Ford Gt barn find

[Twturbo]

Yea seems reckless to let it run like that but amazing that it had no cell lights

 

[69b302]

To keep running it, when it is obvious there are issues, is just looking for more problems. Poor car, hopefully it lands in more competent hands soon.

 

[twobjshelbys]

Biohazard Ford GT Found and Rescued From Hoarder House

After 15 years of sitting in a garage, this 2006 Ford GT was discovered caked in mold, and thankfully saved.

www.thedrive.com

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Flood Damaged imo.

 

[drilling]

why would u try to start a car (no less a valuable one) that has been sitting 15 years without checking any fluids, draining the fuel or doing any kind of preemptive due diligence is beyond me.I am amazed it started.

But how would you do that in a small garage like that? Isnt it better to fill it up witj fresh fuel mixed with Stabil and hope for the best? Them transport it to the nearest mechanic?

 

[69b302]

But how would you do that in a small garage like that? Isnt it better to fill it up witj fresh fuel mixed with Stabil and hope for the best? Them transport it to the nearest mechanic?

You would properly inflate the tires, and then tow it out of the garage and to a shop to flush the old fuel and other maintenance before attempting to start.

 

[extrap]

I would've showed up with a tire inflator and a tow hook, in case the OEM hook was missing, and towed it out and away. Never would've started it. And apparently the hook was missing based on where the tow guy attached

 

[drilling]

I would've showed up with a tire inflator and a tow hook, in case the OEM hook was missing, and towed it out and away. Never would've started it. And apparently the hook was missing based on where the tow guy attached

My car sat for a year. Just added 7 gallons of fresh fuel with Stabil. Can I start it?

 

[twobjshelbys]

Yep. You didn't say how much old fuel was in it but you should use up the tank as soon as you can. But with the GT's mileage that won't be too long

 

[extrap]

My car sat for a year. Just added 7 gallons of fresh fuel with Stabil. Can I start it?

1 year? ... Yeah, I'd start it and drive ... well, after checking all fluids and filters.

 

[PeteK]

My car sat for a year. Just added 7 gallons of fresh fuel with Stabil. Can I start it?

YES. Don't get wigged out about it. But as twobjshelbys said, use it up and replace with fresh. I would also add a bottle of Chevron Techron Concentrate to the new tank of fuel.

What the hell are you doing letting your car sit for a year? If you were married to a supermodel (maybe you are), would you let her sit for a year?

 

[2112]

Might want to stay out of heavy boost out of abundance of caution until you have emptied the tank.

 

[Ed Sims]

Wow! Crazy story. Gross petri dish interior!

Ed

 

[SYCO GT]

Yep. You didn't say how much old fuel was in it but you should use up the tank as soon as you can. But with the GT's mileage that won't be too long

Hey, at one point, my '06 Ford GT had the highest EPA rating of the vehicles in my garage. 21 mpg Highway was a solid number!

 

[MR. 5 MPG]

SYCO GT: You ought to get a personalized license plate "21 MPG." That'd drive the greenies mad.