gotoatz Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Greetings to all, So, after about two weeks of arranging transportation, waiting for the transport, and trying to learn more patience, our new baby finally arrived last night! Very exciting moment for sure. This is a first for me, as far as having one taken off a transport and delivered. So, I put together this video, in an attempt to show where the fascination with Grabber Blue started with me, as well as a few favorites I have kept on file along the way. Hope you enjoy. Mike http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=738fc8c4e53ddbc81934700266792fb6&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imboc.com%2Fforums%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D218714&v=1&libid=1365808926142&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dgia-AAwflQs&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imboc.com%2Fforums%2Fforumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D224&title=The%20Arrival......%20-%20IMBOC&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dgia-AAwflQs&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13658089732102 And, I also have an odd question for all you. As most of the Shelby car people will quickly notice, the fender snakes on this car are backward. Facing the wrong way. I have no idea how this happened. The car has never been in an accident. I looked up replacement snakes on line, and it clearly shows they have alignment pins, that are not symmetrical in position, and, they are different sizes....So, the question is, how? Did someone steal the originals, and someone replaced them, and cut the guide pins off? I e mailed the dealer today to see if they could contact the previous owner and see what they can find out......Can't see how they would have been placed backward at the factory, but they do not look as though they have been disturbed or replaced...... Any thoughts?? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 yep they are backwards ONE of ONE LOL The grabber blue was in the running for me but that candy red it had to be for me. Nice car if you ever find out the story please post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Congratulations! Beautiful car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks folks, can't wait to get the "scoop" on the snakes....... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Enjoy the new ride, would like to hear the cobra story when you get the answer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Cool vid Mikey, The "snake mistake" is a puzzle. Dumb ass on the line at the factory? Prior owner replaced them? Was it in any accidents and a body shop replaced them wrong? Easy fix...remove and swap them with 3M double sided auto tape. If they have pins and they dont fit, cut them and forget it. Love the color.....Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thanks Wayne, appreciate it. My dealer talked to the previous owner. He did not swap the snakes, and there is no knowledge of any previous accident. No accidents showing on CarFax either.....Who knows. Yeah, swapping them out is no biggie, but I guess I was just curious if this was a "factory" blem", or something else.... Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Maybe you could just swap the front quarter panels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Maybe you could just swap the front quarter panels LOL....Yeah, like I said, piece o cake!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagge Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 keep it that way, maybe it will be like a misprinted dollar, a rarity, possibly worth millions btw, great color you will not see everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueByU Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 GREAT Looking Car B) Congrats !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 keep it that way, maybe it will be like a misprinted dollar, a rarity, possibly worth millions btw, great color you will not see everywhere Yep. I plan to just leave em for now, unless I can unravel the mystery....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 GREAT Looking Car B) Congrats !!!! BlueByU.....Thank you. Gotta tell you, I tried in vain to get your user name, as the personalized plate for the new car......And in every conceivable combination thereof......California DMV wouldn't have it........Doubt they were all taken, so, I guess they are a bit paranoid about using...."Blue" in the plates..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Here's a couple of my "Cal Worthington Car Lot" shots from this morning........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueByU Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I hope the picture comes out. I went to my local DMV and the lady at DMV went over plate names that were not being used and BlueByU is now mine in NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sgt Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 SHE LOOKS GREAT have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sincitykid Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I hope the picture comes out. I went to my local DMV and the lady at DMV went over plate names that were not being used and BlueByU is now mine in NJ Color me so jealous.....California DMV is a pain in the butt to deal with. On line process, plug in your required plate, and they either confirm or deny.......I love that plate for the Grabber....CONGRATS!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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