Outstanding contact from Ford World Headquarters in Detroit


fjpikul

fjpikul

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I received an e-mail from Ford World Headquarters in Detroit today contacting me and requesting my assistance on the new Ford GT. It stated I had been selected to give my opinions on and suggestions on portions of the new car development in the near future. This apparently stems from my original ownership of a 2005 GT and a Ford exec we met at the Chicago Auto Show in February. I can't find this guys business card, but Ed Sims, Big Inch Blake, Howard and I all chanced to meet him at the show and we exchanged information after a long chat. If I choose to participate, I will travel to Detroit for a few days at an as of now unspecified date. I'm waiting to hear from the other three guys to see if they received similar requests. How lucky can one guy get? It did not, at this time, specify any non-disclosures. I responded immediately in the affirmative. This should be REALLY interesting.
 
How cool for you is that? Congrats! Subscribed for updates...
 
Way to go Frank what a great opportunity.
 
I want in too! Darn, how lucky. Or is this a function of todays date....
 
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Pretty sure this is April Fools
 
Yes, April Fool. But the real story is Dr. Frank landed a contract modeling mankinis.
 
Xcentric said:
Yes, April Fool. But the real story is Dr. Frank landed a contract modeling mankinis.
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HE GOT ME-- but his mankini contract requires a strategically place pair of sweat socks.
 
My former CEO was going on long deserved vacation to a private island. A group of us decided to chip in for a gift. When he opened the box, it contained the requisite Speedo and a potato. There was a note that reminded him that the potato goes in front, not the back. ;- ))
 
Damn. Forgot the date!
 
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Check your FB Fred, I have preordered a 17 GT in a secret color, torch red. I was not supposed to disclose the color until the LA show. It is 672 hp, 2650 pounds, 0-60 in 2.7. The build date is 4-1-17.
 
Silverbullitt said:
Check your FB Fred, I have preordered a 17 GT in a secret color, torch red. I was not supposed to disclose the color until the LA show. It is 672 hp, 2650 pounds, 0-60 in 2.7. The build date is 4-1-17.
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April Fools :)
 
Frankie - you were 59 minutes too early with this posting. PDST.
 
fjpikul said:
If I choose to participate, I will travel to Detroit for a few days at an as of now unspecified date....
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From Texas?
 
Was your contact via Satellite?

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Check your FB Fred, I have preordered a 17 GT in a secret color, torch red. I was not supposed to disclose the color until the LA show. It is 672 hp, 2650 pounds, 0-60 in 2.7. The build date is 4-1-17.
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Sounds like a lot'a Texan Bull to me.
 

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fjpikul said:
I received an e-mail from Ford World Headquarters in Detroit today contacting me and requesting my assistance on the new Ford GT. It stated I had been selected to give my opinions on and suggestions on portions of the new car development in the near future. This apparently stems from my original ownership of a 2005 GT and a Ford exec we met at the Chicago Auto Show in February. I can't find this guys business card, but Ed Sims, Big Inch Blake, Howard and I all chanced to meet him at the show and we exchanged information after a long chat. If I choose to participate, I will travel to Detroit for a few days at an as of now unspecified date. I'm waiting to hear from the other three guys to see if they received similar requests. How lucky can one guy get? It did not, at this time, specify any non-disclosures. I responded immediately in the affirmative. This should be REALLY interesting.
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I know your first question is going to be " Where are the Bottle Holders !! " :biggrin

"You couldn't fool anyone on the most foolingist day of your life if you had an Electrified fooling machine..":facepalm:
Homer Simpson...
 
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I know your first question is going to be " Where are the Bottle Holders !! " :biggrin
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I thought it would be it has to come in RED.
 
BlackICE said:
I thought it would be it has to come in RED.
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That's too Predictable for Frank . He wants to impress these guys !! :biggrin
 
Ralphie, is that one of yours? I had a good time composing it. My good friend Ed Sims was supposed to chime in, but he is MIA. If something like this happened, this would be the last place I'd announce it, to all my good friends. Ha ha
 
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