VorpalBunny Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well said Rick my Friend - FEAR THE BUNNY! They are great cars and so much fun to drive. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Great to hear this. Glad it is back in your position. I was a victim of theft back in 2005. My all original 65 fastback was stolen and I have never seen or heard about it since. It hurt knowing that that car had every original part on it, except for natural where parts. I only hope it was sent to another country in one piece. I hope the crooks get what they deserve, and then some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnoslo Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 It's good to know you got the main part of your car back. I hope whoever did this gets the same treatment as what they did to your car done to them. Also wanted to let you know that i do have the yellow Baer extreme's available for sale, both front and rear. I know it's just another part of getting her back together, so let me know if you're interested or not, i have a listing in the classified section towards the bottom of the home page. Just offering to help how i can to get the bunny back on the road again. Good luck on the rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Here's what Rick Posted: On September 10th, my son, Mike, received a call from the Houston Police Dept. In the process of busting a meth lab, they found my car among a number of stolen items. It was in a warehouse near the baseball park in downtown Houston. They asked Mike to come identify it which he did. Unfortunately it was missing the engine, transmission, wheels, brakes, rear axle and the left front fender. And to add insult to injury, they had sanded most of the exterior paint off as you can see in the photos. Since I had settled with my insurance company a couple weeks before it was recovered, it no longer belonged to me. I didn't want to post the news about finding it, until I knew if I was going to get it back or not. Fortunately with a lot of help from Mike, we regained ownership of the body today. It will take a lot of work, but at some point in the not too distant future, it will look just like it did when it came out of Shelby in 2009. I consider this a happy ending because it can be repaired and I no longer have to wonder where it is. Thanks for everyone's support and assistance. Your response has been amazing. I also need to mention how awesome the police officers were that found the car. Great bunch of guys and I appreciate their quick response in contacting MIke. 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg This is an example of why if you are on drugs DO NOT steal stuff or if you are a scumbag thief DO NOT steal something you cannot sell due to its rarity! I hate thieves period and wish the U.S. would adopt other punishment that middle eastern countries do to thieves! I guess these jackasses realized they couldn't sell the car as is hence how it was left so its great you have it back. Are the parts available to put it back the way it came? I bet someone that is so stupid who might have bought one of the stolen parts will install it on their car without changing anything. Will wait to see it back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Sorry I've been a little slow with updates, but I'm working out of town at the moment and my son has been doing most of the work. After I repurchased the chassis from my insurance company, we moved it to a local shop in Spring, Tx. It was fun getting it off the trailer, but the guys made a rolling jig and managed to get it in place and roll it off without getting anyone hurt. The attached photo shows what we're dealing with. Lots of friends have offered help, which we sincerely appreciate, but I have to compliment Shelby for the way they have responded as well. When news got out that the car had been found, AJ contacted me and offered Shelby's assistance. In the end, their help was furnishing every unique Terlingua part I needed to make her just like she was. They have gone way beyond any expectation I might have had. Thanks to all of the Shelby team for making this happen. So in the next few weeks, we'll have all the parts and the restoration will begin. I hope to be at TWS in March, but if not, at Mid-America in June for sure. Thanks for everyone's interest. We'll post some pictures as things progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Glad to hear this. When I posted to reach out to SA (post 52) I was confident that once they knew your situation that they would most likely assist where possible. Looks like they beat you to the punch. Cannot wait to see her done again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Rick, This is excellent news all around and so good to hear! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Rick, This is excellent news all around and so good to hear! David I agree 100% Good Luck Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Update All of the Terlingua parts arrived yesterday and the drive train gets here next week. Looks like the rebuild will kick off in a few days. I'm excited to think we might be back on the track before too much longer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Update All of the Terlingua parts arrived yesterday and the drive train gets here next week. Looks like the rebuild will kick off in a few days. I'm excited to think we might be back on the track before too much longer!! Rick and Mike, This is the best news in a long time! I am so glad. Happy New Year to you all, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Update All of the Terlingua parts arrived yesterday and the drive train gets here next week. Looks like the rebuild will kick off in a few days. I'm excited to think we might be back on the track before too much longer!! Your 2015 should be a great year. Got a good start on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Rick and Mike, This is the best news in a long time! I am so glad. Happy New Year to you all, David +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 We have all the parts now and the restoration of my Terlingua has begun. I'll post some photos soon here soon. We do have a facebook page where we are posting the all of the progress. It's a secret group, but if anyone wants to have access, just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 We have all the parts now and the restoration of my Terlingua has begun. I'll post some photos soon here soon. We do have a facebook page where we are posting the all of the progress. It's a secret group, but if anyone wants to have access, just let me know. Rick and Mike, This is just such unbelievably good news! So much looking forward to seeing the bunny in all its glory at T15! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan19d Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Really glad to hear it and cannot wait to see it's return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Account 1 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Great to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 She still look rough, but at least we have a rear axle and the brakes are coming along. The engine goes in next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 She still look rough, but at least we have a rear axle and the brakes are coming along. The engine goes in next week 11042950_10203767765259929_7634227307034754045_n.jpg David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 The engine is going in today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 The engine is going in today Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnoslo Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 What engine is that, a crate 5.0? I know that's no 4.0L!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Well this bunny will have a couple extra cylinders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan19d Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 That is a nice replacement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hey, it fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hey, it fits That's not a Bunny but rather a Jack Rabbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Ready for wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 am I seeing the interior or just a single seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Fortunately the interior suffered little damage and all of the Terlingua seats are intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Engine installed, brakes are done, wheels are on. Progress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Engine installed, brakes are done, wheels are on. Progress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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