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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    Progress Update on 2005 Ford GT: As part of the ongoing repair of the GT I have been working on a solution to replace the bent OEM shocks. After months of collaboration with (Eric Saffell) AFCO, a leader in high-performance shock technology, I have successfully completed the design/development...
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    They were a custom order from Strasse Wheels. Took a while to get but as you can see I have time 😂
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    The motor is fine so short of the basics no big plans.
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    Photos of the day we bought our Ford GT's.

    The car came from a good friend and all I can say is he clearly ran out of talent trying to drive aggressively. Clean title and currently with Rich Brooks. I have just updated another thread with more pics. Tom
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    Interior was removed and completely cleaned and protected: The Carbon wheels have arrived: Suspension, new shock are coming next! Big thanks to Rich Brooks as he has been the guy responsible for doing and guiding this project! Long way to go and many parts to find/make still but its...
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    Been cranking along slowly but surely so i thought I would share some updates. The styling design is complete: The Frame and chassis are fully repaired and 100% Cooling system is completely restored:
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    Photos of the day we bought our Ford GT's.

    Not as pretty as she is soon to be!
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    No, I just brought it home while more parts are being sourced.
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    Haha! Yes that is me!
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    Rich Brooks from the GT Garage
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    The journey continues! Since it has been home last Rich has made some huge improvements. LOT's of work left but we are just chipping away at the parts. First phase was to get it mechanically functional and we are not too far off but the rear lower control arms are still a challenge to get...
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    Hi Chip, I noticed you were looking for some GT caps. I have an extra set of OEM caps in perfect...

    Hi Chip, I noticed you were looking for some GT caps. I have an extra set of OEM caps in perfect condition...
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    Pete, It was for sure in a container but that moisture makes it way in there. I have shipped a bunch of cars back and forth to Australia and it is pretty common. Just surface corrosion and it does wipe off easily, just a PITA because there is lots of clean up. Tom
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    Not your typical new GT Owner

    All the exposed aluminum has a salt/corrosive coating from being on the boat. Easy clean up but LOTS of clean up.