09 Red GT500 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 MichaelP post #87 of this thread That looks like a 2010 or 2011, not 07-09. I believe the front bumper cover is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt305 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Here is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Here is mine When did you install it? Any install pics ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt305 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I just posted the pic, I installed it last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VAPORSILVER Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Any more left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Any more left? Yes, I've got another kit ready to ship- Paypal $170 to gosho89@yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAPORSILVER Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Perfect! Payment sent! Yes, I've got another kit ready to ship- Paypal $170 to gosho89@yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Perfect! Payment sent! Payment recieved, will ship today USPS Thanks for the order ----------------- Now back to manufactoring more brackets and ordering up more FRPP hooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordie Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Some photos of install on 2009 GT500; 1. Top side of bumper, I used 7/32" Cobalt drill to start, and then completed with a step drill, per sizes on instruction sheet 2. Locknut is visbile through 1" hole in bumper, used pliers to insert nut & then a pry bar to hold while fastening 3. Side view, you can see that attachment is through the sheet metal wich is robust but not indestructible 4. Side view showing angle of hook bracket 5. On GT500 need to cutout 4 segments of lower-grille as marked in RED, this will clear hook when installing bumper clip 6. Bracket clears front of GT500 grille by approx 3/4" 7. Hook mounted in place, clears everything nicely 8. Rear most position of Hook, it won't fret on the grille when it swings back The instructions provided are good, just remember that for GT500 you need to remove splitter first and note there are only 2-bolts on each side in fender-well. If you cut the grille as shown in photos above the bumper clip slides right on with no obstruction. One word of caution is that there is a significant amount of leverage being apllied through bracket to factory bumper, if I did this again I would consider replacing fender-washer with a 1-1/2 x 2 x 1/4 packer plate to spread the load (would need longer Grade-8 bolts also). IMHO should be fine for winching and flat-towing, but if you have an off-track experience try to be gentle on how they pull you out, especially if in mud or gravel. Of course at that point your pride is probably wounded too! In summary my opinion is that it is well designed & works as advertised, thanks FordFan1 Regards, Fordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gth0007 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 After yesterday there is now a bolt on bracket that's designed to work with the FRPP tow hook. It requires the front cover to be removed for the assembly, but no modification to the front cover is required. She is a stout piece and can be welded if need be. It bolts directly to the middle of the underside of the bumper support, if you reach under with your hand you can feel a edge, this bracket is design to mount on the other side of that edge so the base of the mount becomes a fixture of the bumper support and not just the Grade 8 bolt for strength. It requires a single hole to be drilled thru the underside of the bumper support. A hole saw is then used to drill a hole in the front channel (like the factory does for the front bumper support mounting bolts) this allows room for a socket to get to the back side for the nut. Besides my Shelby, I'll also be installing one on our Roush even tho it's won't be on the track, but since the cars sits so low it will certainly make it easier to load it in a trailer or a roll back if the car becomes disabled. I should have kits complete with mounting hardware and FRPP hooks ready to ship in a couple of weeks- I'll have pricing set before then- BTW the tow hook bracket does fit between the gap in the bumper cover and Shelby SGT lower grill insert without issue, I'll have pictures once I get the next proto type back and installed on my SGT. Let me know if there is interest here- Here is a few shots of the proto type installed on a Roush application- This is very nice part with very clear instructions. The fitment is excellent and installation is simple. I found that drilling the hole through the bumper steel was the hardest part. As the instructions say, you will need a good set of drills. The hole saw worked really well for the larger hole. Just a really nice part, thanks for offering it. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Some photos of install on 2009 GT500; 1. Top side of bumper, I used 7/32" Cobalt drill to start, and then completed with a step drill, per sizes on instruction sheet 2. Locknut is visbile through 1" hole in bumper, used pliers to insert nut & then a pry bar to hold while fastening 3. Side view, you can see that attachment is through the sheet metal wich is robust but not indestructible 4. Side view showing angle of hook bracket 5. On GT500 need to cutout 4 segments of lower-grille as marked in RED, this will clear hook when installing bumper clip 6. Bracket clears front of GT500 grille by approx 3/4" 7. Hook mounted in place, clears everything nicely 8. Rear most position of Hook, it won't fret on the grille when it swings back The instructions provided are good, just remember that for GT500 you need to remove splitter first, and there are only 2-bolts on each side. If you cut the grille as shown in photos above the bumper clip slides right on with no obstruction. Only comment is that there is a significant amount of leverage being apllied through bracket to factory bumper, IMHO should be fine for winching and flat-towing, but if you have an off-track experience try to be gentle on how they pull you out, especially if in mud our loose gravel. Of course at that point your pride is probably wounded too! In summary my opinion is that it is well designed & works as advertised, thanks FordFan1 Regards, Fordie Fordie, Thanks for the great GT500 step by step installation photo's and kind comments This is very nice part with very clear instructions. The fitment is excellent and installation is simple. I found that drilling the hole through the bumper steel was the hardest part. As the instructions say, you will need a good set of drills. The hole saw worked really well for the larger hole. Just a really nice part, thanks for offering it. Larry Larry, Glad it works for you- It's nice to have an idea that can help other TS members To all others, I have more in stock ready to ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I haven't put mine on yet, but this is a really nice piece of work! Great job Kerry! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm interested in one of these. Are they still available? If so, how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Very interested in GT500 application, PM me if you would like to work together on how to make it work? Regards, Fordie If David is in, I'm in for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm interested in one of these. Are they still available? If so, how much? Paypal account gosho89@yahoo.com $170 and I'll have a kit on the way to you on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 If David is in, I'm in for two. Please see above ^^^^^ =-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Paypal account gosho89@yahoo.com $170 and I'll have a kit on the way to you on Monday Yikes, ok. Thanks, but I'll pass for now. I didn't realize they were that much. Not that it's not worth, it, I just have other priorities at the moment. Maybe on a future run though. Thanks again, JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 It's on - finally! Man, even with drill bits made for hardened steel it was tough! Worthwhile mod - it's usable AND it looks cool! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Does anyone have the instructions for putting this in the SGT? I purchased this last year and have the unit but can't seem to find the instructions. I skimmed through some of this thread to see if someone posted here, but I didn't see it anywhere. I'm finally ready to install this week. Thanks in advance. My email is adamd.shelbygt at gmail if you want to email me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hey Adam, I've got a hard copy of the instructions that I could scan and e-mail to you once I get home later today... It's really easy, just the drilling of the bumper is tough! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Awesome, thanks Sam. Yeah, I figured it was easy but I wasn't sure if there were certain measurements to drill the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard m.switzer Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Awesome, thanks Sam. Yeah, I figured it was easy but I wasn't sure if there were certain measurements to drill the hole. That car of yours is still one of the best around ,,my poster car, :shades: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Adam - Documents scanned - but the email keeps getting bounced back! Hang on, I'll work this out... OK, go look in my gallery: HERE Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty328 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Do these fit on the 2011s? Are there any left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Do these fit on the 2011s? Are there any left? Good question- someone needs to go first As of today I maybe out of stock (waiting on payment and shipping instructions), but I'll have more in stock by the end of next week - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty328 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ok. I'll go first as soon as you have more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Paypal sent. Are we good? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Paypal sent. Are we good? Don Got'cha, will ship USPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Ok, guys. HOW IN THE HELL are you drilling the hole in the bottom of the bumper!? I've been working on this quick little project for close to five hours and a dozen bits later it doesn't look like I'm made any progress! What am I missing? I'm using steel bits both titanium and Ridgid's 'coldfire' cryo bits. If could find some carbide or tungsten bits I would be using them. Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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