Junkyard Wars - Ford Team

drudis · 08-27-2002, 11:58 AM

FYI:
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On Wednesday, August 28th at 9:00 p.m. EDT, three talented Ford PD Engineers will compete in the ultimate game of creative engineering on TLC’s (The Learning Channel) popular program, “Junkyard Wars.”
Stephen Zoepf, Gary Kiley, and Justin Case form “Team Model T.” The engineers met as interns at Ford Motor Company last year and became fast friends. Together they make a formidable team that will face off against another group of tool-wielding gearheads. The goal is to build the best machines they can in a 10-hour period using junkyard parts. The team will have no prior knowledge of what they are going to build until they reach the junkyard.

Each team takes its machine and competes against the other in a head-to-head race. If they win, they move onto the next elimination round and face a new opponent in a playoff-type format with the final goal of becoming the ultimate champions of the junkyard.

Team Model T was selected out of thousands of applicants for their talent, experience, and ingenuity. This in itself is a great accomplishment. I am sure the skills they have been developing at Ford engineering award-winning cars and trucks will come in handy.

Please join me in cheering on Gary, Justin and Stephen and wish them the best of luck in conquering the junkyard.
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929PhoenixSquid · 08-27-2002, 12:28 PM

Thanx

I'd like to see that, so I'm setting my alarm on my phone for a reminder.....

daveGT · 08-27-2002, 12:32 PM

Junkyard Wars rules.

Thanks for the heads-up. I knew it was a new season, but I didn't know who the first team was going to be....

WADS56 · 08-27-2002, 12:43 PM

I have to see this one. If they use another motor other then a Ford for there project they will be hearing allot of crap.

The Deuce · 08-27-2002, 01:28 PM

Go Ford Go.

I need to get it recorded, because I'm too cheap for cable. That show is pretty cool. Do you know who they're going up against?

MTU 50 · 08-27-2002, 02:57 PM

Sweet!

One of the Engineers graduated from Michigan Tech, where I am currently in my 5th and final year of a Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree.

I'll definitely be watching.

mustangman65_79 · 08-27-2002, 06:14 PM

I had a friend who was supoosed to do that. He was picked for an air force team, but in the end, had to turn it down because he was getting deployed, which sucks becaus I was going to be with him, on the team.

jj_jonathon · 08-27-2002, 07:13 PM

they should be put up against a select team of chevy engineers....thatd be cool....wonder how itd go...hrmm....

08-27-2002, 08:33 PM

Man I just love that show. Those guys and gals are good. They have to put together the crazyest things. Now all I have to do is remember to watch it tomorrow...hope I don't forget. Thanks, it ought to be a good one. Odie

6T9PONY · 08-27-2002, 09:01 PM

I'll definitely have to try and remember to watch that! That show rules!

WADS56 · 08-29-2002, 06:53 AM

Ford wins!!! I just watched and it was cool. They had to build mud racers and the best time around the track one. Ford built one using a SBC and it ended up being front wheel drive. I thought it was kind of ironic because all chevys these days seem to be front wheel drive.

tireburner163 · 08-29-2002, 08:51 AM

Yea I watched it. Ford kicked some butt. They pirated the drivetrain and motor from a Jeep. But on the starting line they tossed the rear drive shaft.....so it was FWD from then on

MTU 50 · 08-29-2002, 11:58 AM

The team leader for the model T's was the guy from Michigan Tech. Turns out, my housemate had him for a TA a few years back.

The Model T's would have really kicked butt if they had RWD working too, although Detroit Muscle did have a pretty good machine. At least it performed better than I expected.

RPM427 · 08-29-2002, 05:47 PM

It looked like their frame was going to snap in half.

MTU 50 · 08-29-2002, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RPM427
It looked like their frame was going to snap in half.

Thats what I thought. I was surprised it held together.

08-27-2002, 11:58 AM	#1
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Junkyard Wars - Ford Team FYI: ~~~~~~~~~~ On Wednesday, August 28th at 9:00 p.m. EDT, three talented Ford PD Engineers will compete in the ultimate game of creative engineering on TLC’s (The Learning Channel) popular program, “Junkyard Wars.” Stephen Zoepf, Gary Kiley, and Justin Case form “Team Model T.” The engineers met as interns at Ford Motor Company last year and became fast friends. Together they make a formidable team that will face off against another group of tool-wielding gearheads. The goal is to build the best machines they can in a 10-hour period using junkyard parts. The team will have no prior knowledge of what they are going to build until they reach the junkyard. Each team takes its machine and competes against the other in a head-to-head race. If they win, they move onto the next elimination round and face a new opponent in a playoff-type format with the final goal of becoming the ultimate champions of the junkyard. Team Model T was selected out of thousands of applicants for their talent, experience, and ingenuity. This in itself is a great accomplishment. I am sure the skills they have been developing at Ford engineering award-winning cars and trucks will come in handy. Please join me in cheering on Gary, Justin and Stephen and wish them the best of luck in conquering the junkyard. ~~~~~~~~~~ __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

08-27-2002, 12:28 PM	#2
929PhoenixSquid Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Joosey Shore Posts: 358	Thanx I'd like to see that, so I'm setting my alarm on my phone for a reminder..... __________________ 1988 5.0 notch: Previously never modified!! SN95 block front and rear seats, Mac catback, BBK off-road H-pipe, Steeda castor camber plates, Steeda lowering springs, Tokico shocks/struts, Alpine/MBQuart/PPI audio mods...

08-27-2002, 12:32 PM	#3
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	Junkyard Wars rules. Thanks for the heads-up. I knew it was a new season, but I didn't know who the first team was going to be.... __________________ '99 Cobra Red, stock so far, except for Steeda Tri-ax, Bassani X pipe, Recaro seats, and tint. '94 Lightning: White, stock except 50 series Flowmasters '99 GT (wife's): Chrome yellow, stock with some pretty slick "flame" pinstripes!

08-27-2002, 12:43 PM	#4
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I have to see this one. If they use another motor other then a Ford for there project they will be hearing allot of crap. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

08-27-2002, 01:28 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Go Ford Go. I need to get it recorded, because I'm too cheap for cable. That show is pretty cool. Do you know who they're going up against? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-27-2002, 02:57 PM	#6
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Sweet! One of the Engineers graduated from Michigan Tech, where I am currently in my 5th and final year of a Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree. I'll definitely be watching. __________________ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, H-pipe, MAC Pro-Dumps, FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete, 190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator, Maximum Motorsports full length subframes 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada(wife's car) 2005 Ford Taurus SEL (company ride) GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!!!

08-27-2002, 06:14 PM	#7
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	I had a friend who was supoosed to do that. He was picked for an air force team, but in the end, had to turn it down because he was getting deployed, which sucks becaus I was going to be with him, on the team. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

08-27-2002, 07:13 PM	#8
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	they should be put up against a select team of chevy engineers....thatd be cool....wonder how itd go...hrmm.... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

08-27-2002, 08:33 PM	#9
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	Man I just love that show. Those guys and gals are good. They have to put together the crazyest things. Now all I have to do is remember to watch it tomorrow...hope I don't forget. Thanks, it ought to be a good one. Odie

08-27-2002, 09:01 PM	#10
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	I'll definitely have to try and remember to watch that! That show rules!

08-29-2002, 06:53 AM	#11
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	Ford wins!!! I just watched and it was cool. They had to build mud racers and the best time around the track one. Ford built one using a SBC and it ended up being front wheel drive. I thought it was kind of ironic because all chevys these days seem to be front wheel drive. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

08-29-2002, 08:51 AM	#12
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Yea I watched it. Ford kicked some butt. They pirated the drivetrain and motor from a Jeep. But on the starting line they tossed the rear drive shaft.....so it was FWD from then on __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-29-2002, 11:58 AM	#13
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	The team leader for the model T's was the guy from Michigan Tech. Turns out, my housemate had him for a TA a few years back. The Model T's would have really kicked butt if they had RWD working too, although Detroit Muscle did have a pretty good machine. At least it performed better than I expected. __________________ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, H-pipe, MAC Pro-Dumps, FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete, 190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator, Maximum Motorsports full length subframes 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada(wife's car) 2005 Ford Taurus SEL (company ride) GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!!!

08-29-2002, 05:47 PM	#14
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	It looked like their frame was going to snap in half. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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