Grabber Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Enis, The car looks beautiful. It really does indeed look sweet. Makes me giddy looking at it. I love this pic. Easy does it on that front splitter. That driveway could put a guy in a bad mood some evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'd have to say that orange is the BEST (SS) color with flat black stripes, I was "this close" to getting a GO car but then settled on black and of course that was before the "SS stripe color controversy" even came up, I guess I'll suffer. Your car reminds me of the 69 Boss only better, much, much better. The headrests won't even be noticed in your car anyway. Other than that I'm speachless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks for all of the additional pics. Grabber Orange is indeed the most striking color for the SS; this would certainly be my choice if I were ordering a car with an SS upgrade in mind. I agree that the headrest could have had more of a factory look. However, this is a vey minor point IMHO compared to all of the improvements, both from a performance and looks standpoint, that the SS package brings. Also, I may be in the minority but I like the look of the standard GT500 shifter. If I were fortunate enough to get the SS package, I wouldn't mind the shifter remaining as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'd have to say that orange is the BEST (SS) color with flat black stripes, I was "this close" to getting a GO car but then settled on black and of course that was before the "SS stripe color controversy" even came up, I guess I'll suffer. Your car reminds me of the 69 Boss only better, much, much better. The headrests won't even be noticed in your car anyway. Other than that I'm speachless. are you kidding me? Orange is beautiful, but I think the black will be even better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Awesome pics your car looks good. Take care of the SS. Congrats again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 are you kidding me? Orange is beautiful, but I think the black will be even better... Thanks,I can only hope your right!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCrowe Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think that it is extremely important that each of us that is having the SS conversion make it known that we will not be satisfied with those headrest and yes the White Shifter Ball was part of the original package and it is part of the attitude that goes with this type of muscle car. I think that SI will be not only hurting the ones with the SS package but they will be hurting their own credibillity. I have confidence in Amy and the team that they will make things right. That's my opinion. Man I hope my red convertible looks as good as the orange looks. I hope to see pictures of a red SS convertible soon. Steve Crowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think that it is extremely important that each of us that is having the SS conversion make it known that we will not be satisfied with those headrest and yes the White Shifter Ball was part of the original package and it is part of the attitude that goes with this type of muscle car. I think that SI will be not only hurting the ones with the SS package but they will be hurting their own credibillity. I have confidence in Amy and the team that they will make things right. That's my opinion. Man I hope my red convertible looks as good as the orange looks. I hope to see pictures of a red SS convertible soon. Steve Crowe Steve, I have to agree unfortunately, the head rest covers and armrest (as seen on-line) do cheapen and detract from the looks of the SS and yes I too love the looks of the Hurst shifter ball as they were standard equipment on the muscle cars of the 60's/70's (even if not provided by the car manufacturers) and they really belong on the SS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 As requested, close up pictures of the gage pod, and new/different pics of the headrest pads in bright sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Few more pictures. Taken at 1042 Prinction Street, Venice CA, the original address where Carroll started Shelby American. Hollowed ground for Shelby nuts. If the background of this picture looks familar, the next photo should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thanks so much for the pics!!! You must be having the best time!!! I must still express my disappointment in the headrest color and grain diff. I wish they would have fixed that!! Either way the care is AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Few more pictures. Taken at 1042 Prinction Street, Venice CA, the original address where Carroll started Shelby American. Hollowed ground for Shelby nuts. If the background of this picture looks familar, the next photo should help. Seems like I have been there before! Oh yea, I was there with YOU and about 10 other Shelby NUTS!!!!!! :happy feet: Car still looks AWESOME! Thank for the extra pics michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thanks for the pictures - they really help those of us who are waiting, to appreciate the car thanks again for your follow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSnake08 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I think that it is extremely important that each of us that is having the SS conversion make it known that we will not be satisfied with those headrest and yes the White Shifter Ball was part of the original package and it is part of the attitude that goes with this type of muscle car. I think that SI will be not only hurting the ones with the SS package but they will be hurting their own credibillity. I have confidence in Amy and the team that they will make things right. That's my opinion. Man I hope my red convertible looks as good as the orange looks. I hope to see pictures of a red SS convertible soon. Steve Crowe Steve - I confirmed with Amy directly today that SAI will work with the supplier regarding the headrest and console cover quality control issues. She also confirmed that at least for now there will be no white ball Hurst style shifter but the current short throw shifter as specified will be used instead. Until a new design is proven there will be no running change, but there could be one down the road. I expressed to Amy how important these issues were to some of us. She responded promptly and thoroughly. I was hoping , however for good news on the shifter and exhaust, but to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Steve - I confirmed with Amy directly today that SAI will work with the supplier regarding the headrest and console cover quality control issues. She also confirmed that at least for now there will be no white ball Hurst style shifter but the current short throw shifter as specified will be used instead. Until a new design is proven there will be no running change, but there could be one down the road. I expressed to Amy how important these issues were to some of us. She responded promptly and thoroughly. I was hoping , however for good news on the shifter and exhaust, but to no avail. Nice follow up work on behalf of us all. Thanks! :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsdogs1 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Did she say what that meant for those of us with our cars in the shop now? does this delay our cars being completed? Will they ship the upgraded parts in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Thanks!!!! I really hope they fix the covers!!! I don't want to have to get things done to this car to fix SAI's poor items after getting SS'd. It's not only the $30K, but the fact that I wanna get this done and do next to zero other mods! And having to get someone to fix the interior is a little rediculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Actually, these two are the same background. The garage door and service door have both been replaced with glass / glass doors. You can still see the corner guards on your pic and in the old pic for the garage door. Also, the brick pattern is the same. The old pic was the January 2008 photo in the Shelby Children's Foundation calendar. It is hanging at my desk, so I have spent way too much time looking at it!! BTW, very cool pictures and car!! Few more pictures. Taken at 1042 Prinction Street, Venice CA, the original address where Carroll started Shelby American. Hollowed ground for Shelby nuts. If the background of this picture looks familar, the next photo should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Actually, these two are the same background. The garage door and service door have both been replaced with glass / glass doors. You can still see the corner guards on your pic and in the old pic for the garage door. Also, the brick pattern is the same. The old pic was the January 2008 photo in the Shelby Children's Foundation calendar. It is hanging at my desk, so I have spent way too much time looking at it!! BTW, very cool pictures and car!! I did not notice that until now. I aparantly posted the pictures out of sequence, but have corrected that error now. Thanks for the heads up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Steve - I confirmed with Amy directly today that SAI will work with the supplier regarding the headrest and console cover quality control issues. She also confirmed that at least for now there will be no white ball Hurst style shifter but the current short throw shifter as specified will be used instead. Until a new design is proven there will be no running change, but there could be one down the road. I expressed to Amy how important these issues were to some of us. She responded promptly and thoroughly. I was hoping , however for good news on the shifter and exhaust, but to no avail. Nice follow up -thanks for youe effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSnake08 Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Nice follow up work on behalf of us all. Thanks! :beerchug: No problem. We are all in this together. I explained to Amy that most of us wanted a complete package and dreaded the thought of having to spend more time and money after we get our cars back. I also mentioned that it would be logical to expect some type of adjustment when items are dropped from the program, but she was quick to point out that they have added items in as well with no xtra charge (like harmonic balancers on 07 cars) and try to be fair. Of course SAI looks at total program cost when each of us is concerned with our particular car. Example : If full exhaust and hurst shifter are deleted I am not necessarily comforted as an 08 owner by the fact that that savings went back into the program to fix the 07 harmonic balancer issues. Yet I understand that for the program to be viable, SAI must look at the big picture. She did not specify or indicate that running changes would be retro for early cars. She did not committ to any, other than to address the headrest and console cover quality issue and the possibility of a shifter change. Now back to Son of Gt's car....WOW-it sits so sweet! Not trying to hijack the thread, but the quality issues and progress report with Amy were a result of your thread and the preview you gave us. I hope everyone provides details and pix like you did! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby N.Y. Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 WOW! BEAUTIFUL!! Son of gt , congrats man, I now am SURE that I need to win the lottery!! or get a very big raise :D good luck with the SS, and remember you can never post to many pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FAFP90 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 How did I manage to miss this thread? I'm speechless! That is one beautiful Snake. Couldn't go to a better home. Can't get enough pictures. Gotta have a vert so everyone else can see that huge grin thatis permanently etched on your face Drive fun, drive safe! Happy Motoring!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 It seems I have to check this thread every few days, and when I do i find that I MUST o thru the pics one by one again and and again just to admire the sheer beauty of SonofGT's bee-u-tee-ful SS!! E, just on the outside chance... you wouldn't be out in LV area bewteen May 14th and the 27th by any chance, would ya? :hyper: :hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 It seems I have to check this thread every few days, and when I do i find that I MUST o thru the pics one by one again and and again just to admire the sheer beauty of SonofGT's bee-u-tee-ful SS!! E, just on the outside chance... you wouldn't be out in LV area bewteen May 14th and the 27th by any chance, would ya? :hyper: :hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper: No plans to be, but if there's a weekend within those dates, then I might just be in the area! Let me check my schedule and I will get back to you on that Sir. To everyone, my sincerest thanks to you for all of the complements and kudos about the car, and I am truely flattered and humbled by your kind words and sentiments. And even though I did not build the car myself, I am honored and blessed to own it and honored to be apart of this association; this family called Team Shelby. Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby N.Y. Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 No plans to be, but if there's a weekend within those dates, then I might just be in the area! Let me check my schedule and I will get back to you on that Sir. To everyone, my sincerest thanks to you for all of the complements and kudos about the car, and I am truely flattered and humbled by your kind words and sentiments. And even though I did not build the car myself, I am honored and blessed to own it and honored to be apart of this association; this family called Team Shelby. Thank you all. And the oscar goes to, Son Of GT!!! just :tease: seriously you should be very proud, your car has become my new screen saver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 No plans to be, but if there's a weekend within those dates, then I might just be in the area! Let me check my schedule and I will get back to you on that Sir. To everyone, my sincerest thanks to you for all of the complements and kudos about the car, and I am truely flattered and humbled by your kind words and sentiments. And even though I did not build the car myself, I am honored and blessed to own it and honored to be apart of this association; this family called Team Shelby. Thank you all. How about Denver the first week of June? I'm there for a conference. Maybe you need a country-wide tour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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