What have you done with your new Ford GT?

[Magic]

Came out on I-10 and road was very poor in spots. Traffic in LA was terrible as was coming through Phoenix.

Going to come back a different route.

Back home now from our CA trip. Had a lot of fun and some great driving roads and some fun cars to follow/lead (2019 vs 1959).



After going out on I-10 decided to come back a different route. Cold temps and snow in higher elevations dictated our travel route back through CA. Decided on I-40 to Albuquerque.

While in AZ took a side trip on old Hwy 66 which turned out to be a nice 80+ mile drive.


Woke up to 45 degree temps in Albuquerque with rain and snow predicted just ahead so we ended up chasing the sun towards Roswell, NM and then diagonally down thru Texas to home.

Encountered high winds across eastern NM and western TX which included tumble weeds seemingly travelling faster than my GT and blowing dust in spots. Glad I had the rock guards on my car. Several tumble weed parts decided to hitch a ride on my car till the next gas stop!



We shipped our bags out and back by FedEx and Susan had a single road clothes/makeup bag under her feet for the drive. A little cramped, but it did work. Empty shoe makes a great cup holder for the GT.



My road clothes bag went in the trunk and each night it was like my clothes were just coming out of a hot (very hot) dryer!

In all we traveled 4,209 miles using 200 gals of gas and averaged 21 mi/gal of mainly highway driving. Car did great, but I did discover that I hate the use/position of the turn signal buttons. They just aren't in the right position for me to use quickly when changing lanes!

My GT is washed and getting prepped for the Rally 13/Scottsdale, but we will be having it trucked to the rally and back. Hard to beat our 2012 Ford F150 as the highway king!





My GT is washed and getting prepped for the Rally 13/Scottsdale, but it will be trucked to the rally and back. Hard to beat our 2012 Ford F150 as the highway king!

Would I do a trip like this again with my '19 GT -- not sure. Been there and got the ticket! Our 2006 GT is the better long distance cruiser from my experience.

 

[extrap]

Back home now from our CA trip. Had a lot of fun and some great driving roads and some fun cars to follow/lead (2019 vs 1959).

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Enjoyed the trip report!

Would I do a trip like this again with my '19 GT -- not sure. Been there and got the ticket!

Oh boy

 

[Magic]

Enjoyed the trip report!



Oh boy

Meant got my pass stamped! No "Ticket" this trip, but came close. I did pass a Corvette coming back and while I was at the gas station pulling tumbleweeds from the car he went by. I left shortly after he went by and a few miles down the road the county sheriffs had him pulled over.

 

[fjpikul]

Magic, I will have a solution to the turn signal buttons in April. You will like this.

 

[fjpikul]

It is much easier to travel alone and have your luggage with you. I made the trip to Atlanta with no complaints. I forgot you had no cup holders.

 

[extrap]

Ah, OK, phew ... well, not for the Vette guy

 

[GKW05GT]

In all we traveled 4,209 miles using 200 gals of gas and averaged 21 mi/gal of mainly highway driving. Car did great, but I did discover that I hate the use/position of the turn signal buttons. They just aren't in the right position for me to use quickly when changing lanes!

I agree sometimes swipe wiper buttons and harder to find with eyes up. Looking for ward to what the good Doc has to offer.

 

[TO AWSUM]

Having a great time with a great group of people. Tour drives different directions each day and then back to Calistoga, CA. Guess which car has the most luggage room in the last pic!

Gary, curious minds must know, how did a Texas guy get invited to a Calistoga, CA group tour? Sounds like fun, but a long, long drive with a race car suspension.

 

[roketman]

Back home now from our CA trip. Had a lot of fun and some great driving roads and some fun cars to follow/lead (2019 vs 1959).

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After going out on I-10 decided to come back a different route. Cold temps and snow in higher elevations dictated our travel route back through CA. Decided on I-40 to Albuquerque.

While in AZ took a side trip on old Hwy 66 which turned out to be a nice 80+ mile drive.
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Woke up to 45 degree temps in Albuquerque with rain and snow predicted just ahead so we ended up chasing the sun towards Roswell, NM and then diagonally down thru Texas to home.

Encountered high winds across eastern NM and western TX which included tumble weeds seemingly travelling faster than my GT and blowing dust in spots. Glad I had the rock guards on my car. Several tumble weed parts decided to hitch a ride on my car till the next gas stop!
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We shipped our bags out and back by FedEx and Susan had a single road clothes/makeup bag under her feet for the drive. A little cramped, but it did work. Empty shoe makes a great cup holder for the GT.

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My road clothes bag went in the trunk and each night it was like my clothes were just coming out of a hot (very hot) dryer!

In all we traveled 4,209 miles using 200 gals of gas and averaged 21 mi/gal of mainly highway driving. Car did great, but I did discover that I hate the use/position of the turn signal buttons. They just aren't in the right position for me to use quickly when changing lanes!

My GT is washed and getting prepped for the Rally 13/Scottsdale, but we will be having it trucked to the rally and back. Hard to beat our 2012 Ford F150 as the highway king!


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My GT is washed and getting prepped for the Rally 13/Scottsdale, but it will be trucked to the rally and back. Hard to beat our 2012 Ford F150 as the highway king!

Would I do a trip like this again with my '19 GT -- not sure. Been there and got the ticket! Our 2006 GT is the better long distance cruiser from my experience.

Epic adventure nonetheless!
My best to you and Susan!

 

[TACHY]

Made a few more GT fans happy today at local show.

 

[Magic]

Gary, curious minds must know, how did a Texas guy get invited to a Calistoga, CA group tour? Sounds like fun, but a long, long drive with a race car suspension.

This was a Classic Motorsports Magazine tour. Open to anyone and the first one they have done in CA. Was to have taken place in 2020, but postponed to 2021. Tim Studdard is the host and his staff put on a good trip with a mix of driving and seeing local interesting sites/museums. This trip our final group dinner was in a private "Wine Cave" at a local winery. Usually a private car museum stop is included for each tour. Participants are from all over the USA and includes all types of cars.

We have been on their Smoky Mountains tour and Orange Blossoms (FL) tour previously with our 06' GT and drove the 06' out and back for the Smoky Mtn. tour so I have a good long distance trip comparison between my two GTs.

 

[Magic]

There’s a new Ford GT in Houston at Tint world in Webster and it’s pretty! Stay tuned more coming!

Wait!! I think someone stole my car, but it already has PPF on it!

Oh I guess my car has a twin!

 

[Magic]

Psycho, you'd better like your driving partner a whole lot for a drive that long in that car.

We are still married!! I need a co-pilot to keep me on the road and remind me when my turn signals are still on!

 

[roketman]

My day

 

[THamonGT]

Nothing like a Father and Son afternoon with A 2017 Ford GT #H045 and New Friends from Columbus, Georgia and Friendswood, Texas. Lots of pictures and History!

 

[Special K]

Here’s a fun gift idea (that I gave to myself) You can take a pic of your GT and have it turned into a puzzle for $23.99 on Shutterfly.

 

[SYCO GT]

A couple random questions:

1) What do you keep in the rear trunk of your NFGT? Will a non-aerosol bottle of spray wash survive in the heat of that compartment? Other suggestions for that area?

2) Any good place(s) for signatures on the NFGT? On the '05-'06 the obvious place was the engine strut braces...

 

[Specracer]

Nothing. I even took out the sparco fitted bag, because it seemed so hot. I do have the transmission release lever in there.

1) What do you keep in the rear trunk of your NFGT? Will a non-aerosol bottle of spray wash survive in the heat of that compartment? Other suggestions for that area?

 

[Simon]

A couple random questions:

1) What do you keep in the rear trunk of your NFGT? Will a non-aerosol bottle of spray wash survive in the heat of that compartment? Other suggestions for that area?
SPARCO BAG AND TOOL

2) Any good place(s) for signatures on the NFGT? On the '05-'06 the obvious place was the engine strut braces...

BACK OF MY NON MOUNTED FRONT VANITY PLATE. I HAD ALL THE TECHS AT MULTIMATIC SIGN IT.

 

[AJB]

I keep microfiber towels , meguires spray wash /wax, pair of thin cowhide gloves (to remove hot check oil cap) green slime tire plug kit . 9000 miles on ODO and no issue with heat.
Ajb (andy)