OSUPokes12 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 One of my top cars on the list of my dream cars will be a reality soon. I should have my new toy give or take October 2013. Chose to go with sterling gray with the black Shelby stripes and Ford Recaro black leather seats. It will be going through the speed shop for some special attention too. I'm hoping for it to turn +-730hp when SAI gets done playing with it. I'll post pics when the base car shows up from Ford. We'd be further along but Ford sent my base car to Tulsa instead of Vegas and it also had a nice big scratch on the driver side fender so I rejected it and they are building another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Good luck, hope things get less messy as it goes along. Sounds like a great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPokes12 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 My base car shipped from Ford, again, on 29April2013 so it should get to SAI this week and hopefully no scratches this time. I pulled up next to a teenage kid in a new GT500 today and wished I had my 350 so bad to help the youngster realize what a monster really sounds like. It's going to be a long wait until Sept-Oct when my car gets finished but I know it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Good luck with it, it is a very long wait, especially if you get the full wide body kit. I am hoping mine will be done soon, it's been 8 months now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Congrats on your Shelby. Sounds like it will be an amazing machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Sweet color combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJPat Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Best of luck, and congrats! the waiting is really the hardest part of the process - but it'll be worth it in the end contact Frankie at the Speed Shop he'll do a fine job on the car - along with Damon and Randall. see attached for some rear wheel horsepower numbers from the Shelby Dyno Best Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPokes12 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks guys. Pat those numbers are great, thanks for the info. I'll post pics when they get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJPat Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 with the right people doing the tuning and engine build, 700RWHP on pump gas is possible on the 5.0 good luck - keep us posted on the build (with pics, please)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I am hoping mine will be done soon, it's been 8 months now. DAYAM! Why the long wait? Eight months is crazy! Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 DAYAM! Why the long wait? Eight months is crazy! Phill I think it has a lot to do with wanting the full wide body kit, smaller fab shop with fewer spaces and lots of cars backed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Remember this is a hand build and test shop not a production line like the GT500. My well optioned 2011 GT350 took 10 months. It all depends on the list of options and number of cars being worked on in each area. In most cases, by the time you receive your factory worked Shelby, it is not in the same model year from when you ordered it! Your 2012 is finally in your driveway about the time the ads are out for the 2013, etc. Limited hand built production has its penalties but the anxious waiting will all be a long memory once you take delivery and hit the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJPat Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 my GT350 took one (1) year, almost to the day, from deposit to delivery (including a month or so at the Speed Shop) it'll be worth it though once the car finally arrives at your front door! soon, very soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 and what a beautiful car it is Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJPat Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks, Michael!!! hey - are you and Peter driving or shipping your cars to Terlingua? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks, Michael!!! hey - are you and Peter driving or shipping your cars to Terlingua? Pat I am driving....I believe Peter is as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJPat Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Wow! I'll send a PM to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPokes12 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 My base car arrived at SAI on Wednesday this week so now the real wait begins. I'm not doing the wide body kit so hopefully it does not take a year to knock it out. When it gets in production and Jeremy starts sending pics I'll make sure to post. Are any of your guys coming to the Shelby meet in Tulsa in June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 My base car arrived at SAI on Wednesday this week so now the real wait begins. I'm not doing the wide body kit so hopefully it does not take a year to knock it out. When it gets in production and Jeremy starts sending pics I'll make sure to post. Are any of your guys coming to the Shelby meet in Tulsa in June? Congrats! It will be worth the wait... Lotsa pics! Thanks, Michael!!! hey - are you and Peter driving or shipping your cars to Terlingua? Pat Wanna caravan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJPat Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Congrats on the car finally making it to SAI! Jeremy will send pics - they will satisfy you for 5 minutes, and then you'll want more. it just makes the day the car comes off the carrier even more special. Peter - How many miles is the drive from NJ to Austin?????!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPokes12 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Talked to Jeremy today and SAI is shooting for 60-90 days in production and +-10 days in the speed shop. What is the shortest turn around time any of you have had with your cars? I am guessing I see the car mid October, is that guessing too long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Based on my experience, 60-90 days is way optimistic, but you have no body work, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Talked to Jeremy today and SAI is shooting for 60-90 days in production and +-10 days in the speed shop. What is the shortest turn around time any of you have had with your cars? I am guessing I see the car mid October, is that guessing too long? I believe that if you get your car in 60 -90 days that would be a world record turn around. I hope it happens for you, either way you'll love it once you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPokes12 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Correct Mike, no body work. I'm wondering how the speed shop is going to get all their work done that quick. I really am not concerned how long it takes; I just want it right when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPokes12 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 What do you guys think about the changes that have been made to the rear body panel from the 2011-12 design? Doesn't look as refined to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I like the tail lights better on the 2013-14 than the '11-'12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 My take......if you want an accurate time table for your wait......talk to customers....not salesmen....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 My take......if you want an accurate time table for your wait......talk to customers....not salesmen....... +1, indeed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJPat Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 60 to 90 days seems like a stretch - but there always hope! The key is the day the car gets on a lift in Main Production because until then you can't accurately gauge when it will get done. After that, I'd budget a few weeks for the Speed Shop just to be on the conservative side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I personally like the '11 and '12 better, but still think the center exhaust looks to mini cooper like. I think they would have looked better and paid more homage to the '65 if it had side exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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