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  1. usmcfred

    2017+ Drawing Showing Belly Pan Screw Locations by Length

    I'm about to do my first Oil service on the '18 FGT. I know I saw a posting last year showing a schematic drawing of the different screw length locations for the belly pan. I've tried the Search function but can't seem to locate it. If someone could find this and post, that would be most...
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    Ford to Replace Its Historic Product Development Center in Dearborn

    Some interesting history on Ford's PDC launched in the mid-50's and now being raised for its replacement. Enjoy ... usmcfred...
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    Another Wing Paint Damage Issue

    I had the '18 GT out for a long run today in this glorious early Fall weather here in MA. Got back, parked the car and raised the rear wing as directed to prevent the paint gouging problem to the rear quarter panels caused by the INBOARD leading edge of the wing "tipping" if stored in the down...
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    Another Wing Paint Damage Issue

    I had the '18 GT out for a long run today in this glorious early Fall weather here in MA. Got back, parked the car and raised the rear wing as directed to prevent the paint gouging problem to the rear quarter panels caused by the INBOARD leading edge of the wing "tipping" if stored in the down...
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    Small Pouch with Embroidered Ford Logo on ebay

    I happened to find this 10" X 6" pouch on ebay. I bought two and plan to use one in each of the 2006 and 2018 GT's for misc. items such as Registration and Inspection docs, pad and pen, garage door remote, etc. It has a nice Ford blue logo embroidered on the front of the canvas pouch and the...
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    Small Pouch with Embroidered Ford Logo

    I happened to find this 10" X 6" pouch on ebay. I bought two and plan to use one in each of the 2006 and 2018 GT's for misc. items such as Registration and Inspection docs, pad and pen, garage door remote, etc. It has a nice Ford blue logo embroidered on the front of the canvas pouch and the...
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    18 Mile 2017 Heritage Edition For Sale

    NASCAR's Brad Keselowski drove his 2017 Heritage only 18 miles. Now it's for sale. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/nascars-brad-keselowski-put-18-miles-on-his-2017-ford-gt-heritage-edition—now-its-your-turn/ar-BB10rupy?li=BBnbfcL
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    Original 1969 Ford GT40 Competition Car vs. 2006 Ford GT vs. 2018 Ford GT Competition

    Short video from Legendary Motorcars (Canada) exercising our three favorite Fords on the track at speed. I believe their shop did a meticulous restoration of the '69 shown here. usmcfred
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    Hagerty's Take on the New FGT

    A very bizarre review ... usmcfred https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/08/16/woodward-drag-race-in-worlds-worst-ford-gt
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    The Little Known MERCURY GT 40's

    https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/10/04/fords-little-known-mercury-gt40s?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HagertyNews_Engaged I never knew this. How about you? usmcfred
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    PPI In Plattsburgh, NY

    Looking for someone residing in or near Plattsburgh, NY who could do a quick pre-purchase inspection of a vehicle I am considering buying. I am mostly concerned with cosmetics and paperwork. A half hour visit should do it. Please send a PM if you can handle. Thanks much. usmcfred
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    PPI In Plattsburgh, NY

    Anyone living in or near Plattsburgh, NY who could do a quick pre-purchase inspection this week of a vehicle I am considering buying? I am mostly concerned with cosmetics and paperwork. A half hour visit should do it. Thanks much. usmcfred
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    Lamborghini Centenario

    Number to be made: 20. Price: $2.5 million. Question: Did Lambo rip off a percentage of Ford's design? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSY6opAa2Nc usmcfred
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    The Day Has Finally Arrived

    Pics Now Posted Today was one of the best days of my life! Please note that I have retired my avatar of the last 12 years, my white with blue stripes '06 FGT ... BECAUSE ... I took delivery today of J143 and spent some 2 1/2 hours with Steve Coates who patiently explained all of the car's...
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    My visit to MultiMatic - Red, White and Ford Blue on the 4th

    I traveled to and back from Toronto yesterday taking advantage of the Independence Day holiday here in the states as it’s not a heavy day for air travel. The visit had been arranged by my Ford GT Concierge as my car VIN J143 is now well into its build. Touring this facility with its very...
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    J143 ABOUT TO BEGIN ITS BUILD

    This is so freaking exciting! usmcfred From: Michael-Ford GT Concierge Sent: Friday, June 08, 2018 3:47 PM To: Fredric Hammerle Cc: Ford GT <customer@fordgtconcierge.com> Subject: Ford GT Hello Mr. Hammerle, I hope you have been well. I have good news, your car is approximately 2 weeks...
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    AUTO WEEK: 7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FORD GT SUPERCAR

    This just out from Auto Week 2/13/18 ... usmcfred http://autoweek.com/article/supercars/7-things-know-about-ford-gt
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    Front Wheel Well Opening Ports

    Has Rich come up with an easy on/off "barrier" to prevent debris from exiting the rear of the front wheelwells? If so, what is his current website or contact info? The old GT Guys website seems to be out of service. Thanks, usmcfred
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    Delivery Delay

    Looks like Ford has recognized that they will not get to 250 deliveries in CY 2017. Bummer, however I'm still ecstatic to be one of the lucky First 500. usmcfred Dear Fred, We are writing to you regarding the status of your Ford GT. As you know, the Ford GT is a low-volume, hand-built...
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    CERAMIC PAINT COATING

    I stumbled across this ad for a clear ceramic paint coating so thought I would pass it along as there has been discussion of film protection like XPEL for both the 05/06 and the new GT and this could be an alternative protective paint treatment. Does anyone have experience with this coating and...