Has anyone seen this fuel door?
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The same as the rest of the appearance upgrade products that are available, makes the car look different / better / more personalized.
They were originally modeled after the "monza" type flip caps that were used on early race cars for a faster fuel load capability, but with the advent of safety rules and better technology for keeping the fuel where it belonged, the design went away - the current technology is to use a male-female dry-break which looks somewhat similar to the aluminum doors available for the street cars, but isn't practical for street use, although Ford will be switching to a street version of this in 08~09 from my understanding.
They were originally modeled after the "monza" type flip caps that were used on early race cars for a faster fuel load capability, but with the advent of safety rules and better technology for keeping the fuel where it belonged, the design went away - the current technology is to use a male-female dry-break which looks somewhat similar to the aluminum doors available for the street cars, but isn't practical for street use, although Ford will be switching to a street version of this in 08~09 from my understanding.
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That's just so wrong on a number of levels....
I have it on good information that Saleen did not call Ford for their custom door, and the company making the door for the PJ car was using a .010" (that's ten-thousandths of an inch) diameter endmill at 25k RPM to do the engraving work on it.
Not that I'd know anything about that...
I have it on good information that Saleen did not call Ford for their custom door, and the company making the door for the PJ car was using a .010" (that's ten-thousandths of an inch) diameter endmill at 25k RPM to do the engraving work on it.
Not that I'd know anything about that...
I like the new ford fuel door but I think I'd like it better with the rivits like the Silverhorse Racing ones.
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Well, I'm really at a loss for words, so...
We've had ours available for over a year now, made from two billets of solid aluminum, in a variety of finishes. Ray Man's is our black anodized piece.
I'll let the photos say the rest...
Kevin - any commentary on the quality that you can post in public?
We've had ours available for over a year now, made from two billets of solid aluminum, in a variety of finishes. Ray Man's is our black anodized piece.
I'll let the photos say the rest...
Kevin - any commentary on the quality that you can post in public?
On a Personal Note, I am a Big Fan of Marcello's Products! Top Quality and Great Customer Service.
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Nowhere in my post did I say we did that 
Of course, with the quality of our piece, it's pretty clear that most companies that want a custom door for their premier vehicle would probably call us to see what we could do for them in a custom part...
Of course, I do remember October-November being particularly hectic around here and some of the in-house projects getting sidelined for a little while - but maybe I'm wrong about that...
Kevin, thanks! I appreciate it very much. I'm fully aware that their piece fills a different niche (as do our "competitor's" products), but the visual "cues" draw striking similarity, and the timing would be about right for the lead time required of the "big boys" - it's too bad they didn't call us, we would have been happy to have given them a competitive quote on what is sure to be a relatively low volume (for them anyway - for us it would've been huge) order like that.
Is there any idea where the official pricing is coming in at on those pieces, just for a reference? It looks like it is an aluminum stamping attached to an OEM hinge assembly, correct? In volume I bet those things are just being popped off of a line... of course, looking at the attached photo, I guess we're not just sitting around here whittling them out manually either
Of course, with the quality of our piece, it's pretty clear that most companies that want a custom door for their premier vehicle would probably call us to see what we could do for them in a custom part... Of course, I do remember October-November being particularly hectic around here and some of the in-house projects getting sidelined for a little while - but maybe I'm wrong about that...
Kevin, thanks! I appreciate it very much. I'm fully aware that their piece fills a different niche (as do our "competitor's" products), but the visual "cues" draw striking similarity, and the timing would be about right for the lead time required of the "big boys" - it's too bad they didn't call us, we would have been happy to have given them a competitive quote on what is sure to be a relatively low volume (for them anyway - for us it would've been huge) order like that.
Is there any idea where the official pricing is coming in at on those pieces, just for a reference? It looks like it is an aluminum stamping attached to an OEM hinge assembly, correct? In volume I bet those things are just being popped off of a line... of course, looking at the attached photo, I guess we're not just sitting around here whittling them out manually either
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Got it.
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Me too. I think this thread is amusing. We have an absolutely beautiful aftermarket fuel door available in several finishes and the quality is fantastic. Yet so many people are getting excited about a Ford fuel door. I personally prefer my after market fuel door by far. I remember when I first bought it, I was (and still am) VERY impressed with not only the looks but the quality of the mechanics. Just opening and closing the door it feels like a very precision piece. -Joe
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http://www.silverhorseracing.com/product_info.htm
HTH
The short answer though is yes - they bolt-on using existing holes in the quarter panel.
HTH
The short answer though is yes - they bolt-on using existing holes in the quarter panel.
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I love Marcello's parts and prices are right in there, however I personally picture this if you will:
With the faux door on our rear decklid, the actual primary fuel door would in my opinion be like dual tanks. I have a project under the wraps right now soon to be unveiled, so I would not toss your take off fuel doors folks let alone the fact what Ford wants for them thru parts.
With the faux door on our rear decklid, the actual primary fuel door would in my opinion be like dual tanks. I have a project under the wraps right now soon to be unveiled, so I would not toss your take off fuel doors folks let alone the fact what Ford wants for them thru parts.
