 build, so it has the PAT delete (63x). I have made my peace with it as the only real reason I wanted the PAT was because I felt that 2024s without it would be considered lesser since most would have it. I am now of the belief that the vast majority of 2024 KR and Plats will not have the PAT. Couple that with the reality that my order was not going to built and delivered until likely October, I realized that after my summer driving season, my trade equity was about to go straight into the crapper. In fact, in Texas it already did. My 2022 Platinum was getting offered around $44-$46k all around town. Apparently, there is a dearth of high trimmed used F-150s in Kansas. The Long McArhur team got me $50k for my trade.

So I pulled the trigger and cancelled my order. No complaints with the guys at Granger. They did nothing wrong. They can only sell what Ford will build.

So here is the initial pics - unsullied by my mods that are forthcoming:

Beautiful truck! Congrats!

 

[Beaux]

I’m very impressed with this dealer. I just finalized a deal for a 24 King Ranch with them today. I’ll head out later this week to pick it up.

 

[lrb_35128]

Wes -

Sorry you didn't get the truck you ordered, but glad you finally have a set of key in hand.

I look forward to comparing notes on mods. I have the same WeatherTech mats on order...

Cheers!

 

[powerboatr]

And the first mod is...

removal of the very cool, but very carpeted KR floor mats:

Replaced with the WeatherTech HP FloorLiner (2nd Gen) in Cocoa:

All fit perfectly and the color is a pretty good match for the KR. I will keep my carpet ones for when I am picking up clients. This is solid though for day to day use and with three boys, a necessity.

That is strange it didnt come with the factory rubber mats ..still a great looking ride
Here . Almost evey Ford is orderd with carpet mats snd factory rubber mats

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Well, a lot of you watched my failed effort to get a 2024 KR built by Ford. After nine months of waiting and still not scheduled as of Thursday, I took a deal from Long McArthur Ford out of Salina, KS - home of Ford Video Guy, Tim Bartz. I have bought from Granger on a special order before and I have bought probably 10+ cars/trucks off lots. The folks at Long McArthur are a lot like the folks at Granger. Pretty much no BS. I got the deal done online and I was at the dealership about 20 minutes.

It is an early Job 2 build, so it has the PAT delete (63x). I have made my peace with it as the only real reason I wanted the PAT was because I felt that 2024s without it would be considered lesser since most would have it. I am now of the belief that the vast majority of 2024 KR and Plats will not have the PAT. Couple that with the reality that my order was not going to built and delivered until likely October, I realized that after my summer driving season, my trade equity was about to go straight into the crapper. In fact, in Texas it already did. My 2022 Platinum was getting offered around $44-$46k all around town. Apparently, there is a dearth of high trimmed used F-150s in Kansas. The Long McArhur team got me $50k for my trade.

So I pulled the trigger and cancelled my order. No complaints with the guys at Granger. They did nothing wrong. They can only sell what Ford will build.

So here is the initial pics - unsullied by my mods that are forthcoming:

Congrats on your F-150, Wes! Here's to many adventures with your ride. Thanks for being a member of the community!

 

[wessermgm]

That is strange it didnt come with the factory rubber mats ..still a great looking ride
Here . Almost evey Ford is orderd with carpet mats snd factory rubber mats

I still have my factory ones from the last truck. I could have put them in, but I wanted a better color match to the King.

 

[wessermgm]

I have been enjoying learning my Powerboost. I might start a thread on it later. There is a learning curve, but I think I am getting the hang of it and I drove 12.6 miles last night with 6.8 electric miles. I thought that was pretty good!

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