stngfever Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I never thought the day would come where a SHELBY would be in my stable, let alone 2! August of 2008 marked the arrival of 07SGT2875 new off the dealer lot to join the stable with a 68 sunlit gold coupe. Then in April 2009, Team Shelby offered me a chance to track 07SGT2875 during the 45th celebration in Birmingham. That set in motion the typical addiction for Tracking. Taking in the occasional local track events, then off to MMP for 2 days of School. While the 68 sat around begging to be driven, the decision was made to put it up for sale in order to fullfil my next dream of obtaining a dedicated track car. A deal was struck a couple months ago and the 68 was gone (while I enjoyed owning this car, I didn't experience sellers remourse). The original plan was to wait til next spring time to kick off the hunt for a track prepped car or an 05-09 donor vehicle due to upcoming stable build (pole barn next month and a home addition next Spring). Then along came Dean Martin with Rehagen Racing! While I wasn't prepared to obtain a donor car this soon, this was a perfect donor car and it's a SHELBY! It all started due to this POST 07SGT5529 (White) is now in the stable with 07SGT2875 (Black) 5529 suffered from water damage brought on by hurricane Sandy. While it was put away wet, it WILL live another day, as it will become my dedicated "Track Car". These PICS may not be the best, but you get the idea Had some time after getting home to get the seats and carpet out to begin cleanup and assess the damage. Stay tuned for more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMORINE Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 hell yes!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Car looks in good shape. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 AND THE BEST THING OF ALL IT'S "PERFORMANCE WHITE" !. I'd be more than happy to be the "MOD"erator for the Shelby GT Race Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Woo hoo!! I'm really glad that somebody here got it and plans on using it how it should be. Perfect car for the project!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 This awesome!! Keep the pics rolling in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 AND THE BEST THING OF ALL IT'S "PERFORMANCE WHITE" !. I'd be more than happy to be the "MOD"erator for the Shelby GT Race Section I have also been thinking that with all the different threads going on about folks taking their cars to the track that it may be time for a specific TS Racing forum. But not just limited to SGTs (although this thread is a great example of how to get going cheaper starting with the SGT for a dedicated track car). Their are plenty of other TS guys with other cars that do a bunch of racing and can share their experience/events with everyone. So how does one pitch this to Robert & Sharon? -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Looks like there has been an outbreak of " Red Mist Fever " on Team Shelby. Ohh , there's NO " going cheaper starting with the SGT " tpow96 - I've got the receipts to prove it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I have also been thinking that with all the different threads going on about folks taking their cars to the track that it may be time for a specific TS Racing forum. But not just limited to SGTs (although this thread is a great example of how to get going cheaper starting with the SGT for a dedicated track car). Their are plenty of other TS guys with other cars that do a bunch of racing and can share their experience/events with everyone. So how does one pitch this to Robert & Sharon? -Tom I sent Robert an e-mail suggesting a "Team Shelby Racing" section under the community area at the top of the forums. More and more TS members are racing that I think this would be a great add. We can discuss all kinds of racing there from Drag and Road course to Shelby Engines Nascar racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I second making albino500 the "MOD"erator. Lol 2875 has the nickname of "stang fever" which aptly describes my affliction. The wife has appropriately nicknamed 5529 "hurricane". As for the ongoing question of which color is faster, well time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Looks like there has been an outbreak of " Red Mist Fever " on Team Shelby. Ohh , there's NO " going cheaper starting with the SGT " tpow96 - I've got the receipts to prove it . +100: Notice I didn't write cheap, just cheaper. Should have said just slightly cheaper than other Shelbys as a starting point, with the exception of the Mopar Shelbys. I got some of those receipts also, including the yearly cost of R compound tires. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I sent Robert an e-mail suggesting a "Team Shelby Racing" section under the community area at the top of the forums. More and more TS members are racing that I think this would be a great add. We can discuss all kinds of racing there from Drag and Road course to Shelby Engines Nascar racing. Excellent... Thanks Jeff. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2+2 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Great to see this car saved. If I had the money I would do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 congrats on saving this Shelby and I love the plan........cant wait to hear more about it and see her transformed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 I like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Great for you and another life for the SGT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Scotts will look great with the rest of the Shelby racers here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I sent Robert an e-mail suggesting a "Team Shelby Racing" section under the community area at the top of the forums. More and more TS members are racing that I think this would be a great add. We can discuss all kinds of racing there from Drag and Road course to Shelby Engines Nascar racing. "Team Shelby Racing" Love it! Title of this thread should have read "Another SGT being upgraded to Racing Status" svttim, Albino500, Bob Zinzell, and especially tony356 have all contributed to fueling the burning fever I have for tracking. Hurricane will evolve over a longer time frame than Albino500 or Bob's builds did. (Unless I win the lotto ) My first goal is to get it up and running, then put enough of it back together to obtain the rebuilt title (this will allow it to be registered ) Purpose of this it to have the ability to drive to local track events (I have a track within 10 minutes and another one ~1.5 hours away) or local shows (my son has already put dibs on driving the "slow" one to local car shows ) I'm looking for a couple sets of 07-09 GT-500 rims (blemished ones preferred, or they will become blemished ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Like this? Nice to see that you finally put some stickers on your "Little Red Wagon " and getting in some seat time ! stngfever - if you win the lotto - will you sponsor me ? ( it can be written in as a "grandfathered " clause ) I like the " Hurricane " name - maybe I'll go with " Lightning " or " White Lightning " ( which is what I tow it with - my 94 white Lightning truck ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'm looking for a couple sets of 07-09 GT-500 rims (blemished ones preferred, or they will become blemished ) Blemished? Awesome. No one notices imperfections at speed. I've got three sets of blemished rims (one for track, one for autocross, one for strip). Did the Rehagen folks not have any more GT500 sets? I purchased a nicely blemished set with barely used R888s mounted on them for a great price earlier this year. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I vote white lightning after the movie Scott can sponsor us all. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Let's see now , Team Shelby Racing Group ; 1) Albino500 - 07SGT4755 - performance white ( LIGHTNING ) 2) BobZ - 07SGT5471 - black oil ( SLICK ) 3) svttim - BIW - race red radio ( FLYER ) 4) FordFan1 - 08SGT0527 - vista blue ( THUNDER ) 5) stngfever - 07SGT5529 - HP ( HURRICANE ) 6) tpow96 ? ( ICEMAN ) ? 7) JeffJ - 06SGTH0102 - black ( EXECUTIONER ) any others ready to take flight to get this racing group off the ground ( don't hate me for the call names - just for fun and radio com ) ? Ohh - JeffJ - tech official aka ; the ( JUDGE ) & ( JURY ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 That's right! I'll keep my eye on you guys! My H does like drag racing, autocrossing, and track events though also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 OK JeffJ , your Honor , you have enough stickers ( and experience ) to qualify for competition - I adjusted the listings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stngfever Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Looks like I better start buying lotto tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hurricane gets more interesting day by day. So far I have found the following mods: Jba headers Flowmasters Gt500 dual fuel pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Congrats Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Is it done yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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