HARALD KELLEY Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well after all the waffling, I have comitted to the Paxton install at Shelby. I will be putting on a polished Paxton with the GT 500 fuel pump and dash pod / gauges. Should be sent to Shelby in next couple of weeks and then I will fly to Vegas to pick it up when done. I went this route becouse I wanted to keep the car all Shelby and keep the history and connection of the 1966 GT 350 H and 2006 GTH. Did not want to lose the strut brace or cut the hood (just personal preferance). Wife supports it so that is very very cool. She acutauly insisted that SAI do the install. It is my understanding that I can get the Shelby GTH SC side stripes. At this time I do not plan on changing them out. Just add the engine compartment SC plaque. Wish me luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Good Luck my friend. Enjoy and post some pictures when you can.......Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Harald I was talking to Bud last week about your car. I think we are both in agreement that you've stayed on top of this and certainly have showed the most interest in the Paxton. I applaud you for your persistance and are having the Paxton installed exactly how I would. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Sounds like a great choice. I am looking forward to the pics and your driving impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 CONGRATS ON THE SAI INSTALL. THE BUDMAN AND COMPANY WILL MAKE YOU A VERY SPECIAL SHELBY. B.O.L. :happy feet: SCOTTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 very nice. congrats. that would be my choice as well. i am hopeful that i will get one, one day as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Good news! Congrats. Hopefully I will not be too far behind you. Probably next year though. I'm getting the Hot Rod cams put in first this year. I wouldn't be able to do the side stripes either since mine are all painted on now. Can't wait to see pics of your car done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK KORST Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Congratulations Harald. I can't wait to see #50 at the 2010 Vegas Bash. The Paxton was definately the way to go. I will be dreaming of the day that I am able to make that mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib627 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Awesome Harald... No doubt the best way to go and all being well the way I plan to go soon too, perhaps not until the end of the year though! Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get her back, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickSilverShelby Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Can some one tell me why the Paxton can be installed on an 06 GT-H and not on an 07 GT-H? I read somethinf about it somewhere but I must be gettin old and I forgot. QSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Can some one tell me why the Paxton can be installed on an 06 GT-H and not on an 07 GT-H? I read somethinf about it somewhere but I must be gettin old and I forgot. QSS Ford changed around some of the emissions items on the 07-08 compared to the 06. That is why it needed to be CARB recertified which Paxton has not been able to accomplish yet. I can't imagine what is taking so long as the other chargers do not seem to be having any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickSilverShelby Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks Jeff. QSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Here's an original: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave c Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Here's an original: And 43+ years later and still running strong. It will be a total different car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 And 43+ years later and still running strong. It will be a total different car. Thanks for the GT 350 H pictures Tony. Very cool & inspiring Dave c. Car is scheduled to be picked up next week on Tuesday or Wednesday. Should be at SAI on Thursday or Friday. I will pick up the car on October 2nd and drive back. I am nervous and excited! Polished Paxton, gt 500 fuel pump and gauge pod/gauges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottydr Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Very cool Harold, It's going to a few sleepless nights for you, good luck and drive safe, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Harald, it is my understanding that you CANNOT get time off of work to get your car when it's done, so it is only logical (as we live near each other) that I go and pick it up for you and race , er, I mean drive it gently home for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Harald, it is my understanding that you CANNOT get time off of work to get your car when it's done, so it is only logical (as we live near each other) that I go and pick it up for you and race , er, I mean drive it gently home for you.... Lets keep the fire bugs away for a while. Oh ya, I want to drive the KR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Car got picked up at 6:30 pm today. On it's way to SAI. One stop in LA tomorrow and then to Shelby. Will be there Thursday. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Car got picked up at 6:30 pm today. On it's way to SAI. One stop in LA tomorrow and then to Shelby. Will be there Thursday. :happy feet: Wow! You're gonna love it. It's a totally different animal when it's done. Be careful - with stock tires the rear will want to scoot if you downshift on a turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 So Harald, does this mean you will be leading the I-5 Shelby Bash warm up sprint this coming January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 So Harald, does this mean you will be leading the I-5 Shelby Bash warm up sprint this coming January? Boy, that sure was a sprint. I still talk about that drive. Fastest I ever made it to LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Boy, that sure was a sprint. I still talk about that drive. Fastest I ever made it to LA. Did someone say....GUMBALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertz208 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Boy, that sure was a sprint. I still talk about that drive. Fastest I ever made it to LA. Harald, I believe you made the right decision on the Paxton, I know I did, I just didnt go the route youre taking going to Vegas with it. We talked sometime back if you remember and you weren't sure which way you were going. Since we talked I have also put a P51b Roush Mustang in my stable, which is also a screamin pony. Good Luck with youre new mod and be careful, It will seem like a new beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I must say, your car is beautiful! When I picked my "Betsy" up on the 28tth of Aug...there she was! My car to the upper left and Roger's upper right... Both of ours: (Lot of glare that day) Can't wait to see pics of the install, Harald! Congrats!!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Harald, I believe you made the right decision on the Paxton, I know I did, I just didnt go the route youre taking going to Vegas with it. We talked sometime back if you remember and you weren't sure which way you were going. Since we talked I have also put a P51b Roush Mustang in my stable, which is also a screamin pony. Good Luck with youre new mod and be careful, It will seem like a new beast. Thank for the support. Just about two weeks before I fly to Vegas. Will get it on Friday the 2nd. Plan on taking the tour again. Bud sent some pictures. Car is on the rack and all apart. Polished Paxton with Shelby plate in wrapper. Pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 One week from today. here are a couple of pictures from SAI. Thanks Bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 It looks fantastic. Definitely the way to go with the GT-H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Looks awsome, I so want to do that some day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 Mustang Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 congrats on everything, I bet your having a blast with the new found power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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