Anton Ruighaver Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hey folks, Most of you have no idea who I am, with the possible exception of MyWickedShelby, 07REDGT500 and a few others, but I'm so excited and I just had to share... In February, I got an opportunity to purchase a car I've loved since the day it was released, a 2008 Shelby GT Convertible. Back in 2008, I could not have even fathomed being able to afford to buy it new, I was fortunate enought to have been able to purchase it for less than half the original MSRP and literally feel like I stole it. I found it at a Ford Dealership in a VERY rural part of Maryland, it had a little less than 20K miles and it had been on the lot since August of 2010. It probably didn't hurt that they were a ROUSH authorized dealership and seemed to know VERY little about Shelby GTs. It is loaded with every factory Mustang GT option available (IUP, NAV, etc), plus a few nice Shelby installed options the previous owner had ordered with the car beyond the standard SGT package (Gauges, Pedals, Headrests & Console covers, Faux Gas Cap Logo, Trunk Mat, Engine Dress Up Kit). I had it VERY thoroughly checked out and brought it home on February 23rd. Now, my 2008 Shelby GT Convertible is in Las Vegas at Shelby being converted into a GT/SC. I had a conversation with Gary Patterson in Carlisle at the Ford Nationals about doing the upgrade, and haven't been able to stop thinking about it since (thanks Gary!). Last month, I contacted Roger (Sorel) and reviewed my options with him, and the stage was set. My car arrived last Wednesday, and Roger and Frankie have been very tolerant of my incessant calls and e-mails (thanks guys!). Now my performance should finally match my plates ! I'll keep you all posted... -Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Nice....very nice. I will say this (even though I have a deal on mine right now) this is a bad ass car that only as hand full of way more expensive cars can beat on the road today, and the looks are killer. The GT/SC is one awesome car, except they should discontinue making them so they can be even more exclusive down the road. ;0 I will say, one day these cars will be one of the major "barn finds" you'll read about. NY Times in 2044 News article: " Rare 2007 Shelby GT/SC found in barn stored 37 years years. The car will be sold at auction in its present condition. Starting bid will be $________. 00" You fill in the blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Good luck Anton, you'll love it! What brand and model of Supercharger did you go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Lucky you and congratulations! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Good luck Anton, you'll love it! What brand and model of Supercharger did you go with? Hey Doug, A black Whipple 550. Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Boy I sure remember the time when I sent my car. Congrats and enjoy. The SAI folks are great to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks Ilmor & H! I'm really hoping to get a few picures this week... Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Congratulations and good luck!!!!!!! Make sure you have the Revan racing heat exchanger installed. You might also look at having the Thump RRR billet aluminum tensioner arm installed too. Good luck! You'll be in a very exclusive group. I believe the count is under 10 convertibles that have been converted to GT/SC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hey Doug, A black Whipple 550. Anton A great story and great choice of blowers, Anton! Congrats. You will not believe that it is in fact still your car. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Cougster, congrats on the GT/SC upgrade. Your're going to love it. I do have a question about the photo in your signature line. Is that a photo of your actual dash plaque from your SGT? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Actually, no... I had swiped that off the internet right after I committed to buying the car (before I picked it up) and just PhotoShopped in my CSM... How could 'ya tell? Here's the real thing... And a little closer up: Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroz Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Very nice car you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Actually, no... I had swiped that off the internet right after I committed to buying the car (before I picked it up) and just PhotoShopped in my CSM... How could 'ya tell? Here's the real thing... And a little closer up: Anton I was able to tell because that's a fake Shelby dash plaque in your signature line. The Shelby Registry, Shelby American and Shelby Licensing are always on the lookout for fake dash plaques. When I saw your signature line pic I became curious and was hoping that it wasn't a pic of your actual dash plaque. I'm glad it wasn't and that your actual dash plaque is the real thing. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Changing my sig pic tonight :fool: I had done a Google image search, and that CSM is what it came up with... That'll learn me! Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I was far too embarrassed... Couldn't wait... Here's the new sig... - Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Congrats Anton! Thrilled to see anotheer chapter being written for you and your new Shelby! Awesome car, you did good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Couldn't have done it without you and Bob! Thanks again Mike! :happy feet: Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hey folks, Most of you have no idea who I am, with the possible exception of MyWickedShelby, 07REDGT500 and a few others, but I'm so excited and I just had to share... In February, I got an opportunity to purchase a car I've loved since the day it was released, a 2008 Shelby GT Convertible. Back in 2008, I could not have even fathomed being able to afford to buy it new, I was fortunate enought to have been able to purchase it for less than half the original MSRP and literally feel like I stole it. I found it at a Ford Dealership in a VERY rural part of Maryland, it had a little less than 20K miles and it had been on the lot since August of 2010. It probably didn't hurt that they were a ROUSH authorized dealership and seemed to know VERY little about Shelby GTs. It is loaded with every factory Mustang GT option available (IUP, NAV, etc), plus a few nice Shelby installed options the previous owner had ordered with the car beyond the standard SGT package (Gauges, Pedals, Headrests & Console covers, Faux Gas Cap Logo, Trunk Mat, Engine Dress Up Kit). I had it VERY thoroughly checked out and brought it home on February 23rd. Now, my 2008 Shelby GT Convertible is in Las Vegas at Shelby being converted into a GT/SC. I had a conversation with Gary Patterson in Carlisle at the Ford Nationals about doing the upgrade, and haven't been able to stop thinking about it since (thanks Gary!). Last month, I contacted Roger (Sorel) and reviewed my options with him, and the stage was set. My car arrived last Wednesday, and Roger and Frankie have been very tolerant of my incessant calls and e-mails (thanks guys!).Now my performance should finally match my plates ! I'll keep you all posted... -Anton Good for you!!!! Tell Roger you want the tensioner support brace. It's cheap (under $100) and Roger INSISTED I get it when my GT/SC package was done a few weeks ago. He ran it on his GT/SC for thousands of miles with no belt issues. That includes being the Pace Car at several track events (where it was driven by Gary Patterson, who breaks cars for FUN). Tell him "Jer said you'd want me to have this". I also did the Shelby/ReVan Racing/C&R radiator and heat exchanger. I live in the desert here in Vegas, it was money well spent! 400 miles on the "new" car so far, and it's so fun I have a grin on my face everytime I drive it. People said, "It'll feel like a totally different car", but I disagree. If you drive it moderately, it's the exact same car. Totally well-behaved, quiet, no difference at all. Push the "go" pedal harder, and the "new car" rears its gorgeous head! LOL... The supercharger WHINE makes it well worth turning the stereo OFF. Check out my thread below ("Pulled The Trigger") for more impressions. Again, congrats. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hey guys, REALLY appreciate all the good will, I am getting incredibly excited to see/feel the changes... Here is a list of everything they're doing to my baby: Black Ford (Whipple 550) Supercharger with Cold Air Intake 4-Wheel Brake Upgrade (Baer Rotors & Pads) and Stainless Brake Lines Shelby Boost Gauge (Swap Blue LED from Oil Temp) - Already had the gauges GT/SC Side Stripe & Under Hood “Factory Supercharged” Badging & Shelby GT/SC Cert Full Shelby Billet Cooling System Upgrade New Metco Pulleys and Metco Tensioner Support Plate Front Brake Ducts & PIAA driving lights New Stage 3 Clutch Kit (flywheel, disc, pressure plate, slave cylinder, throw out bearing) Shelby 4.6L Black Etched Valve Covers I am also having them do my Stripes/Scoop while it's there as well... :happy feet: Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hey guys, REALLY appreciate all the good will, I am getting incredibly excited to see/feel the changes... Here is a list of everything they're doing to my baby: Black Ford (Whipple 550) Supercharger with Cold Air Intake 4-Wheel Brake Upgrade (Baer Rotors & Pads) and Stainless Brake Lines Shelby Boost Gauge (Swap Blue LED from Oil Temp) - Already had the gauges GT/SC Side Stripe & Under Hood "Factory Supercharged" Badging & Shelby GT/SC Cert Full Shelby Billet Cooling System Upgrade New Metco Pulleys and Metco Tensioner Support Plate Front Brake Ducts & PIAA dribing lights New Stage 3 Clutch Kit (flywheel, disc, pressure plate, slave cylinder, throw out bearing) Shelby 4.6L Black Etched Valve Covers I am also having them do my Stripes/Scoop while it's there as well... :happy feet: Anton Great list of mods! I will be adding the Metco pulleys as well. And a clutch when mine wears out! I am a little confused as to how they will do the driving lights AND brake ducts on an intercooler-equipped Whippled car. It was my understanding there was no clearance... Hmmm... Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Not sure Jer, I spoke to Frankie about it and he said it was no problem... Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Not sure Jer, I spoke to Frankie about it and he said it was no problem... Anton Maybe they figured something out.... let us all in on it if the car does get both. Love to learn how. Thanks, Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Heading out to Shelby next Thursday (the 13th) to see my baby :happy feet: !!! Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Heading out to Shelby next Thursday (the 13th) to see my baby :happy feet: !!! Anton If you're in Vegas, bring it by to see me! Guitar Center Town Square Las Vegas 6587 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89119 (We're diagonally across the street fron the Airport!) Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Heading out to Shelby next Thursday (the 13th) to see my baby :happy feet: !!! Anton Congrats again Cougster! Have a safe trip Anton and a fun ride back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwestercamp Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Anton, That will be a sweet car when its done. When i was out there it looks like it was coming along nicely. You won't regret the upgrade. The tire companies thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Congrats again Cougster! Have a safe trip Anton and a fun ride back! Betcha he gets home quicker than the ride out...... I too am curious about the driving lights and brake ducts..... why did I think they were not available anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hey folks... Quick update. Trip was pushed back a bit, so we'll be going this coming Saturday and flying back on Tuesday... I'll have my car shipped back via either Reliable or Gran Turismo right after that. Can't really take the time off to drive it back right now as we're in the middle of moving my comapny to a new facility. Thanks again Jon for peekin in on her. Jer, I'll give you a call during the week to setup a time to get together for a few... I'll keep everyone posted. Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 2 More days till I head to Vegas!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Can't wait to see and drive my car again... I'M SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS WITHDRAWL!!! Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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