kryptonite Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hello everyone! I've been reading your forum for quite sometime. I built myself a Shelby GT out of my 2005 Legend Lime Mustang GT. My reason for building it is that I wanted something different in a color that is no longer currently offered. Which was my reason for picking the Legend Lime color. That and it was very close to the color from the 60's. Now, I do not proclaim it a "clone". And anyone that has asked me about the car, I do not tell people it is a real Shelby, but a tribute of the car from the 60's. I built this tribute as a cross between the old and the new. Old being the color and new being the styling. It took me quite a while to get all of the parts you see on the car. I am missing some key components, mostly because I ran out of money. But hope to have it totally completed by year's end. To get around the issue with the hood scoop, I had my stripes painted on. I want to thank one of your members. I have forgotten his name, but he sold me his Shelby GT Hood and Front Fascia, as he converted his car to a GT500. Please feel free to critique my car. I won't be offended by anything anyone says, whether the feedback is positive or negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 More pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hello everyone!I've been reading your forum for quite sometime. I built myself a Shelby GT out of my 2005 Legend Lime Mustang GT. My reason for building it is that I wanted something different in a color that is no longer currently offered. Which was my reason for picking the Legend Lime color. That and it was very close to the color from the 60's. Now, I do not proclaim it a "clone". And anyone that has asked me about the car, I do not tell people it is a real Shelby, but a tribute of the car from the 60's. I built this tribute as a cross between the old and the new. Old being the color and new being the styling. It took me quite a while to get all of the parts you see on the car. I am missing some key components, mostly because I ran out of money. But hope to have it totally completed by year's end. To get around the issue with the hood scoop, I had my stripes painted on. I want to thank one of your members. I have forgotten his name, but he sold me his Shelby GT Hood and Front Fascia, as he converted his car to a GT500. Please feel free to critique my car. I won't be offended by anything anyone says, whether the feedback is positive or negative. Are you sporting Shelby badging on this car? I like the color combo. You did a great job with the stripes too. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 last batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 More pics. OK well I see the Shelby GT on the side, which really irritates me personally, but your car looks nice for sure. Nice work. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hello everyone!I've been reading your forum for quite sometime. I built myself a Shelby GT out of my 2005 Legend Lime Mustang GT. My reason for building it is that I wanted something different in a color that is no longer currently offered. Which was my reason for picking the Legend Lime color. That and it was very close to the color from the 60's. Now, I do not proclaim it a "clone". And anyone that has asked me about the car, I do not tell people it is a real Shelby, but a tribute of the car from the 60's. I built this tribute as a cross between the old and the new. Old being the color and new being the styling. It took me quite a while to get all of the parts you see on the car. I am missing some key components, mostly because I ran out of money. But hope to have it totally completed by year's end. To get around the issue with the hood scoop, I had my stripes painted on. I want to thank one of your members. I have forgotten his name, but he sold me his Shelby GT Hood and Front Fascia, as he converted his car to a GT500. Please feel free to critique my car. I won't be offended by anything anyone says, whether the feedback is positive or negative. Your on the wrong web site. You should be at http://www.legendlimeregistry.com/ . Just joking. Your stang does look great. See you on the LLR web site. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Putting the Shelby GT stripe on is WRONG. Anybody that knows what a SHelby GT is knows there was never a PUKE GREEN one. To be honest the car does look good but I really do not like the side stripe on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardluck33 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Are you bringing this to Dyno day with the club? To each his own on what he/she wants to do with their car. I think you will see a lot of negatives here on this site since the Shelby badging is on the car and it is a clone or "tribute" car. If you are happy with it that is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've always said each person should do what they want with their car. Nice work for the most part but since you asked, the "Shelby GT" on the side is a bit abrasive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hill Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Yeah, it looks good, I will give you that. But when you put the Shelby name on it, well thats just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 the Shelby GT decal on the side bothers me too, along with the PBF on the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hill Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Did the Shelby letters get put on the back of the trunk lid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think it looks good...might be the best looking Legend Lime stang I've ever seen. If it were black, white, blue, or orange then it I could understand why it would bother folks, but Legend Lime was gone before any SGTs were built. Anybody that knows anything about these cars will know it's not the real thing. As for the "Shelby GT" side stripe...I wouldn't do it but I'm not bothered by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think it looks good...might be the best looking Legend Lime stang I've ever seen. If it were black, white, blue, or orange then it I could understand why it would bother folks, but Legend Lime was gone before any SGTs were built. Anybody that knows anything about these cars will know it's not the real thing. As for the "Shelby GT" side stripe...I wouldn't do it but I'm not bothered by it. I agree, but I wouldn't care if it was black, blue, or white. Who cares. I would like to have a 68 Shelby clone. I wouldn't want a real one as I wouldn't want to put that kind of money on the highway... Nice job krypto and don't worry about the aggrevated souls or the insults... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 instead of editing my first post I would like to add this: The car looks great, but its not a Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Before I pulled the trigger on the SGT, I was going to do a SGT look or to be more precise an updated GT-350 tribute...the reverse of my car, silver with blue stripes, SGT grille and front facia, spoiler delete. Aftermarket hood with roush style functional hood scoop. I bought some "FORD" rocker stripes but had no plans to put on PBF or "SHELBY" emblems. While I understand why others are bothered, I don't have a problem with clones...I just wouldn't do it myself. The upcoming Shelby Registry will clearly show which cars were made at SAI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Bishop Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I know Russ personally and have seen the car in person and the paint shop did a great job, it looks better in person (better than what we got from SAI). I own one and don’t have an issue, adding a fake CSM # would be crossing the line in my opinion. Hell, there are hundreds if not thousands of “tributes or clones” of the classic Shelby’s and it’s never hurt their value or prestige over the years. I'm secure enough to know I own the real deal. If anyone has a problem with the PBF badges, you should take it up with Ford for letting them be sold on eBay, plus they are giving them away if you buy a crate motor from Ford Racing. Plus, SPP sells the S H E L B Y letters in their own catalog (page 26) for anyone to purchase. Like Jase said, if you are happy with it that is all that matters. (Flame suite on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardluck33 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I know Russ personally and have seen the car in person and the paint shop did a great job, it looks better in person. I own one and don’t have an issue, adding a fake CSM # would be crossing the line in my opinion. Hell, there are hundreds if not thousands of “tributes or clones” of the classic Shelby’s and it’s never hurt their value or prestige over the years. I'm secure enough to know I own the real deal. If anyone has a problem with the PBF badges, you should take it up with Ford for letting them be sold on eBay, plus they are giving them away if you buy a crate motor from Ford Racing. Plus, SPP sells the S H E L B Y letters in their own catalog (page 26) for anyone to purchase. Like Jase said, if you are happy with it that is all that matters. (Flame suite on) Heck I hope it comes to Dyno Day...I want to see it in person. Care has been taken in making the car right. Just like previously posted there are tons of replicas out there of the original Shelby's... heck I may buy one of those myself next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Get rid of the SHELBY GT!! Or relabel it SHELBY GT Tribute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Bishop Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Putting the Shelby GT stripe on is WRONG. Anybody that knows what a SHelby GT is knows there was never a PUKE GREEN one. To be honest the car does look good but I really do not like the side stripe on it. I guess PUKE GREEN was a mistake back then too........... :rolleyes: This is one of the best looking Shelby's EVER, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I can't believe there are no smilies with a flamethrower... :angry2: Be careful saying you like clones. Someone while chime in with a "I suppose you like fake rolexes too!" comment. While there are some fake things I can appreciate (o) (o) rolexes aren't one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardluck33 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I guess PUKE GREEN was a mistake back then too........... :rolleyes: This is one of the best looking Shelby's EVER, IMHO. Damn, that is the exact color and setup of my first car except it wasn't a real Shelby. It was funny cause many of my friends at 16 said "puke green" but damn it was rare and damn it looked good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yeah I would like to see that car at the dyno day too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Get rid of the SHELBY GT!! Or relabel it SHELBY GT Tribute! That's not very practical. I have never seen a 60's tribute labeled...."Tribute" I can see it now..."Shelby GT350 Tribute" Better put it on a stretch limo or you may run out of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I guess PUKE GREEN was a mistake back then too........... :rolleyes: This is one of the best looking Shelby's EVER, IMHO. That is perhaps my favorite Shelby color. I almost bought a 68 Shelby clone last year that was that color... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circleofsnakes Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I honestly don't see the big deal here. I don't see anything wrong with a tribute car. Everyone should be happy that there's people that want a car like theirs so bad that they build a tribute to it. Not everyone can afford the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I honestly don't see the big deal here. I don't see anything wrong with a tribute car. Everyone should be happy that there's people that want a car like theirs so bad that they build a tribute to it. Not everyone can afford the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 That is perhaps my favorite Shelby color. I almost bought a 68 Shelby clone last year that was that color... In 68` that was the most popular colour. Sold more in that Lime Gold than any other colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I guess PUKE GREEN was a mistake back then too........... :rolleyes: This is one of the best looking Shelby's EVER, IMHO. This GT500 is a beautiful car.... back then the car was manufactured with this color. A 07 or 08 Shelby GT was never legend Lime so that is why I was joking about Puke Green. I actually really like the color, and I like his car; i'm just not too sure why he put the Shelby GT side stripes on a legend lime tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Heck I hope it comes to Dyno Day...I want to see it in person. Care has been taken in making the car right. Just like previously posted there are tons of replicas out there of the original Shelby's... heck I may buy one of those myself next. Thanks for all of your comments. I understand the sentiment and expected the rough ride and in no way will take any of those comments personally. And I will be stopping by at the dyno day to say hi, though I won't be dynoing or staying too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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