Parts availability for FGTs in the future..is this going to be a problem????


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Do any of you guys know what Fords obligation is to continue manufacturing parts for the FGT? For how long must they manufacture parts? Does this extend to all parts? Is there a formula they follow based on cars produced?

Is there a real problem with parts now and if so how difficult is it to get parts?

If there is a problem now or if there will be in the future won't this adversely affect value?

Info and thoughts appreciated.

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I definitely think that Ford didn't anticipate people crashing the cars at the astronomical rate they have. You can't go a week without hearing about one getting dinged it seems like.

*p.s* some suppliers have already gone out of business. Good luck on getting those parts.
 
DBK said:
*p.s* some suppliers have already gone out of business. Good luck on getting those parts.
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That sure doesn't give me a lot of confidence! :thumbsdow

But, expected given the harsh realities of our economy. The problem is I don't see any government policies to bailout the Ford GT parts shortage. Which suppliers should I lobby my congressmen to support? Just kidding.
 
Parts.

Waxer said:
If there is a problem now or if there will be in the future won't this adversely affect value? :confused
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No. It will make it more expensive to maintain your car and it may shrink the number of cars available as some may not be able to be rebuilt due to lack of parts. But it will probably increase the value of original undamaged cars. How is parts availability for vintage Daytona Coupes, GT40s, Bugattis, and Dusenburgs? Non existent parts availability certainly hasn't hurt their values.

Chip
 
Not sure that's a reasonable analogy.....

4200 Ford GT's

150 or so GT-40's (and the street cars with no race history seem to be worth MUCH less than the race cars)

6 Cobra Daytonas
 
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Parts should be no problem ,as long as you don't need any !!!!
Seriously ,There will always be some one who will fabricate parts as needed .
Keep in touch with Rich ,Dennis and Shadowman!!!
Specracer has a warehouse full of spares !!! Torrie has a nice collection as well.
Start stocking your own parts dept.Maybe between all of us we can keep our gals going for many years to come.
 
Roketman: You may have hit on something!

Maybe members could create a parts fund that could purchase various parts through one of our approved vendors that could be sold to members at a discount. Just a thought. Don't ask me to explain how this would work yet as I haven't thought it through at this point. Just thinking out loud.

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Have Ford ever made any statement about long-term parts availability for the GT?
 
Neilda said:
Have Ford ever made any statement about long-term parts availability for the GT?
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I believe there is a 10 year parts availability requirement set by US law. However given the current financial situation in the auto industry, I see that requirement pail in comparison to other priorities required to stay in business!
 
Let's be reasonable.

centerpunch said:
Not sure that's a reasonable analogy.....
4200 Ford GT's
150 or so GT-40's (and the street cars with no race history seem to be worth MUCH less than the race cars)
6 Cobra Daytonas
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I'm not sure what you're getting at here??? I'm talking about parts availability effecting car value. I'm not comparing the Ford GT value to a Datona Coupe. Production #'s aren't all that relevant. Some extreemly rare cars aren't worth anything because nobody wants them. How about a one of one Vega? Some cars produced in 4 and 5 figure volume are worth a bunch because of high demand even though there are no dealership parts available.

4038 Ford GTs minus exports and total losses have the U.S. GT population under 3000 cars today.
Original Cobras-- about 1000 cars
Original Shelby Mustangs--Over 10,000 cars

Ford dealerships don't carry any OEM parts for them. Race cars are worth more than street cars....OK.....agreed.....but what does that have to do with parts availability effecting car values??

I owned a 1969 Trans Am. By 1971, just two years out of production, the supply of hoods, rear spoilers, and front fender air extractors were gone and they were never available from Pontiac again. Wrecked cars where the hood was not repairable could not be made back into a TA so the total # of 1969 TAs kept shrinking from 697 originals to about 200 today. They got more valuable, not less valuable.

I think the analogy is very reasonable. :cheers

Chip
 
I made the remark some while ago that there's a whole bunch of people driving around in classic cars from the 1950's and 60's who have about as much chance as finding spare parts as Elvis appearing on American Idol.

I'm anxious about such a 'new' car as the GT finding major parts so difficult (new door, new clamshell etc), less worried about engine components.

However, parts availability, in my humble opinion, won't hurt the underlying value of our cars - not that many of us are too bothered about values in any event.
 
Value is determined only by demand and supply. One could argue that parts shortage lowers demand, but it also lowers the supply of (rebuilt, or repaired) FGTs. Part supply shortages also increase the prices of existing parts, new, or used. I would guess a FGT in good condition is worth much more in parts than its value whole! It is a shame to see some of the salvaged cars sitting out in the weather knowing what those parts are worth if maintained in good condition.
 
I have been fortunate

As an original owner of a 1966 Mustang 2+2 Fastback, I've felt very fortunate to find the parts support fantastic. A few years ago I purchased brand new Ford Manufactured hub caps for the car. The aftermarket support of the '64½ - '66 Mustangs is fantastic, and the '67 - '73 is extremely strong.

It will be harder to get this type of support for our gals, as we don't have those build numbers, but as long as this "quasi" organisation exists, there will be support to reproduce parts that are desired by the community.

I would also hope, as time wears on, that in building "the Pace Car for an Entire Company" that we will enjoy certain Ford support, perhaps at a level different than through the dealerships and standard outlets - because the Company will wish to have our cars seen by the public, as they are truly unique works of art - which no other company has tried to create - a newly engineered replica of a classic that is incomparable, and known the world over.
 
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I came across this today:

www.nextengine.com

Not sure if it's already been posted here....

The Jay Leno video is interesting.
 
Wow. Thanks for sharing.
 
Impressive technology.
 
Neilda said:
I came across this today:

www.nextengine.com

Not sure if it's already been posted here....

The Jay Leno video is interesting.
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OEM parts??? We don't NEED no stinkin' OEM parts!!!

THANKS, NEIL!:thumbsup:thumbsup
 
it is my understanding that a Auto manufacturer in the USA is legaly bound to provide spare parts for the cars that they make for 11 years after production? is this true or not in the Ford GT's case???
 
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