427Aussie Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi there, My name is Travis and I live in Perth Western Australia. I have just purchased a 427Edition Super Snake. This is my first Mustang and I hope I can get any quetions answered I may have in the near future.The car was proffessionally converted to RH drive here in Aussie and they have done a great job. My friend imported two Super Snakes form the US and I couldn't help myself once I laid eyes on them, especially after I visited The Shelby factory in Vegas in 2012. Travis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Travis, Welcome to Team Shelby and congrats on your new Shelby! Many enthusiasts here to help you with your questions. Post up some of your SS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTYQIN Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Travis, Welcome to Team Shelby, and some of the best informed car people you will ever know. I've been to Australia many times, and became an honorary Bunbarian by order of the mayor when I pulled my ship into port for the fourth time between 1970-1999. Perth was where the crew enjoyed the night life, and we older salts enjoyed the hospitality of the small town to the south. Any questions you have, somebody on the Team will have experience/insight that will be helpful, so just ask. Congratulations on your new ride. All the best, Quinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome to Team Shelby. Congratulations on your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome! Can't wait to see pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcome. The car is on it's way to me from the other side of the country and I should get it next week some time. The CSM NO is 07SS0136. I can't wait to get it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome Travis! Congrats on your new Shelby. Those super Snakes are beasts so I recommend finding a wide open area like an abandoned air strip or large parking lot with no one around and "get to know" your new toy. You wouldn't by chance be a fan of the Australian V8 Supercars, would you? Love watching those intense races. Also, if you are an F1 fan feel free to chime in on the Team Shelby Formula 1 Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yes sure am. Have been watching the super V8"s since they were the Touring car Championships in the 70's. I learned in a big hurry what you are talking about when you said "getting to know the car"!!! The first time I drove it I thought to myself " I wonder how hard this thing actually goes?" After I got out, had a shower and changed my underwear, I realised you have to take these things seriuosly!!! Trav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi again, This is where my passion for the Mustang stems from. 1973 RPO83 GT Falcon. This is my other pride and joy. 351 4V 780 holley Headers solid cam shaft and roller rockers from factory in73. This is one of 120 coupes built with this engine spec. The next model you may have seen in the movie "Mad Max". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Travis, Welcome to TS! That is a great looking ride! By chance did your friend import a grabber orange SS convertible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi, No he imported my one and another black 2008 Super Snake. They look identical side by side except for the 427 Badging on mine. Trav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yes sure am. Have been watching the super V8"s since they were the Touring car Championships in the 70's. I learned in a big hurry what you are talking about when you said "getting to know the car"!!! The first time I drove it I thought to myself " I wonder how hard this thing actually goes?" After I got out, had a shower and changed my underwear, I realised you have to take these things seriuosly!!! Trav. So what do you think? Whincup again this year? I'd like to see the Ford's take the Championship this year, but it will be tough. BTW - here is the link to the F1 Thread with Melbourne coming up soon! http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/84092-the-formula-1-thread/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19again Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome Travis, I too spent some time in Perth but that was almost 50 years ago. It was a couple days before my duty station in Exmouth WA. 18 months of swatting flies. You will find TS a very welcome crowd. Now if you could make the big party this April that would be awesome! Congrats on your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Welcome to the TS family Travis!!! Sounds like you have got yourself one sweet car there! Interesting on seeing pictures of the car with the RHD conversion now done. Was it expensive to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Welcome and congrats on the 427 SS! That is one rare pony for sure. I saw one identical to the one pictured at the Dearborn event a couple of years ago and in a word,.....Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi All, The conversion cost $35000.00 Aussie. I have got to say it is pretty damn hard to tell also!! I have finally had the car registerd now after much grief with the powers to be. Here in Western Australia the rules for motor vehicles are very strict and they didn't recognise Shelby as a "Manufacturer" so they were trying to say it was a highly modified non production line car. Lucky for me we have all the original documents from when the car was sold new and all the Shelby paperwork to authenticicate what I was trying to tell them. I have had the car dyno tuned now it is licensed due to the fuel differences from the US to Australia. She made 612 Rear wheel horse power on 98 octane pump fuel which I was over the moon with. I am really enjoying the car, and the comments we get whilst driving it. Its not every day you see a Super Snake in the world of Aussie!! Trav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi again, One question I do have... Does anyone else have a problem putting fuel into these cars? Or am I doing something wrong? I can't imagine what that would be though?? I put the nozzle into the filler and pull trigger, at that point no matter how slow I try it seems to splash back and not let me fill up. it clicks off as if the tank is full but the gauge shows not? Trav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Travis, You need to get the fuel filler line replaced. There is a known issue and for some guys it creates the exact problem you are describing. There is a thread on TS but I could not find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby101 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome Travis. I have been in Melbourne Australia, and driven one of those first 2 snakes you mention. As I have an2007 snake want me to tell if after the conversion it felt the same as mine. Well it almost did, other than the left hand shift. That was fairly easy to adjustment. You will enjoy. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Viper Nc, Thanks for the info. Can you tell me which part of the fuel filler, and would I be able to get that form a Ford dealer over there, or is it an aftermarket mod? I will try find the thread in the mean time. Trav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Viper Nc, Thanks for the info. Can you tell me which part of the fuel filler, and would I be able to get that form a Ford dealer over there, or is it an aftermarket mod? I will try find the thread in the mean time. Trav. Trav, Here is the thread. took me a while to find it. This should help and you can ping the gentleman who had the issue for more details regarding how it was resolved. Good luck! http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/81136-cant-fuel-the-shelby/ Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Aussie Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 That's great information, Thanks alot Blake. Trav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin07 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Travis: If you know anyone looking for a 2007 GT 500 40th anniversary Super Snake Convertible I have one with 2500 miles on it. It's listed on Hemmings Motor News if anyone wants to see pictures and find out the special history of the car. They can e-mail me at Kbarry50@optimum.net or call me at 631 219 6921. Thanks and Good Luck with your Super Snake. Kevin Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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