Ford Obsidian SG One

What would you build if you had finances without limitations, a love for classic Mustangs and a passion for hot rodding? Forget everything you know and believe about classic Mustangs because were talking about something that’s never existed before. Something that says, You’ve achieved the highest levels success and perfectly reflects who you are. It must exceed the wildest dreams of even the most discerning enthusiast without disappointment or delay. It must redefine the standards by which all others are judged. It must be the absolute pinnacle of achievement. All of this requires the finest coach level craftsmanship, ingenious engineering, seamless integration of only the best components and several years to complete. As Ford cars go, this is as good as it gets! So, we proudly introduce you to the Obsidian SG-One Mustang.

Classic styling meticulously blended with sophisticated technology. A Twin supercharged and intercooled EFI engine with more horsepower than any factory Shelby Mustang , a new Corvette ZR-1 or a new Dodge Viper. They’ll know you’re coming with the beautiful but subtle supercharger whine, a camshaft idle you’ll love and a muscular exhaust sound thats not too loud on the inside yet intimidating on the outside. A fully integrated tube chassis with roll bar easily handles the power while a NASCAR style belly pan provides high speed aerodynamics. The body has been extended 7 over stock to comfortably sit virtually anyone up to 7 feet tall. Formula One style paddle shifters enable lightning fast and consistent gear changes.

Enormous Brembo four wheel disc brakes with hydro boost provide fade-free stopping power in a hurry. A fully adjustable coil over suspension system is tuned for carving out corners while providing excellent ride characteristics. A performance rack and pinion steering system gives the utmost in road feel and goes precisely where you point it. Custom 18 front and 20 rear aluminum wheels and BF Goodrich KDW tires provide a nose down appearance with superior dry and wet weather traction and razor sharp handling and braking.

Inside, you’ll find power everything with bone chilling air conditioning. To ensure the highest level of your entertainment experience there is a 3,000 watt Kicker stereo system with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, DVD navigation, MP3, iPod, XM Radio, 60GB hard drive, Bluetooth and HomeLink. There’s even WiFi Internet access wherever your journey takes you. The cockpit is wrapped in the finest leather. Seating is fully adjustable with lumbar support, electronic control and heating. To keep the outside world from coming in and to provide the ultimate in year round comfort, the interior is fully lined with the latest in sound proofing and heat insulation. The latest instrumentation with Chameleon lighting provide vital statistics and allow you to adjust to just the right look. A touch screen LCD is integrated into the cars fuel injection system, stereo electronics and diagnostics. With access to a chassis dyno, you can precisely tune the engine from the cockpit. A fully integrated yet easy to operate security system ensures it stays in your possession. Lastly, full documentation ensures the ease of service and helps protect your investment.

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VITAL STATISTICS:
Horsepower: 800+HP on pump gas (est) Over 1,000+ HP is possible w/tuning
Torque: 750 lbs. ft. on pump gas (est)
0-60: 4 sec. (est)

Top Speed: Could possibly be the fastest streetable Mustang ever
Weight: Approximately 3,000 lbs.
Length: 190.6 (7 longer, comfortably seats virtually anyone up to 7 feet tall)
Cost To Duplicate: Approx. $1.3M
ENGINE & DRIVE TRAIN:

• Obsidian 392 cubic inch engine (351W based), 800+HP on pump gas
• Big Stuff 3 fuel injection w/on-board computer mgt. & in-dash diagnostics
• Rotrex C38-81 twin superchargers & Active twin blow off valves
• Hogan custom aluminum intake manifold w/Viper twin throttle bodies
• Spearco custom twin air to air intercoolers
Custom billet aluminum pulley system, radiator core support & firewall
Aeromotive fuel pump & custom alum. fuel tank (sumped & baffled)
Doug Thorley custom headers, custom dual exhaust & aluminum tips
Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual w/Master Shift paddle shifters
Mittler Brothers 9″ fabricated rear end housing w/Currie 31-spline axles

CHASSIS:

• Integrated tubular chassis, 4-point hidden roll cage & 4-piece belly pan
• Redesigned shock towers, rear frame rails, reinforced frame rails & jack pads
• Lowered center of gravity (for high speed stability & aggressive look)
• Engine & firewall have been pushed back (for better weight distribution)

SUSPENSION, BRAKES & STEERING:

• RRS Phase 5 front coil over suspension (Koni shocks w/Eibach springs)
• RRS rear 3-link coil over suspension w/torque Arm
• Brembo 14″ 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-piston calipers
• RRS power rack & pinion steering w/IDIDIT brushed tilt steering
• Power Brake Service hydroboost power brakes

DOCUMENTATION:

• Fully documented w/certified dyno sheet & custom owners manual

INTERIOR (17 CUSTOM INTERIOR PANELS):

• 2-seat conversion w/seats/boxes pushed back (for a modern sports car feel)
• Recaro custom ultra heated leather seats w/full lumbar support 4-point safety harness system
• Luxury carpeting, sound proofing & heat insulation Electronic A/C, Electric Life power windows, door loks & 3-speed wipers Kicker 3,000 watt sound system w/5.1
• Dolby digital surround sound DVD GPS Navigation, XM Radio, MP3, WMA, iPod, Bluetooth, 60 Gig hard drive, Mobile Wi-Fi Internet, HomeLink & more 10.5″ LCD touch screen monitor (operates electronics for vehicle) Keyless ignition, remote keyless entry & vehicle security system Stewart Warner gauges w/chameleon light package Hand crafted color matched dash board extends several inches over stock Hand crafted 2-piece door panels, headliner, center console & rear panels Leather wrapped billet steering wheel w/manual paddle shifters Lokar billet pedals & various billet accessories

Ford GT40 (2005)

The 2005 Ford GT is one of the hottest cars on the market right now. It offers world-class performance and stunning looks at a price that undercuts the competition from Ferrari and Lamborghini. But how does a company known for full-size trucks and $20,000 Mustangs make the quantum leap from mass production to exotic car construction?

Join us for an interactive factory tour of the Ford GT’s build process. We’ll watch as the basic aluminum chassis transforms into a 550-horsepower, midengine sports car. Extensive photography, and detailed narration, will walk you through everything from the high-tech paint procedure to the intricate assembly and quality control processes.

Certainly the final product resembles the original GT40 in appearance and philosophy — an American sports car designed to beat the best from Ferrari — but the new Ford GT goes far beyond this historic agenda in the use of 21st-century technology and advanced assembly protocols. Get ready for an exciting look at how one of the world’s largest automakers tackles the challenge of producing a limited-production supercar.

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Ford GT40 Spec

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $100,000

ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, Ford EEC-V engine-control system with port fuel injection
Displacement: 328 cu in, 5374cc
Power (SAE net): 500 bhp
Torque (SAE net): 500 lb-ft

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.7 in Length: 181.6 in Width: 76.4 in Height: 43.5 in
Curb weight: 3000 lb

C/D-ESTIMATED PERFORMANCE:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.2 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 12.2 sec @ 116 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 185 mph

ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city driving: 12 mpg
EPA highway driving: 18 mpg
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Video of first patent snowboard (1939)

What Stephanie (Burgeson) Dorn’s father, Don Burgeson has to say about his dads invention….

My dad, Gunnar Burgeson, came to the U.S. from Sweden when he was 18 years old and settled in Oak Park, IL. In 1939 my dad co-invented the snowboard with his brother Harvey Burgeson and relative Vern Wicklund. They filed the first patent for the snowboard in 1939 [U.S. Patent 2,181,391]. My dad was 31 years old at the time of the invention and at least 5 snowboards were made and I have 3 in my possession.

Growing up we would call the snowboard a “bunker”. As a kid I used the bunker all the time. My dad would take my brothers and me to hilly areas in Illinois and Wisconsin. We would generally jump a fence to get onto someone’s property and use the bunker to ride down the hills.

Standing sideways we would secure our rear foot under a leather strap that looks like a belt buckle that accommodated different sizes of shoes. Our forward foot was placed behind a piece of wood fastened to the board. The front of the board had a rope that we would hold with one hand – this rope would help us slow down the board and served as a break. Our other hand would hold a stick that had a hole with a piece of rope we’d put around our wrist – this helped us with balance. The entire board was made of oak and was bent slightly to a concave shape weighing at least 15 pounds, maybe more.

I never knew that my dad patented the bunker until I saw the January 16, 2004 Sports Illustrated article on snowboarding that listed the timeline of the sport that began with my dad’s patent. And, little did I know growing up that my dad’s invention would take off and become an Olympic sport with such a following. Watching the Winter Olympics I am reminded of my dad and my childhood growing up using the first snowboard on some little hills in the Midwest. Snowboarding sure has come a long way since 1939.

Pictures of first patent snowboard (1939)

Here are some cool pictures that Stephanie (Burgeson) Dorn sent in of that first snowboard from 1939.

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