a1machinista1 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Just made a deal on a 2007 mustang shelby gt with 29,000 miles.. really looking forward to picking it up in a couple weeks.so I am just curious if there is anything I should check on? No issues whatsoever with this car I'm just wondering if this car has any Ill tendencies. Loose bolts, parts that go bad, anything?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Welcome to TS, and Congrats! We will need when she arrives.... The hood scoop warps, the stripes fade and some bubble where the scoop mounts to it. The muffler brkt. welds will break from time to time. Those are really the main Shelby add-on issues that occur, outside of the usual S197 problems which have nothing to do with it being a Shelby. Great car!! Have fun and be sure and post your thoughts once you have some seat time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1machinista1 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Would love to post some photos as soon as we get it home. Started off looking for a new daily driver and through a friend I came across this Shelby. The owner did not have the car listed for sale but had thought about selling a few times. I asked the owner to come up with a price to see if it was within my budget, he threw a price at me and there was no argument. The car has never seen rain and I intend to keep it that way... (I think)... I'll search the S197 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 You posted your inquiry in the general Team Shelby forum. Which is fine, but it’s better to post inquiries about the Shelby GT in the Shelby GT/Shelby GT-H Forum within Team Shelby . People that own and post about the SGT generally look there for issues with their cars and post about their problems/mods/etc. You can also use the Search Function. See top right of your screen for “SEARCH”. You can use the search and try inquiries like: “Shelby Gt Stripe”- stripes fading, peeling, cracking, replacement stripes “Shelby GT Shifter” Problems posted from people who had shifter problems with manual tran “Shelby GT Hood Scoop”- warped scoop or replacing original scoop “Shelby GT Clunking Noise”- suspension gremlins “Shelby GT Squeak”- suspension/bushing gremlins “Shelby GT Hood Pins”- concerning bubbles on paint around hood pins (galvanic corrosion) “Shelby GT Tire”-issues on cupping/castor/camber issues and tire/wheel selections There are hundreds of old posts about the above mentioned inquiries. Also if the car doesn’t have a lower billet grill you may want to get one. It helps protects the lower front cooling fins from rock damage. Good Luck finding one though. And most importantly. Get the VIN or CSM number and call Shelby American directly to make sure its real and that it is registered. Enjoy your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just made a deal on a 2007 mustang shelby gt with 29,000 miles.. really looking forward to picking it up in a couple weeks.so I am just curious if there is anything I should check on? No issues whatsoever with this car I'm just wondering if this car has any Ill tendencies. Loose bolts, parts that go bad, anything?? Like all cars, some are luckier than others. My only issues so far: The original warped scooped (replaced with improved scoop) One of the original mufflers' bracket broke off (replace with new "Shelby Turbo a.k.a. Borla mufflers) Defective clutch when purchased (unrelated to Shelby - no problems since) Except for the above the car has been flawless and looks perfect today. Enjoy your new ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1machinista1 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Ok great heads up so far.. thanks for the input. I'm not seeing the entrance to the SGT pages..help?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 If you are reading this post simply scroll upwards to top left of page and the click "Forums" in the upper left corner. Doing so will display all forums/sections. Then simply scroll down until you see Shelby GT/Shelby GT-H Forums. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Congrats on your new ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1machinista1 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Here it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Awww....the wheels that should have come on that car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Nice Ride. Good luck with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan19d Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Beautiful SGT!!! welcome to the Team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Nice SGT welcome to Team Shelby! As mentioned, you can go to the Shelby registry if you have not had the chance and register as the new owner. Enjoy. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Nice ride and welcome to the club.... as far as the above mentioned problems let me throw in there the loss of traction under heavy acceleration..... Have fun and enjoy your new ride.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1machinista1 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks all. We picked her up today... I'll say it again, holy sheep herder this thing is fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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a1machinista1 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just registered our new toy....so what history& info can I get on the car and how to go about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Welcome aboard. You'll have a blast with the SGT. Go to the regional forums to find events near you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks all. We picked her up today... I'll say it again, holy sheep herder this thing is fun... I didn't hear you say that before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 J/K Very cool! You think driving it is fun..........better carry a bottle of Windex and paper towels. Every time you come back to it while it's parked somewhere, you'll be washing off "cheek" marks and nose prints on the side windows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Moved to SGT Area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1machinista1 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 J/K Very cool! You think driving it is fun..........better carry a bottle of Windex and paper towels. Every time you come back to it while it's parked somewhere, you'll be washing off "cheek" marks and nose prints on the side windows! Funny you say that!! I park a couple blocks away from work and I was wondering what the hell the was on the windows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitch43 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Welcome to the SGT family and congrats on your purchase. Now get out there and drive it, rain or shine. These babies were made to be driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Welcome to the family !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1machinista1 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Welcome to the SGT family and congrats on your purchase. Now get out there and drive it, rain or shine. These babies were made to be driven. I didn't buy it to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looks good! Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Holy sheep herder! That's a nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 one other thing you may want to look for.... sometimes the shifter bolts come loose.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1machinista1 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 one other thing you may want to look for.... sometimes the shifter bolts come loose.... I just found that out.. mine did become loose. I posted about it and then just decided to start digging and found the 2 bolts..thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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