Let's bring the GT Guys to Florida (2nd attempt)


Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
I don't know what failed to happen last year. But let's try harder this time. We have several months to plan. Tentatively, late January - early February.

Oil changes and such are fine, but we need to make their big investment in travel worth their while.

Perhaps you are not aware of all the things these guys can do on the road. Well, give some thought to:

Engine oil change
Transmission fluid change
Engine coolant change
I/C coolant change
Brake fluid change
Clutch fluid change
Fuel filter change
Air filter change
Brake pads (Ford or Stillen)
Clutch (Ford or Stillen)
Painted calipers (we have quite a few sets that we paint ahead of time and install on site)
Headers (Ford Racing, Stainless Works, etc.)
Mufflers (GTG, Ford Racing, and Accufab are the most popular) and stock Mufflers
Bumper delete kits (GTG or CDC)
Pulley and tunes (GTG or Ford Racing most popular)
Cold air kit (GTG)
Lowering kit (T&A Shocks)
Shocks (Penske or Ahlman Engineering)
Short throw shifters (Ford Racing)
Mac relocate kit (GTG)
Speedhut gauges
Stock gauge replacement
Engine bay lights
Transmission cooler (Cool Tech)
Half shaft bolts (Ford or Accufab)
Front fascia grille (GTG)
Clamshell release hooks (GTG)
Seat grommet inserts (Exotic Care)
Carbon fiber parts (Kip parts if you already have them in hand, or Technocraft)
Tinted out taillights/marker lights (we have extra parts we can have ready before)
Replacement rear view mirror with back-up camera

Something else you're thinking of but don't see here? Well, just say so.

They can do almost anything on the road (with enough notice and part availability) except paintwork, but sometimes even paintwork can be done with enough lead time.

Please don't feel constrained by location. They may be able to do a tour of Florida if the workload supports it.

Step up with what you are interested in. And please spread the word to those who may not be on the forum often.

P.S. I am 30 min east of Sarasota, with 3 bay garage and 1 4-post lift. If anyone else is willing/able to host the GT Guys, please say so. A lift is not essential for most work.
 
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GKW05GT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 28, 2011
2,785
Fayetteville, Ga.
I would prefer north Florida maybe Jasonville but open. Maybe continuation to Atlanta but like last year could not get enough interest
Would want fluid changes, Speedhut gauges, maybe short shifter / bumper delete.
 
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Planecrazy232

GT Owner
Nov 28, 2012
79
Cape Coral, FL
Fluid changes and pulley & tune.
 

Howard

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 26, 2007
1,149
Florida/North Jersey
I'm in for various fluid changes belts and checks.

Howard
 

jaxgt

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 12, 2006
2,811
I would prefer north Florida maybe Jasonville but open. Maybe continuation to Atlanta but like last year could not get enough interest
Would want fluid changes, Speedhut gauges, maybe short shifter / bumper delete.

I for one am partial to Jacksonville! If so, have a nice shop with space for GTs and a lift. Also room for out-of-towners to stay at our house, provided they like dogs!
 

GKW05GT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 28, 2011
2,785
Fayetteville, Ga.
I for one am partial to Jacksonville! If so, have a nice shop with space for GTs and a lift. Also room for out-of-towners to stay at our house, provided they like dogs!

Thanks that works for me and also would like an exhaust system
 

Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
I need installation of the Mac relocate kit I already have, including quick release fittings for the amp and speaker boxes.

And, replace CDC bumper delete painted panel and grill with GT Guy grill.
 

Sinovac

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,862
Largo, Florida
Bumper delete for me.
 

tgilbert

GT Owner
Feb 25, 2012
45
Tampa
I'm in Tampa and I would be interested in utilizing some of the service items as listed. Tgilbert 2006 Heritage
 

Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
It would be helpful to list the services. No commitment at this point. When we seem to have reached the target audience, the GT Guys can review this thread, contact everyone, and work through the logistics.

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Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
Shameless bump.

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GKW05GT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 28, 2011
2,785
Fayetteville, Ga.
There have to be some guys in Atlanta that would go as far as Jacksonville for service. Although come to think of it Ga.Dawg fans are probably sick of Jacksonville.
 

Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
There have to be some guys in Atlanta that would go as far as Jacksonville for service. Although come to think of it Ga.Dawg fans are probably sick of Jacksonville.

Well now...you know that I-75 runs through Atlanta, from Detroit to Sarasota. Seems like Atlanta could be a stopover if anyone has a garage.
 

1418

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Nov 14, 2005
786
south FL
A bit south of you guys but put me down for the Miami area... (already sent a brief e-mail to Rich for logistics sake)
 

TO AWSUM

Ford GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 4, 2007
1,512
Niceville FL
I would prefer north Florida maybe Jasonville but open.

+1
 

GKW05GT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 28, 2011
2,785
Fayetteville, Ga.
Well now...you know that I-75 runs through Atlanta, from Detroit to Sarasota. Seems like Atlanta could be a stopover if anyone has a garage.

The problem is I can't seem to get any interest in Atlanta and have no lift in my garage. Mitchell, Jaxgt, made a generous offer to and a solution to accommodate what we need.

I for one am partial to Jacksonville! If so, have a nice shop with space for GTs and a lift. Also room for out-of-towners to stay at our house, provided they like dogs!

Sure hope we can make this happen
 

jaxgt

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 12, 2006
2,811
The problem is I can't seem to get any interest in Atlanta and have no lift in my garage. Mitchell, Jaxgt, made a generous offer to and a solution to accommodate what we need.



Sure hope we can make this happen

I can provide shop with drive on lift, most tools, lodging for many, and beer. Everything but ladies.
 

GKW05GT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
May 28, 2011
2,785
Fayetteville, Ga.
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Mike Mosing

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 9, 2009
981
Florisiana
Would consider getting two cars to JAX. Fluid and belt changes, windshield change, speedhut gauge's in one car, and misc adjustments. (hood latch lever, pax side blinker replacement ect.)
 

thegtguy

*Supporting Vendor* GT Owner
Apr 20, 2006
552
MI
Trip

Thanks Gary for setting up a trip for us to head down to FL. With the response here and with the ongoing list I have it looks like we can take the next step in setting up the trip for us to leave cold, snowy, cold MI sometime in Feb and head South. We would drive down (so we will have plenty of room for parts and tools) bringing our truck and trailer making multiple stops along the way. Looks like we have a few volunteers that have some shop space for us to use for a day or two. If I could have everyone interested send me an email directly (richgtguy@gmail.com) I can give you an estimate for the requested work.
Looking forward to heading South for a little while over the winter!