Been around GT's for 7 years and finally an owner!!!!!


thegtguy

*Supporting Vendor* GT Owner
Apr 20, 2006
546
MI
Well I know the rules about posting pics of wrecked cars, that it has to be your car. Well I didn't hurt it but, I picked it up this way. Since the stars have finally aligned correctly I am now the new owner of a White/blue (second favorite color combo) in need of some repair, 05' GT. Here it is in state of teardown. Special thanks to GT Joey for setting me up with the previous owner. Looks like he will have more parts for his museum, once this one is back on the road. Stay tuned as we have some new things that we plan on trying on this one to set it apart from the rest. I will have to ask GT Joey to save me a spot at Carlisle now. Now we just need to find the right deal for Denis too!! Way back in development days I asked to be part of the team only dreaming of getting the chance to get to drive one back then, now finally after 7 years I just need to put this one together and it shall be mine to drive whenever I want. Now I can officially ask to add owner to the forum name!!

Yes, we still have other cars to work on before I can put my time into this one. It will have to wait its turn in line. (Sounds like a midnight, after hours project)!!!



Rich
 
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MAD IN NC

Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
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Feb 14, 2006
4,211
North Carolina
Rich let me be the first to say CONGRATS and well deserved:cheers

You and Dennis are a key part of the family here...

See ya in Carlsile.


now for Dennis we need a "red" one


PS - aren't you glad you've been saving all those left over parts all these years:rofl
 
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standj

GT OWNER
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 23, 2007
755
Wyoming
WAY TO GO RICH!!!!!!!!

John
 

vramani

GT Owner
Jan 25, 2009
29
Congrats on the car

and thank you for helping me get mine to Houston - HARD TO find someone as detailed and that cares the way you do. Look forward to working with you!:cheers
 

dbk

The Favor Factory™
Staff member
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jul 30, 2005
15,187
Metro Detroit
Rich let me be the first to say CONGRATS and well deserved:cheers

You wouldn't be the first punk. :bored :biggrin

Congratulations again Rich. Well deserved.
 
H

HHGT

Guest
Congrats Rich. No one is more deserving. Best of luck.
 

JOETWINT

FORD GT OWNER
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Jan 22, 2008
431
Brooklyn N.Y.
Congrats and lots of luck with her....I am sure she will be better than new when your done with her.
 

Kip Ewing

CF Vendor
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Feb 23, 2007
288
Suburban Detroit
Congrats Rich!

Yahooo!

One for the Team!

Way to go Rich!
 

B O N Y

MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
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Sep 5, 2005
12,110
Fresno, Ca.
Congrats, like the color :)
Glad for you!!
 

BlackICE

GT Owner
Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
Rich that's great! Enjoy bringing her back to life. I know you will have some tweaks for the car making it better than when it left the factory.
 
Aug 25, 2006
4,436
Rich; you know my thoughts as we have discussed it many times.

I truly could not be happier for you and now like you look for the day that Denis has his gal too.

All the best my friend

Shadowman
 

ChipBeck

GT Owner
Staff member
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Feb 13, 2006
5,773
Scottsdale, Arizona
Target acquisition.

Way back in development days I asked to be part of the team only dreaming of getting the chance to get to drive one back then, now finally after 7 years I just need to put this one together and it shall be mine to drive whenever I want. Rich

Rich,

Outstanding!! :thumbsup :banana :cheers

I am very happy you have acquired that Ford GT. Your fans on this forum, like me, vicariously enjoy your purchase and we want to follow it's reconstruction. So could I burden you with a request that you post frequent and numerous photos of your GT rebuild? The vast majority of us cannot do what you do and we find it most entertaining to watch you perform a task in 30 minutes that would take us three days. Keep us in the loop Rich and again, congratulations!

Chip
 

Shelby#18

GTX1 Owner/Moderator
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Dec 15, 2006
1,623
Nev./So. Cal./Minn.
Way to go Rich!! You know that will buff right out don't you.... Next will be Dennis & Kip....
 

tmcphail

GT Owner/Vendor
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Apr 24, 2006
4,102
St Augustine, Florida
Fantastic Rich !
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,508
Belleville, IL
So you guys lied to me when you said RED was your favorite color?

Congrats buddy.
 

Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Oct 18, 2006
1,361
Washington State
:thumbsup:thumbsup 'WAY TO GO, RICH!!!!!! :thumbsup:thumbsup


I'll be darned! Here all this time I thought you already OWNED one!:willy
 

STORMCAT

GT
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May 25, 2006
7,553
Ft. Lauderdale
Hey Rich,
Great to hear.. I'd say welcome to the family .. But you're already here !! :banana
 

ENZO BTR

GT Owner
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Sep 11, 2005
1,048
Southern California
Thrilled by this news Rich. Talk about the perfect GT owner. That car doesn't know how good she's got it.

CONGRATS!! :thumbsup
 

Copenhagen GT

GT Owner
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Jun 5, 2008
1,178
Copenhagen, Denmark
I can´t believe all you guys above have forgotten to point out to this "newbie" how important it is to have a car thoroughly inspected by experienced owners before rushing out and buying a damaged FGT:wink:wink







Congratulations on your new car :biggrin

:cheers
Anders
 

Neilda

GT Owner
Oct 19, 2005
3,559
London, UK
Congrats on the car.

Please do take lots of photos as your work continues.... :cheers