Rich Brooks' stripe delete black GT for sale on BaT

[extrap]

Feel free to delete this if it's not my place to post it, or in case Rich wanted to do it himself, but for now since he hasn't: He's selling a black stripe delete on BaT right now, ends Dec 8

6k-Mile 2005 Ford GT

Bid for the chance to own a 6k-Mile 2005 Ford GT at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #92,744.

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[RPM217]

I believe a few Forum members (myself included) made comments on the listing. I'm sure it'll bring a good #

 

[partssmann]

Maybe the only time one might wave the PPI if they recognized who owned it. Just look at the pictures of all the detailed mechanics and you know they were taken by someone who knows the car. Good luck with the sale Rich.

 

[thegtguy]

I approve and was going to give it a day on BAT then post it on here, but you beat me to it. I appreciate the comments on here and on BAT. Thank you.
On the pics I worked with the photographer and wanted more shots than anyone else has done in certain areas to show how nice this car is.
I'm hoping to do more cars like this as well.

Feel free to delete this if it's not my place to post it, or in case Rich wanted to do it himself, but for now since he hasn't: He's selling a black stripe delete on BaT right now, ends Dec 8

6k-Mile 2005 Ford GT

Bid for the chance to own a 6k-Mile 2005 Ford GT at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #92,744.

bringatrailer.com

 

[MTV8]

The car looks great. What are your thoughts on using those front lift points instead of the more inboard locations that are typically recommended?

 

[steved57]

GLWS RIch

 

[thegtguy]

Also, just in case there is any question. This is NOT my personal car; it is a customer car I am helping him list in on BAT.





As to the question on the lift points. This is how you pick them up with an a symmetrical hoist. The hoist arms are not long enough to reach the rear chassis pads and the inboard chassis pads, so we pick them as in the pics. We use hockey pucks in the front to space the lift away from the car so the side splitter and or the inner fender can be removed.

Now before we get into whose right/wrong and all that keyboard warrior BullSh*%, this is my opinion. And yes, everyone has one.
If someone is doing real work on a car, it is a done on this kind of hoist. Drive on hoists are for storage and alignments. Work can be done on drive ons but most of the time it is messy (depending on what you are doing) and Pain in the A%$. Many of you have been around me and know how I feel about working drive ons. I do it, but it is not the preferred "working" hoist.

 

[fjpikul]

Tell us how you really feel.

 

[JWZ]

Also, just in case there is any question. This is NOT my personal car; it is a customer car I am helping him list in on BAT.





As to the question on the lift points. This is how you pick them up with an a symmetrical hoist. The hoist arms are not long enough to reach the rear chassis pads and the inboard chassis pads, so we pick them as in the pics. We use hockey pucks in the front to space the lift away from the car so the side splitter and or the inner fender can be removed.

Now before we get into whose right/wrong and all that keyboard warrior BullSh*%, this is my opinion. And yes, everyone has one.
If someone is doing real work on a car, it is a done on this kind of hoist. Drive on hoists are for storage and alignments. Work can be done on drive ons but most of the time it is messy (depending on what you are doing) and Pain in the A%$. Many of you have been around me and know how I feel about working drive ons. I do it, but it is not the preferred "working" hoist.

Rich: Thanks for the great explanation & pix detail On BAT! This really helps! Planning some service work and I was unsure how to set the 2 post lift arms on inground lift. Guess I should’ve paid a lil closer attention when you were here awhile back! I probably woulda forgot by now anyhow! Haha! Preciate ya, Sir!

 

[fjpikul]

Texas flattery

 

[MTV8]

As to the question on the lift points. This is how you pick them up with an a symmetrical hoist. The hoist arms are not long enough to reach the rear chassis pads and the inboard chassis pads, so we pick them as in the pics. We use hockey pucks in the front to space the lift away from the car so the side splitter and or the inner fender can be removed.

All makes sense and good to know.

 

[thegtguy]

1 hour to go. Also, good history in comments that many know but some don't.

 

[KJD]

Looking forward to seeing Rich represent more FGTs downstream.

His reputation and knowledge of these cars as most here know is unparalleled.

I enjoyed his posts and additional focus on the car's mechanicals.

 

[roketman]

Rich is a class act!

 

[thegtguy]

Thanks to all and we will see what the future holds!!!!!