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    GTM #30 Build thread

    Figured I might as well start up a build thread for ole #30. I am the third owner now of this unfinished car. The previous two owners had the car in running go kart stage. But I plan to redo a lot of the car and upgrade a bunch as well.

    The car currently has donor 97 Vette parts on it. LS1, with a G50/01 trans.

    Here is a list of my proposed build and upgrades. Not all may be done, just depends on what the budget allows.

    - Caddy XLR Northstar M122 supercharger, with Fabworks head adapters and billet fuel rails.

    - Ractronix C5 fuel pump setup, lines, filter, and regulator. Injector Dynamics ID1050x LS2 injectors.

    - HP Tuners new CORE ECU setup. IF this winds up being in the budget, I will be using the traction control option with it.

    - Wilwood Aero6 calipers, front and rear. C6 Z51 front rotors, C6 Z06 rear rotors.

    - Variant Alloy custom made wheels. 19x8.5 +44 fronts, 19x11 +38 rears. 245-35/19s and 315-30/19s.

    - Brandwood shifter setup with Shane's brackets.

    - Aircups spring lift setup.

    - Touchscreen Center console control system.

    - Relocate coolant tubes to outside the frame under the body.

    That's the plan so far. More things will be added as I learn more about what other people have done on their cars. I do have to admit, it's a little disheartening seeing the lack of activity on the GTM forums, but I do understand I'm coming into this almost 20 years since the introduction of the car. Maybe my posts will bring some people back out of the woodwork.

    Also, if ANYONE out there has a lead on a set of GTM door window glass, please contact me!





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    Great first post, looks like a nice list of changes and upgrades.
    I'm 8 weeks out from shoulder surgery, can't do anything for another 4 weeks. I'll admit that other projects have distracted me from the GTM as well.
    I have all of the GTM glass except for the windshield in NE Indiana, where are you located?
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    Quote Originally Posted by beeman View Post
    Great first post, looks like a nice list of changes and upgrades.
    I'm 8 weeks out from shoulder surgery, can't do anything for another 4 weeks. I'll admit that other projects have distracted me from the GTM as well.
    I have all of the GTM glass except for the windshield in NE Indiana, where are you located?
    Dave

    Hey Dave, I'm in Florida. You have door glass available?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Power Surge View Post
    Hey Dave, I'm in Florida. You have door glass available?
    I am 99% sure I have all the glass except for the windshield. It is all in the original packaging, I would need to confirm nothing has been broken while it has been in storage.

    I purchased the kit 2nd hand like you did
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    Quote Originally Posted by beeman View Post
    I am 99% sure I have all the glass except for the windshield. It is all in the original packaging, I would need to confirm nothing has been broken while it has been in storage.

    I purchased the kit 2nd hand like you did
    Awesome. Please check on that when you can and let me know!

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    Is the door glass not a donor part from a Vette? Seems like those should be available from a wrecking yard? It is all the other windows that are specific to the kit...windshield, rear window, and quarter panel glass, right?
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    I think the door glass is quite a bit smaller than Corvette
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    Quote Originally Posted by beeman View Post
    I think the door glass is quite a bit smaller than Corvette
    I never had any door glass in my GTM so maybe I am confused. I thought that was one of the parts used from the donor. I thought that was why the door windows did not seal very well. Again, maybe I am mistaken since I never had to work with those. The only glass my GTM has is the windshield. I have changed everything else to non kit speced items.
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    Door glass is a kit item.

    Power Surge - where in FL are you? I'm in Palm City on the east coast.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shoeless View Post
    Door glass is a kit item.

    Power Surge - where in FL are you? I'm in Palm City on the east coast.
    Palm Coast/St Aug here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crash View Post
    Is the door glass not a donor part from a Vette? Seems like those should be available from a wrecking yard? It is all the other windows that are specific to the kit...windshield, rear window, and quarter panel glass, right?
    Unfortunately it's an FFR made item. And they do not have any. I did just get a new windshield from them though. But I'm missing the door windows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Power Surge View Post
    Unfortunately it's an FFR made item. And they do not have any. I did just get a new windshield from them though. But I'm missing the door windows.
    This probably a blessing in disguise. You can now find some windows that are reasonably close in size (or make some from plexiglass) and rework the entire tracks and sealing mechanism and have a much nicer car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajzride View Post
    This probably a blessing in disguise. You can now find some windows that are reasonably close in size (or make some from plexiglass) and rework the entire tracks and sealing mechanism and have a much nicer car.
    Is this a thing? Do you have any details?

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    The 818 guys have retrofitted S10 truck window guides, I'm betting a day in a salvage yard would find something close to the right size for a GTM:

    https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post447240

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    Yea, just make a template of your required glass curvature and use that template to compare with windows to at the salvage yard. Make sure it’s large enough to accommodate your profile then take it to a competent glass man and have him cut it down to size. Don’t forget the guide channels, you’ll need those too.
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    The door windows are complicated enough with glass that FFR designed specifically to fit. Personally, I doubt you're going to find anything usable from a production car. Those windows can't be cut down to size because they are tempered glass.

    Sounds like you have a pretty solid build plan. Good luck!!
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    I thought a diamond wheel would cut it. My bad. Fwiw, all of the FFR door glass is a pain to get right.
    Kit #361, arrived 10/2015, still in progress
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    I was recommended mostly production guides, with glass as an unlikely bonus. Look at 1965 mustang window hardware, it’s relatively simple and might could be trimmed down to fit. Since you have no glass you might be stuck with plexi

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    Well I'm hoping beeman will hook me up with his unused glass

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    Crap, forgot to look at it, I'll try to find it in the next couple of days
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    I do have the side glass still in the factory wrap. I don't know how well it would travel. PM me if you want it.
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    What coils and and shocks are you planning on using? I might have the air cups you need for half price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by frankenford View Post
    What coils and and shocks are you planning on using? I might have the air cups you need for half price.
    I'm using the yellow Konis that came with the kit. But I already have them on order from stance parts

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    Awe that's too bad because that's the ones that I have. If you decide you want some for the back let me know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by frankenford View Post
    Awe that's too bad because that's the ones that I have. If you decide you want some for the back let me know.
    I wanted to do the rears...but it didn't look like there was room? Shoot me a pm.

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    Side windows ready for shipping, my daughter helped

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    Quote Originally Posted by beeman View Post
    Side windows ready for shipping, my daughter helped
    Those nails look like the perfect color blue for your car

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajzride View Post
    Those nails look like the perfect color blue for your car
    You might be onto something there! I'm getting Gulf Blue vibes. How many bottles of nail polish are recommended for an average sized coupe?
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    Or.....stay with me here.........buy a whole truckload of fake nails...paint them all individually and the glue them to the car like dragon scales?
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    Quote Originally Posted by VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC View Post
    Or.....stay with me here.........buy a whole truckload of fake nails...paint them all individually and the glue them to the car like dragon scales?
    This is brilliant, your body work gets cut by 100x. No blocking or guide coat needed.

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    Parts are starting to roll in










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    You are going to love it. The GTM is not easy to build, but it’s so much fun . Lots of people here to help you evaluate solutions to any problem you have.

    Im looking forward to your progress.
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