Shelby GT 1266 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Browsing youtube and came across this. At least the guy is enthusiastic about getting it fixed, although it would sure cost a lot of $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Wow. After watching that I think I'll go out to the garage and give mine a hug. That's a huge project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepro Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Damn he killed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 A wee bit optimistic are we...lol... he thinks its an easy fix...perhaps he'll cut the roof off and make it a 'vert Also, i guess his license plate frame came true, "I'd rather be driving my Pantera"...well as the saying goes, be careful what you wish for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangcollector Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 "This is what happens when the a$$ end decides to fall apart on ya." Let that be a lesson to everyone...don't let your car make its own decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Handler Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 "This is what happens when the a$$ end decides to fall apart on ya." Let that be a lesson to everyone...don't let your car make its own decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD SNAKE Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Part it out and find another one. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank bullitt Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I feel sad....., for the new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 "It's repairable!" He says that like it's a dent in the fender........ LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 The only way to repair that one, is to switch all the Shelby Autos parts (and the VIN tag) over to another GT500. That body is beyond gone. Starting the engine is like bringing a corpse back to life... Just cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank bullitt Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Deeeelusional, starting that engine......reminds me of Monty Python......"it's just a flesh wound"........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Any idea what the VIN or CSM number is so it could be marked in the registry??? I hope it ended up on a salvage title so it can't be rebuilt behind the scenes. Certainly the integrity of the A pillars is lost. The roof will never be straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's hard to clone a brilliant silver GT500KR with switching VINS since that color wasn't offered on a GT500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I like Tom's idea The only KR virt in the new model. Just a small mod LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Any idea what the VIN or CSM number is so it could be marked in the registry??? I hope it ended up on a salvage title so it can't be rebuilt behind the scenes. Certainly the integrity of the A pillars is lost. The roof will never be straight. One step ahead of you Tony. KR has been identified and the registry updated. OP, thanks for posting the video link. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Brilliant silver was only in 2009. He said it was a 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcettner Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Wow - That hurts for sure. What can I say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Brilliant silver was only in 2009. He said it was a 2008. In 2008, Silver Metallic (code YN) was olny available on the KR's. 476 KR's produced in this color. In 2009, Brillant Silver (code UI) was only available on the KR's. 278 KR's produced in this color. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 man that car was wounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I've got an awesome set of tools. I can fix it!! Spicoli style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDB Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 What does it mean "ass end decides to fall apart"? Does that mean a high-rev shift from 3rd to 4th while going 90 mph and the rear broke, throwing him into the ditch? This was December 2011. Any updates whether this car was repaired or parted? What benefit does adding it to the registry do for the general public if the registry is not public itself? Does Shelby disclose information about a specific VIN if someone simply calls and asks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 What benefit does adding it to the registry do for the general public if the registry is not public itself? Does Shelby disclose information about a specific VIN if someone simply calls and asks? Exactly….. If this happened at a track and the guy never reported it to his insurance we might not ever know. Whats the VIN or at least the CSM#. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 What benefit does adding it to the registry do for the general public if the registry is not public itself? Does Shelby disclose information about a specific VIN if someone simply calls and asks? Yes, an email to Steve Thornton will verify to its authenticity and if there was any reported damage. I've worked with Steve a lot on the new gen cars when vetting cars for my clients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I can see no way an insurance company would pay to fix that car. The entire structure is bent, does Ford even sell an entire body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 What does it mean "ass end decides to fall apart"? Does that mean a high-rev shift from 3rd to 4th while going 90 mph and the rear broke, throwing him into the ditch? This was December 2011. Any updates whether this car was repaired or parted? What benefit does adding it to the registry do for the general public if the registry is not public itself? Does Shelby disclose information about a specific VIN if someone simply calls and asks? Although the S/A Registry is not currently viewable to the general public that doesn't mean it doesn't benefit owners, potential buyers and enthusiasts. Privacy issues will certainly prevent the registry from releasing any personal or idenifying details, at least not without the owners permission, but that doesn't mean that the registry can't assist buyers or owners with details on a particular car. Generally speaking the answer to your second question would be yes except that rather than disclose information, we prefer to confirm information presented to us. For example if you were to contact the registry asking what the VIN number is for CSM xyz we would not be able to provide that type of info but if you were to contact the registry with a VIN we would be able to confirm if it was an authentic Shelby. The Registry website, along with the registry software, is currently being overhauled/upgraded. When it comes time to roll out the redesigned Registry, along with its new look & feel, many of your questions and concerns will be answered right there on the registry website. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDB Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Okay thanks. I never called and asked about the car I ultimately decided to purchase (I was courting quite a few for a couple years). It would be nice to know if there was anything outside the ordinary showing on the registry. edit: I see in the notes of the video that the axle broke, so my guess was probably close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 That's very sad... Breaks my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I spoke to the owner today about the car and about what happened. It could've happened to any one of us. He broke the axle on a 2-3 shift and lost control. As you can see, he was not injured. That says something about the strength and safety of these cars. In the words of Gary [shelbypt], keep it between the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank bullitt Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Defective axles? Metal imported from Canada? Are we all driving on borrowed time? I often shift between 2-3 but now I wonder if I should just participate in parades...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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