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  1. MAD IN NC

    Coolant Drain

    The plugs were not removed before. Just kept pressure on the plugs till they eventually let loose. When out probably 1 gal + additional came out. The grate is over the fans inn the hood (2), each one is separate over each fan held in with 6 T-27 Didn't check on the bleeder for the...
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    Leaving the trunk and clamshell open

    franimal, the license plate stand off kit can be found at: https://www.cooltechllc.com/ford-gt-parts-accessories/19-ford-gt-license-plate-spacers.html
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    Car blower/dryer

    I use a Stihl Magnum 600. 200+ MPH. Just washed car and took ~5 min to dry w no spots or streaks on a black FGT.
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    Leaving the trunk and clamshell open

    Question: still stock exhaust? That 6x8 has to block the heat.... also Cooltech has a license plate stand off kit or fab your own... it helps
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    Technical / Detail Photos

    Frank is right... you can do it by feel.... getting it out is easy, replacing takes patience...
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    Coolant Drain

    I just completed my flush.... I took out the plugs using a Allen/Socket and ratchet.... The radiator bleeder is in upper corner of grate drivers side. Book says remove grate which is a PIA but AZ Rich said work a screwdriver in there and ya can open valve... after ya put tubing on the petcock.
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    New GT Owner - Black no stripe

    You don’t need an extra ball..... ya have plenty. Extra shifter ball not in delivery pack LOL
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    NC Service

    Yo Tomcat. Long time... hope all is good. Looks like another FGT in Raleigh area.... finally.
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    NC Service

    Morning Mule Air. I had CrossRoads Ford in Fuquay Varina replace my air bags under recall. When I called the "in home" number on recall they connected me to a Durham dealer which never worked on a FGT - CAUTION!!! I use to know personally the Service Mgr. at Cross Roads in Fuquay Varina where...
  10. MAD IN NC

    THREE HUNDRED MILES PER HOUR

    Friggin Fantastic.... congrats Mark
  11. MAD IN NC

    Installed Safecraft Halon system recharge... where or what type?

    Update.... found the guy in this area. his tech is out for two week but he said he can easily change the agent to Novec 1230. I'll either mail empty and pick up in a few weeks and then post up contact, experience, price etc.....
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    Installed Safecraft Halon system recharge... where or what type?

    I’ve made ~ 15-20 calls. New product is Novec 1230. Verifying you can recover the Halon and “supposedly” use same system for Novec. Only thing Johanna said at the new SafeCraft was $189 plus I buy freight each way.... and holy crap is that $$$. Cheaper for me to drive it to them...
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    Installed Safecraft Halon system recharge... where or what type?

    Nothing about the FGT on website yet alone Halon type... call to Don forthcoming Was hoping once type is known, source locally through fire department.....
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    Installed Safecraft Halon system recharge... where or what type?

    Time to get a recharge on the 05 FGT Safecraft system. Does anybosy remeber what type of Halon to search for. I'm looking for a local supplier vs. sending back to Ca.
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    Happy Birthday Chip Beck..!!

    Happy birthday Chip
  16. MAD IN NC

    Anyone here buying a C8?

    Just stalking now... won’t be first year....
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    Am I now a moderator?

    Didn’t you use to maintain an email server for past Presidential candidate ?
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    Air Bag Recall - video of replacement

    Found same in my car.... in lieu of a dehumidifier in garage, I use from Girots these desiccant bags, one per car... https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/storage+desiccant+bags.do?from=Search&cx=0
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    Storing my 2006 GT

    where I live, no matter what I'll find a way to stretch the cars legs withing 2 months... sometimes its a short window but never had any issues.....
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    Spirit's Memorial March 15-17

    Woa!... I've been off site for a while and just saw this thread..... Good man, we did business together even before he sold and retired. We joked that Sheery and my wife looked like sisters... I digress in memories... I've some classic Fred pics from R1. Who do I send them to?