This was sent to me by David Salamone, who asked me to forward it to
the DML in case any Shelby Dak owners are interested:
-Jon-
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> After a tremendous amount of work (and a few obstacles) I'm proud to
>announce that the 1989 Shelby Dakota stripe packages are finally in
>production. I've been working on them for quite a while trying to get
>everything perfect. It's the most elaborate & detailed repro stripe package
>I've ever taken on. Due to it's immense size & complexity my initial cost
of
>producing it is about 5 times the usual.
>
> While working on the retail price for the package I researched the
>current list prices of what the 89 Shelby Dakota package would go for at
the
>dealer. The downside is that is they do not have all the pieces available.
>
> The largest piece, the bedside decal on the passenger side has been NS1
>(unavailable) for over 4 years now. It's the "holy grail" of SD decals and
>it's too complicated to have a regular decal shop cut one a single
>replacement. Due to that, there's alot of naked Shelby Dakota's running
>around.
>
> The total list price from the dealer for all pieces (except for the air
>cleaner) came out to 993.00. This would be IF the p/s bedside was still
>available and was priced the same as the driver side (125.00 each). If you
>figure in local sales tax (say 6% for example) that adds on 59.58 to total
>up to 1052.58. OUCH!!!
>
> Now for the better news, the price of my repro package. In order to
>stimulate a solid amount of initial sales (and so I can cover my initial
out
>of pocket investment) I'm going to provide non-procrastinating customers a
>healthy price break. Does 100.00 off sound healthy enough?
>
> For the first 60 days that they're available you save 100.00 off the
>regular price. The retail price for the complete package includes decals
for
>the fenders, doors, hood, tailgate & air cleaner (all but the windshield
>decal) for 550.00. To reward those who buy it during the first 60 days,
it's
>only 450.00. My goal is to sell at least 20 sets during this sale period.
>
> The quality of flawless. I've improved the sizing on some pieces to
make
>them install straighter (and easier). Unlike some of the factory pieces, it
>will be screen printed from a single sheet which means that all the colors
>will match perfectly. The set will also feature a special UV coating to
>protect it from sunlight and buffing. I'm also including a detailed
>installation guide with color placement photographs.
>
> This debut run of 100 sets is being printed now will be available in
>about 45 days. I'll have more specific production updates posted on the
SDML
>soon. What I'd like to ask of the Shelby Dakota owners out there is that
you
>contact me via e-mail at shelbydodge@mindspring.com or call me at
>904-388-4040 to help me set up a list
>of who's committed to purchase one of the first sets (and save 100.00).
>
> I'm working with Mike Weary of the "Shelby Dakota Registry" to spread
>the good news to as many owners as possible. In the upcoming week, I'm
going
>to try to get in touch with as many owners as I can. If you haven't spoke
to
>me recently (or changed your address) let me know so I can update my
>information.
>
>Thanks again for your support,
>
>David Salamone
>Positive Impressions
>PO Box 27073
>Jacksonville, Florida 32205
>e-mail- shelbydodge@mindspring.com
>phone- 904-388-4040
>
>"Making the world a better looking place, one Shelby Dodge at a time"
>
>
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