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Well after 3 weeks finally flew out to drive the Shelby home, pictures of the journey included!

Started by Ecrissman , Feb 25 2012 07:21 AM

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#1 OFFLINE   Ecrissman

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Posted 25 February 2012 - 07:21 AM

Well I have been on this forum for a little while researching, learning and posting. Finally after about 3 weeks I flew out to pick the car up and drive it home. It was a little under 500 miles and rained pretty much the entire time, but was a lot of fun. The car was everything I expected it to be, raw, powerful, wonderful exhaust note and attracted a crowd at any rest stop we were at. Here are some pictures of the day documenting the journey. I also wanted to say how much I appreciated this forum and all of the nice members who so freely gave information and advice, thank you!
http://s229.photobuc...mview=slideshow
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 07:28 AM

Very Nice -  Enjoy It

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Posted 25 February 2012 - 07:38 AM

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Posted 25 February 2012 - 07:39 AM

View PostWayne1948, on 25 February 2012 - 07:28 AM, said:

Very Nice -  Enjoy It
Thanks going up to the garage to wash and do a proper detail this morning! Despite how much work it's going to be I am looking forward to the results.

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Posted 25 February 2012 - 07:43 AM

Looks good. You are smart to of used the blue painters tape for the trip home in the winter. Very smart !
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 10:55 AM

Nice to have you onboard...Great looking GT 500 and especially the color....
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 11:05 AM

Congrat`s on your Shelby, your thoughts on the glass roof  .

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Posted 25 February 2012 - 11:43 AM

Very nice. Congrats on your new ride!
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 12:29 PM

Another happy customer!!!!  Cool ride home fer shir!
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 02:24 PM

Very nice, glad you made it back safely with your Shelby.
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 03:20 PM

View Postshelby001, on 25 February 2012 - 11:05 AM, said:

Congrat`s on your Shelby, your thoughts on the glass roof  .

Passed on two other exactly like it but DIDN"T have the roof. It was a must have and although I only drove it home yesterday and its snowing today. My wife and I did comment a few times yesterday about how open and roomy it made the car feel. I honestly wanted it because most don't have it.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 12:59 AM

Ecrissman,

Your new GT500 SVTPP is a beauty, congrats! Always enjoy rolling the windows down in a tunnel to let that wonderful exhaust note sink in. Great looking garage too.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 04:44 PM

Congrats Ecrissman.......your new Shelby is beautiful :rockon:

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 06:47 PM

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 07:44 PM

Congrats! She's a beaut! Good move on the glass roof, too.
Is that blue painters tape you used for quick protection? If so, how did it hold up?
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 01:29 AM

View Postsweenstang, on 26 February 2012 - 07:44 PM, said:

Congrats! She's a beaut! Good move on the glass roof, too.
Is that blue painters tape you used for quick protection? If so, how did it hold up?
The painters tape worked great! It was raining or misting the whole trip and it didnt come off.

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Posted 27 February 2012 - 03:29 AM

Glass roof drivin in the rain.
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 02:19 PM

Hey Eric, great pics. It was my pleasure to help you out on the deal. Glad I could find a car you wanted. And I'm so happy the tape job I did held up for the drive home!! It sure does help and makes the drive home more relaxed. The car is stunning!!! Enjoy it my friend.

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Posted 27 February 2012 - 04:57 PM

View PostEcrissman, on 27 February 2012 - 01:29 AM, said:

The painters tape worked great! It was raining or misting the whole trip and it didnt come off.

I'll keep painters tape in mind. Here's another item I've purchased but haven't used yet. It's a good option, and is probably a LOT quicker to apply!

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Posted 27 February 2012 - 08:22 PM

View PostEcrissman, on 25 February 2012 - 07:21 AM, said:

Well I have been on this forum for a little while researching, learning and posting. Finally after about 3 weeks I flew out to pick the car up and drive it home. It was a little under 500 miles and rained pretty much the entire time, but was a lot of fun. The car was everything I expected it to be, raw, powerful, wonderful exhaust note and attracted a crowd at any rest stop we were at. Here are some pictures of the day documenting the journey. I also wanted to say how much I appreciated this forum and all of the nice members who so freely gave information and advice, thank you!
http://s229.photobuc...mview=slideshow
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Great post. Enjoy your car!


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