ducatirider2 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 My wait is finally over and my childhood dream is a reality- there is a Shelby Mustang in my garage right now. Big thanks to my family for letting me go through with this (more thanks later when it goes back for the S/C), Michael Morris for his patience with me (and paperwork help at the end), with John at SAI for securing the number 646 for me, and to Adrienne for the wonderful Museum Delivery. I can't say enough good things about Michael Morris and the way he does business. Every phone call was returned, every question answered, everything I needed was taken care of. Four days before my Museum Delivery, my truck was broken into and my briefcase was stolen. Not a big deal except all of my Shelby purchase paperwork and titling information was in it. Since we had driving the car home from SAI as part of our plan, I had to get the car registered. One phone call to MM, and duplicates of everything were being overnight shipped by DHL to me. Thank you MM. Fast forward to Thursday morning. 10 am at DMV to handle registration, 11:30 to airport, 1:00 flight to Vegas. Spent an enjoyable evening there with the family, knowing there was not much sleep in my future that night. Off to SAI early Friday morning (tired, but not sleepy), and was greeted at the door by Adrienne. For those of you who haven't been to SAI for the tour, it is a must do, akin to seeing the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore during your lifetime. Seeing and understanding the history and passion behind our cars and everything else that Shelby has ever touched is inspiring. Adrienne is the perfect person for the tour and museum delivery. She was excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about everything Shelby, and the tour was just a build up until I got my car. I saw a lot of forum members names on the wall when we signed, it felt like more of a family as we added our names. Once I saw it, I just walked around and looked. I didn't get in until someone on the tour reminded me it was mine and told me to get in. Sitting there, looking at the dash plaque, I realized everything had come full circle, and I finally had my Shelby. John came out (thanks again for my number!) and even the guys that assembled my car came out and met me. I think John said mine was the first 08 museum delivery, but I'm not sure, there was so much going on. My main goal in life at that point was not stalling the car in front of everyone as we started our trip home. We had a wonderful drive home, enjoying and getting to know our new baby. We drove home on a portion of Route 66, stopping along the way for a bite to eat at an old diner (but no food or drinks came into the car!) It was great to be able and have my son experience the museum delivery, since this will be his car someday. Thanks to everyone here for answering all my questions, and thanks again to this forum, however long it still survives! Here are a couple of pictures, I hope they post, I haven't done any before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fatboy_merged Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 aww cant see the pics...what website is that? i've no account there <_< edit: nevermind :P oh..and congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 That is great to hear that 08SGT0646 is safe and at home. 07SGT0646 is on the east coast and 08SGT0646 is on the west coast. One is cold and One is warm. Now you can join SGT646 club or the SGT club. Sorry to say but your pic don't work try photobucket.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0701 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Congratulations! Photos look great. You have an awesome garage, the convenient urinal takes the prize. You can step out of your car, take 2 steps, and you are there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clark17357 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hi Mark, Great looking car. Just stunning. I, too, must compliment you on the urinal in the garage. I have already copied that photo and e-mailed it to my wife to add to my Christmas list. Post something every few days or every week or so as you learn about your car. As I was waiting for mine, one of the things I enjoyed most was reading the posts of new owners. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Congratulations its hard to beat those kind of events in your life, looks like a beautiful car and family enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 congrat Mark!! im glad i could be a part of your making your dream come true. i agree the folks at SAI are GREAT. thanks for the pics and enjoy the car!!! michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'm liking those blue cars more and more. Not as pretty as black but a close second Congrads on the SGT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatirider2 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just got back from a drive, this is a fantastic car! I didn't drive one before I bought it, and I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Congratulations! Looks awesome and teh urinal....well, what a great idea.....adn look slike somewhere in that garage you also have a motorcycle? How do you arange for a museum delivery? LuisA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Congrats on the blue SHELBY.I like the pins on the new cars.Did you receive a certificate for the Museum delivery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nice pix. Congrats again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH53Driver Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 CONGRATS and thanks for the great read. I just wish the pictures would shoy up on my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 congrats mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT3369 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Why didn't you just mount the urinal on the refrigerator door-get a beer and lose one simultaneous like. I would have just p***ed in the sink-no wonder I'm divorced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy_merged Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 dang i wish i didnt have to butcher my shelby hood pin plates to get them to fit i filed out the hole to make it wider in one corner because the stud was rubbing there then i realized i could have adjusted the stud brackets to line the studs up with the hole better <_< ....oh well i'll probly file out the hole more in the other corner so it wont look lopsided :rolleyes: that rat tail file works better than i thought it would :blink: honestly? i feel like burning these things and get some new ones and start over again :angry: again, congrats on your new Shelby. u'll love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66DNA Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Congrats! Enjoy that gorgeous car! -Todd in BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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