Orf Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 I had to take my oldest daughter to her soccer team picture session yesterday. As I pull out of the driveway, my cell phone gives off that "new voicemail" tone. Not one, but two messages from my regular sales guy, Gene. First, "The car is here and still on the truck - hurry down to get pictures". Next, "The truck left. Don't worry, we took pictures for you. I didn't want that kid to drive it, so I pulled it inside for you." I missed the first call by 20 minutes. Just like when my wife was pregnant, I should have had my cell phone on me at all times. Oh well. I pulled into the dealership at 2:45, daughter in her soccer get up, my heart racing, in the final stage of PSDS. Everyone at the dealership recognizes me from my frequent stops to "check up" on the status of my GT500. Gene is smiling, but not nearly as wide as I am. Gene warns me that it's pretty dirty from the truck ride. Like I care. I asked to take her out for a spin, so I can get all the "stuff" I acquired over the past few months in anticipation. No problem, I'm told. 7.8 miles on the Odo, cool. I dropped the top, put my daughter's booster seat in the back, and headed across the street to fill up with 93 at BP. The next stop was the local brushless car wash. The automaic kind, where you pull in and the machine, with only high pressure jets, moves around the vehicle. Note to self: All hand washing from now on. Yes, I did put the top back up beforehand. From there I headed to my office, where I need to pick up my "stuff". About halfway there, I go to pass on a country raod, and she takes off. The sweet sound of blower whine makes me check the boost gauge. We have pressure. Looked to be about 8 psi. How is it possible that my grin got bigger? I "marked" my territory by laying a modest patch on the road in front of my office, maybe 20 feet long. I pushed her a little through the twisties, but not very hard as my daughter was in the back seat. She stayed nicely planted, both the car and the daughter. I'm taking Monday off, so I can observe the PDI process, and do a little experimenting. Oh, and the wait was worth it. Below are some quick pictures. More to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Chase 1128 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Congratulations Orf!! The tungsten looks great with the top down.....and up, but really great with it down. You guys are making me sooooo jealous, and it is going to be hard to wait until November when mine is scheduled to arrive. Enjoy!!!! ps tell me about the PDI process when you get a chance. I want to be present when they do mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 GT500 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Congrats Orf, that alloy w/tungsten, evil lookin, badass car looks awesome. Have a great time, you sure picked a beauty! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Congratulations ORf! Have fun! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Congrats. Orf Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Congratulations Orf!! The Alloy with Tungsten Looks AWESOME! And thanks again for all your input & help on the board...stay in touch with us when your not driving the car, Ya Hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Congrats, Orf! Thanks for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullittmansparts Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Looks GREAT ORF ! My combo exactly.....If it ever gets here. Any pics of the interior and exterior together? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Congrats, Orf!! :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted September 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Thanks all. I will have many more pictures by Tuesday or Wednesday. I didn't take any interior shots, as the plastic is still on the seats. I don't expect anything earth shattering during the PDI, but I have other stuff I want to watch being installed. I'm doing it more for the experience than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDoc Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 That is SHARP! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06ragtopGT Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Thats one mean looking vert. Alloy is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangFinally Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Congrats!! Sure you will enjoy.... The PDI was a good experience. On another post it was suggested to have the Tune checked as well... something about a soft tune for delivery..... Great color combo. Didn't know it was available when made my choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 `ORF` Congrat`s -- Very Nice Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutter Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Exactly the car I have on order...did you get a fair price??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt50035 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 ORF, great looking Shelby. Congrats and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Exactly the car I have on order...did you get a fair price??? No, but I had my reasons. +10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutter Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 No, but I had my reasons. +10 Understood...great ride :bandance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 OK. I've been busy driving, which was so much fun I didn't stop to take picture. I know, I should be punished. I do have some pictures of it being unloaded. Sorry for the low resolution, but I didn't take the pictures. Oh, here is a picture of my dash disassembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Why was the dash torn apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrichard Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Very Nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Why was the dash torn apart? To install the start button and the upside down signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Here are some more pictures. I haven't had the time to give the car a good detail yet, so it's a little dirty. Sorry. Here are some more pictures. I haven't had the time to give the car a good detail yet, so it's a little dirty. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
442forever(noolds) Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hey orf. My coupe will have the same scheme. Whenever I get it. Still holding......It's sweet!! I think the crimson looks a lot better in the vert then the coupe. Especially with the top dropped. Let me say thanks again for all the auction updates. And keep the rubber side down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSK Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 congratulations!! I am jealous too. Mine maybe will make it in by the end of the year if I am lucky. Did the white convert with blue door stripe. Did upgrade the sound system too. I understand you on the price....mine not great either...but we've "got to smell the roses while we can." Right? I actually got permission from my wife too! Unfortantely I am going to have to give my car (a Cadillac EXT) to my son when he turns 16 in Oct. inorder for me to justify it for my wife.....but I guess that is oK too. I can't wait to get mine in....the taking off a day after I get it is a great idea.....hope it isn't too cold here in AL in Jan., but I think I can stand it. I will just have my wide grin frozen on my face for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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