What is your latest info on your Shelby? [Archive]

busababy

08-09-2006, 07:05 PM

I am not holding my breath, but according to the dealer should have it before the end of the month. Mine is build (Thank you 07 Shelby for the great news) so now just wait for the phone call. Believe it or not I am not that stressed about it... a few months ago it was killing me.. I was a strong member of the "I want my Shelby Now Club" but now just letting time go by. People at work ask "When you getting your car" my answer is sometime this year and than I walk away. Hopefully will get more pumped about it when I know the dealer has it... I feel like I am missing the fire inside like I use to have...maybe just burned out on it so now I am numb :(

Barcelona

08-09-2006, 07:08 PM

dsabldvt

08-09-2006, 07:50 PM

I still am worried that my dealer will honor the $200 under MSRP, but I do have it in writing. I think you are right about the premiums coming down. I had to look long and hard to find my dealer and because he isn't a high volume dealer I wiil have a long wait. It is at least giving me plenty of tiime to hear all the good and bad from everyone on this site. I really appreciate being a part of it. I am reconsidering my stripes and the sirius radio(because of the antenna). The car I saw today had white stripes and I know painted ones would look 100% better.

Jbahoffman

08-09-2006, 08:03 PM

Here's my info---

GT 500 Coupe Grabber Orange/White stripes
Interior upgrade

3/13/2006---Date Ordered

Still no vin!!!!!!!!!:mad:

Kickstand

08-09-2006, 09:50 PM

Mine is;
Red with white stripes
Interior upgrade,red inserts
Shaker 1000
Fully loaded
Released from plant today, Dont know if that means going for stripes or waiting for shipping.Dealer day for arrival 8/17. But I can't see it making it here by then. Just got to wait

ssss07

08-10-2006, 06:15 AM

ssss07

08-10-2006, 06:22 AM

I wouldnt get too caught up in the svt, presidents award dealers getting their cars first guys. I have a dealer 7 miles from me who is neither and has already got one gt500 and has 2 more coming and my brothers dealer is both a svt and a presidents and hasnt recieved the first car

oldimp

08-10-2006, 07:46 AM

Here's my info---

GT 500 Coupe Grabber Orange/White stripes
Interior upgrade

3/13/2006---Date Ordered

Still no vin!!!!!!!!!:mad:

Did you get a copy of the dealer order, or maybe a copy of the DORA? I think you can take the order number and call the Ford Customer Service number and possibly get a little more information than you have. But, I wouldn't count on any ETDs they give you as being accurate.

I am wondering what priority code your dealership gave you. Mine gave me a 10 and the other guy that ordered his on the same day got a lower priority (higher number) but, I don't know what it was. I know that the Ford Rep told my dealership that they could expect their second car in Oct-Nov time frame. If your priority is higher than 10, you might expect a similar date.

If you don't have copies of these two documents, see if your dealership will give them to you.

oldimp

08-10-2006, 07:51 AM

All I have been able to get from my dealer is the vin#1ZVHT88S475225076. They have said it would deliver this week but now they wont say. I have checked my vin against some others and there seems to be a difference in the letters, maybe they sold me a Ford 500 for 10k over msrp. very depressing week for me.

That is a Shelby VIN for sure. I had my VIN a long time before I got the car, but it is a huge step and you are past that one! Were you ever given a build date? If you did, it looks like five or six weeks after that you should be getting it. That is purely a guess around what I know it took me to get mine!

oldimp

08-10-2006, 08:01 AM

oldimp

08-10-2006, 08:06 AM

iam still on the roller coaster and very dizzy.i dont know where she is the stripe shop, the pigeon coup, on the train, on the truck or just lost. it is definetely not at the dealer

Tino, I'm telling you, you are on the verge of getting your Shelby! You are at the exact same point I was when I completely lost it and just gave up! It was here the next day! You will be driving it soon!

oldimp

08-10-2006, 08:19 AM

My dealer told me yesterday that it could still be next month or more til I get scheduled since all the SVT and presidents need to get built 1st. I bet I won't get it til the end of the year if then. Since I am getting it for 200 under MSRP I can wait a little longer since I've wanted one since I saw one in '67. I saw one in a dealership today that sold to someone in Mexico over e-bay for $69995.00.

You may be right about the time frame. My dealership is SVT and they were told that they would see their third car next year. I think Jan-Feb probably. Did you get an order number or copy of the DORA? What were the priority codes?

oldimp

08-10-2006, 08:24 AM

Here is my info.

2007 GT500 - Ebony Black w/ White Stripes
Order Date - 4/11/06
Received VIN - 7/22/06
Scheduled to be built - this week
Estimated deliver date - 8/28/06 - we shall see due to the backlog with striping

Aldy

I think your date might hold up, but I would tend to focus on about two weeks after that! Then you would probably get it early than you expect! Stay off the roller coaster! You need the Produced Date and the Release to Gate Date, then you can predict a touch better.

rpretzel

08-10-2006, 08:25 AM

LOOK N GO, Shelby101 and rpretzel,

Did you guys get copies of the dealer order or the DORA? I was just interested in comparing the priorities you were given. FYI, I was given priority 10 on the dealer order and that changed to 01 on the DORA.

Yeah, I got a copy of the DORA. I'm getting my dealer's first (and probably only) Shelby. The priority code is 10.

I also got a copy of everything the dealer had on order at the time I placed my order (3 vehicles, including mine), and mine had the highest priority.

I want my Shelby and I want it now!!!

oldimp

08-10-2006, 08:51 AM

I bought mine from a dealer in Washington state to be dropped shipped to my dealer here in California. My California dealer tells me it'll be here Aug 18th but the selling dealer in Washington says he doesn't have a vin or invoice yet. So, who knows? The number 1 guy there got his car a week ago so I'm confirmed for the next one.

According to Ford rumors they are likely coming out soon with a cheaper GT350 available to the public. We'll know more next week. If this happens I suspect it'll take a lot of pressure off GT500 sales and start pushing the price down closer to MSRP for the 500. Does anyone agree with my logic or am I off base? The longer I wait the more reluctant I am to pay a $10,000 premium over MSRP for this car. That's my dilemma.

Barcelona,

If you are getting it this month, there has to be a VIN already! The dealers that are getting them close together must be getting Power Lease cars or some other high priority. My dealer is getting the second car about three months after the first one (mine) that just came in last week.

I just called my sales manager buddy to see if he would give me some additional information on the second car. That guy does not have a VIN, and his dealer priority is 10, same as mine was. The dealership had mine pulled first is apparently the only difference. They are expecting his Oct-Nov time frame.

As for your dilemma, I don't think I could have paid $10k over. Maybe we could have still afforded it, but it gets in that price range where we probably would have considered it too pricey for us. As for the Shelby GT, it just seems like a modified GT to me and I already have one of those! A Shelby GT350 probably would have interested me, and that might happen, too! I would be very surprised if the Shelby GT decreases the interest in the GT500!

Do some soul searching and make up your own mind! You only have to please yourself! Decisions, decisions!

oldimp

08-10-2006, 09:05 AM

Yeah, I got a copy of the DORA. I'm getting my dealer's first (and probably only) Shelby. The priority code is 10.

I also got a copy of everything the dealer had on order at the time I placed my order (3 vehicles, including mine), and mine had the highest priority.

I want my Shelby and I want it now!!!

I scanned back over your posts to see if I could find this, but didn't see it. Is your dealer SVT, SVT Full dealer or President's Award? My dealership is all three, so that probably helped me a lot. If the answer is yes, I have to guess you would be in this first wave somewhere, between now and October. If non-SVT, I would guess the last quarter of this year. If the priority on the DORA is 10, I think there are higher priorities. Mine was 01 on the DORA, but 10 on the dealer order.

This is all speculation on my part based on what I know about mine and the second one at my dealership plus the information I have learned from you guys. We will all get smarter at this as time goes by!

oldimp

08-10-2006, 09:08 AM

Here's my info---

GT 500 Coupe Grabber Orange/White stripes
Interior upgrade

3/13/2006---Date Ordered

Still no vin!!!!!!!!!:mad:

Do you know your priority on the dealer order or the DORA? You ordered yours before I ordered mine! How about your dealership, is it SVT or President's Award? If we can get enough information compiled on these orders, we may figure out a trend or something!

EbonyGT500

08-10-2006, 09:13 AM

Well I am glad your bored I didn't think you were going to come back.Here I will start.

ShelbyWise car got built yesterday

Kickstand is at Gate Release

Mine went to get striped today.Yeh.........I should have it tomorrow or Friday if all goes well.So far all goes well.Then I will post some pictures.

car dead in water

rpretzel

08-10-2006, 09:22 AM

My first car was built July 28th and released by plant on the 31st but still not loaded on rail car!

2nd car now has VIN with submit to plant! This one is really movin' along

can you check status for me?

Wow! Congrats!

No offense intended here, but how is it you have 2 Shelbys on the way, while mine is still on material hold with no VIN? This is what frustrates me about this whole process. :confused:

ssss07

08-10-2006, 09:47 AM

Wow! Congrats!

No offense intended here, but how is it you have 2 Shelbys on the way, while mine is still on material hold with no VIN? This is what frustrates me about this whole process. :confused:

To tell you the truth I think the "itch" is getting the "scratching"

EbonyGT500

08-10-2006, 11:01 AM

EbonyGT500

08-10-2006, 11:13 AM

Nada ZIP

LOOK N GO

08-10-2006, 11:45 AM

Thanks Oldimp for taking time on all this info today . My Vehical Order Confirmation sheet I got from the dealer says Order no:1000 Priority:11 Order Type:1 Price Level 700 Order Code 820A. I'm the number 2 guy at my dealer. They got there second order because of Focus SVT sales. It is painful to see all the black Shelbys on E-bay, I'm hang'n in there.

Aldy

08-10-2006, 12:13 PM

I think your date might hold up, but I would tend to focus on about two weeks after that! Then you would probably get it early than you expect! Stay off the roller coaster! You need the Produced Date and the Release to Gate Date, then you can predict a touch better.Oldimp - I received some info from the dealer and it has Dora processed 7/14/06 with a priorty 1. I believe the produced date is 8/7/06 and then it has 8/28 53*552 RET - is this the release to gate date? Do you think I will get the Shelby by late Aug or early Sept? Thanks.

rpretzel

08-10-2006, 12:32 PM

rpretzel, Just to clarify my first two cars are both power lease cars. One for a Lightning other for a Cobra Convert. My 3rd car is a normal order like everyone else's. I will post on 3rd car when I hear something. 3rd car I am first on list, car has been ordered for months with DORA in hand just waiting for the build info.

Thanks for the clarification, EbonyGT500. That makes me feel a little better. :)

tino

08-10-2006, 02:02 PM

i hate to burst everybody bubble but mine was built on 6/12/06 with a del. date of 7/7/06 and i am still waiting

ssss07

08-10-2006, 02:31 PM

sssss07 Are you trying to insinuate I am not getting 2 cars very soon?
See next post. 3 cars on order but 3rd is like everyone else's and not a PL car.

If so would be glad to give you the specs.

First car a Black Coupe with Crimson Interior, Prem Int Upgrade, Sirius Radio,
upper stripe delete, white lower. Released from plant on 7/31

Second car is a Red Convertible with same options as above but no crimson interior. Scheduled to be built!

3rd car is a Black Coupe with ZERO options and both upper and lower stripe delete. When? no word yet. waiting like everyone else.

By the way I am a SVT certified tech
2007 GT500 Tech Certified
2007 Shelby Sales Certified Specialist
2007 Shelby New Product Info Certified
2007 Mustang Certified
plus a bunch more

If you would like would be glad to send my DORA reports in my name to a moderator.

ahhh....mmmm....no
im just saying there seems to be no pattern as to who gets what and when from what had been stated . there was a post few months ago about the pecking order on recieving cars but it doesnt seem to work that way all the time, unless u r jay leno. as I have posted in the past i know svt/presidents dealers who have not recieved the first car and i know non svt and non presidents dealers that have recieved cars. what i get from that is maybe the dealers making noise ( the "itch" ) and keeping on top of things are getting cars before the ones in pecking order. I dont get it either because i didnt even order mine until june 8,2006 and they have told me to expect it august 12. dont think anyone in here needs for you to "prove" stuff to us. i have no reason to not believe you are getting 3.

07 SHELBY

08-10-2006, 02:39 PM

My Shelby got striped yesterday and I am picking it up at the dealer tomorrow.I can't wait.............................07............... .........................

Aldy

08-10-2006, 02:54 PM

My Shelby got striped yesterday and I am picking it up at the dealer tomorrow.I can't wait.............................07............... .........................Way to go 07! Can't wait for your pics.

LOOK N GO

08-10-2006, 03:01 PM

That's GRRRAAAEETT!!!!!!!Thanks for all the pics. Can't wait to see more.

07 SHELBY

08-10-2006, 03:05 PM

Way to go 07! Can't wait for your pics.

Thanks I know a lot of people have waited a long time and so have I.This has been a dream of mine for an eternity.I will post a lot of pictures if I ever come back home.

Berzerk

08-10-2006, 03:09 PM

Ours came in yesterday. I sat in it and haven't stopped thinking about it since. We go to bring it home tomorrow!

tino

08-10-2006, 03:37 PM

congrat!!! 07 i hope the weather will be very nice to you tomorrow

oldimp

08-10-2006, 06:35 PM

Oldimp - I received some info from the dealer and it has Dora processed 7/14/06 with a priorty 1. I believe the produced date is 8/7/06 and then it has 8/28 53*552 RET - is this the release to gate date? Do you think I will get the Shelby by late Aug or early Sept? Thanks.

Aldy, I am just trying to evaluate the information you give me in comparison to what I had. I could be way off, but I really think five weeks after the production date is a good estimate! I don't know how much good the priority 1 does at this point in the game! I think with a little luck you could see it right at the end of the month or early September. Mine made it in about six weeks after production date and it sat through the two week shut down and waited for nine days to get on a train! You won't have the shut down to hinder you and you could get lucky with the train or even go by convoy, which is faster I think! You are essentially in the "short strokes" in my opinion!

I don't know what the 53*552 RET means. We'll need the expert on that one!

WSANVAL

08-10-2006, 06:45 PM

Thanks Tino I didn't forget about you just been busy.They expect me to work also.What nerve.
Glad to see your getting your car hope you can still help
us all out here still

07 SHELBY

08-11-2006, 03:29 AM

Glad to see your getting your car hope you can still help
us all out here still

Certainly,you don't want me to lose my title as Super Moderator do you?

WSANVAL

08-11-2006, 07:51 AM

Certainly,you don't want me to lose my title as Super Moderator do you?
No just making sure,send pictures also
any word on my car or pictures?
sorry to be a pain

tino

08-11-2006, 01:58 PM

i am still on the roller coaster going round and round. spoke to my dealer today he has no info. he thinks it is still waiting to be striped. built on 6/12/06 del. date 7/07/07 and still waiting

ShelbyWise

08-11-2006, 02:25 PM

The Super Moderator has informed me that my car was built yesterday!! Its a GREAT feeling knowing I now have a complete Shelby sitting somewhere gathering chicken-shit...next stop, the stripe shop??

The latest from my dealer is that her delivery report is showing my car due to be delivered on 8/17...It was just built on 8/8, and waiting for stripes like so many of us...I think there is a lot of conflicting info. coming from everywhere but 07 SHELBY...tino, don't take this the wrong way...but do you know for a fact your car was built on 6/12?? A two month wait after being built seems a bit excessive...Perhaps when 07 comes back (He's getting his car today!) he can do a follow-up for you....But come to think of it, oldimp's was built on 6/16 and delivered on 8/2...You should be very close.

rpretzel

08-11-2006, 02:27 PM

The latest from my dealer is that her delivery report is showing my car due to be delivered on 8/17...It was just built on 8/8, and waiting for stripes like so many of us...I think there is a lot of conflicting info. coming from everywhere but 07 SHELBY...tino, don't take this the wrong way...but do you know for a fact your car was built on 6/12?? A two month wait after being built seems a bit excessive...Perhaps when 07 comes back (He's getting his car today!) he can do a follow-up for you....But come to think of it, oldimp's was built on 6/16 and delivered on 8/2...You should be very close.

Maybe his car is stuck way in the back of the inventory lot, and they just can't get to it to put it on a truck. :confused:

tino

08-11-2006, 03:06 PM

mine was built before the two week shutdown of july 4 .then when they came back from vacation it got pulled after inspection. there was a problem with the rear gas cap emblem and the rear facia . that has been taken care of and it was shipped over to autoport for stripes on 8/25/06 that is the reason for the long wait. i was hoping it would of got pushed to the front of the line but i guess not. all the info has been supplied by 07. he has been very helpfull. if 07 did not supply the info i would never believe my dealers info because he don't even know where the car is

ssss07

08-11-2006, 03:21 PM

Here is the latest from my dealer:

rpretzel

08-11-2006, 03:50 PM

Here is the latest from my dealer:

:D Sounds just like the last update I got from my dealer :D

Aldy

08-11-2006, 04:59 PM

Yes it is built.I seen it about 3 weeks ago.It's here.07 - Did you pick up your car today?

07 SHELBY

08-11-2006, 05:28 PM

07 - Did you pick up your car today?

No,If I did I would not be on this computer.It is at the front of the line but has not been shipped.I think I will get drunk tonight and write a country song(I am from Detroit)like "I Got The Shelby Blues" or "This Chicken Shit Town".

oldimp

08-11-2006, 06:38 PM

No,If I did I would not be on this computer.It is at the front of the line but has not been shipped.I think I will get drunk tonight and write a country song(I am from Detroit)like "I Got The Shelby Blues" or "This Chicken Shit Town".

Hey, you're not bucking for Vice Prez are you? Sorry you didn't get your car today, I was sure hoping you would!

LOOK N GO

08-11-2006, 06:41 PM

No,If I did I would not be on this computer.It is at the front of the line but has not been shipped.I think I will get drunk tonight and write a country song(I am from Detroit)like "I Got The Shelby Blues" or "This Chicken Shit Town".

Can't you get in trouble drinking and typing on the internet?

196

07 SHELBY

08-12-2006, 03:16 AM

oldimp

08-12-2006, 04:29 AM

I'm ok.You know what it's like to have high expectations.It was such a good reason not to have to work the weekend.I got the weekend off if the Shelby came in but have to work if it did'nt.Guess where I am going this morning?

Have a good day at work, 07 SHELBY! Boy, do I ever know what it is like to have high expectations! Maybe the weather will be better for you next weekend! We all hope you get your car home soon!

It is worth the wait you know!

VNMOUS1

08-12-2006, 10:42 AM

No,If I did I would not be on this computer.It is at the front of the line but has not been shipped.I think I will get drunk tonight and write a country song(I am from Detroit)like "I Got The Shelby Blues" or "This Chicken Shit Town".

WTF? What happened? Let me guess.....stripes! (Just kidding) Seriously, I'm sorry you didn't get it Friday. Any shot at this weekend?

bj

07 SHELBY

08-12-2006, 11:15 AM

WTF? What happened? Let me guess.....stripes! (Just kidding) Seriously, I'm sorry you didn't get it Friday. Any shot at this weekend?

bj

STRIPES, you are correct sir(no kidding).We don't put the stripes on here it is done by another company accross the street.After hearing all the stories about Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder putting on stripes I took heed.I made a couple phone calls and got an appointment with the best striper they have and it seems he is a little busy.Wonder why?So it is suppose to come back today or tomorrow and then get shipped.Guess what,I'll be out of town Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday.You know what I'll be thinking about the whole time.But you already know what it's like to wait,eh Vnmous1.

WSANVAL

08-12-2006, 12:52 PM

New Update

1-Tino your Shelby is on its way.It was shipped Thursday afternoon 8-10-06

2-Kickstand, coop de poop

3-Busababy, coop de poop

4-ShelbyWise, coop de poop

5-Wsnaval, coop de poop

6-07 Shelby, coop de poop

*coop de poop(Autoport)

Thanks for the update 07
we are getting closer

ssss07

08-12-2006, 03:16 PM

oldimp

08-12-2006, 04:18 PM

busababy

08-12-2006, 05:51 PM

My dealer told me it was coming this month... maybe he will be right according to 07. After ordering 4 new vehicles in my life this will be the first time that the time frame I was told is true... but since I don't have it yet I am not holding my breath. To many others on the board have been told there car is done and still waiting for it. :(

turbo

08-12-2006, 06:28 PM

i took delivery on my shelby today, whilte with blue stripes. it really looks great. i just sold a 03 porsche turbo with 540 horsepower and the shelby is not nearly as quick as the posche, but i wasnt expecting it to be. it is plenty fast, rides good and the quality seems to be there. it got a lot of looks on the way home and a vette tried to pick a race lol. good luck to all of you who are still waiting, the car is worth it

Kickstand

08-12-2006, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the update 07, Good luck to all of us getting stripes

tino

08-12-2006, 08:13 PM

thanks oldlimp i got the same color combo as you the only thing that i herd washing the car leaves the engine soaked. is that true ...............tino.........

EbonyGT500

08-12-2006, 11:45 PM

nothing new

07 SHELBY

08-13-2006, 03:34 AM

Is it possible to have car shipped without stripes? Coupe is upper stripe delete but has lower.

If convert is scheduled for production on August 28th is it too late to have side stripe deleted?

How many cars are they behind on striping?

Is Autoport the striping company or the shipper/transport?

Yes
Don't know
Transport

oldimp

08-13-2006, 06:24 AM

thanks oldlimp i got the same color combo as you the only thing that i herd washing the car leaves the engine soaked. is that true ...............tino.........

It gets wet in there, but mostly forward of the engine I think! We had a Mustang show here yesterday (rain or shine!) in the pouring rain and there was a good bit of water under the hood, but from the supercharger on back it looked dry to me.

I did notice that after driving over there in the rain, there was some muddy water on the under side of the hood way up front. So, if you want to keep the engine compartment pristine, and you get caught in the rain, you need check the engine compartment out! Mine got pretty dirty, but again, not on the engine itself.

On another note, even though conditions were horrible, my Shelby was the "life of the party"! Many souls braved the rain just to walk around it and peek through the windows. I was very proud! It got lots of compliments!

milezperhour

08-13-2006, 05:44 PM

Mine was delivered to the dealership on the 4th, and in my hands on the 7th. Oh joy, how sweet she is. But i was a little disappointed. After all the time, money, and energy spent on building this beauty, you'd think Carroll and Ford would use metal vice plastic for the signature "cobra". Up close, makes it look cheap. They could have used polished titanium. That little bit would have made a world of difference, and wouldn't rust. Also look close at fender, hood alignment and gaps. As well as for little brown spots (specs of grease) which came off the carrier. Mine is getting "cleaned", since it wasn't COMPLETELY covered for shipping. Cars other then white will be hard to see, so plan on having your dealer clean it, they are there. Look at all your welded seams on the underside of hood, trunk lid. And at the leading edges of the stripes. Found some beaded clearcoat on the edge of the trunk lid also. Look at the paint where the panels meet for obvious signs of pealing.

2008Shelby

08-14-2006, 07:36 AM

I called Ford Customer service this morning and they told me my Shelby "HAS LEFT THE FACTORY"!!! :D Does this mean it has been striped and is actually on the way??? Oh please please please say yes!

oldimp

08-14-2006, 09:39 AM

I called Ford Customer service this morning and they told me my Shelby "HAS LEFT THE FACTORY"!!! :D Does this mean it has been striped and is actually on the way??? Oh please please please say yes!

In my experience, I have found the customer service information to be a little inaccurate to say the least. If you have been checking with them on a daily basis and they just told you this, then it most likely is "Released to Gate". That means it has left the production plant, but doesn't mean it has the stripes applied. If you know you were already released to gate, then it may actually be shipped! Then again, it could be sitting there like mine did waiting for a few more cars going to the same place to fill up a rail car! No matter how you look at it, if someone says it has left the factory, that is good news! Good luck to you!

2008Shelby

08-14-2006, 11:04 AM

Thanks Oldimp,

I just spoke with the dealer and their progress report shows an arrival date of Aug 18th or 19th /fingers crossed/. I'm a nervous wreck! Will it be here (get excited) or is it a false alarm (more delays) :mad: :D :confused:

BTW, I;m getting the same color combo as You (Performance White/Blue stripes). Thanks for the pics!

EbonyGT500

08-14-2006, 11:31 AM

still waiting

shlbysvt

08-14-2006, 01:15 PM

Was just notified today when I called Ford cutomer service that I have gone from material hold to sub to plant and was given two schedule dates of 8/28/06 and 9/4/06.

I have a call into my dealer for a Vin # but he said his systems were down and he would call back.

Can any one assist in this new information and what it all means? Help!!

tino

08-14-2006, 02:54 PM

EbonyGT500

08-14-2006, 03:11 PM

Still waiting

shlbysvt

08-14-2006, 03:17 PM

Sounds like our cars are going to be built same day/week.

The 8/28 9/4 is the build between dates. the sub is submit to plant it also means you have a VIN number. The submit to plant and VIN probably happened a week or more ago.

I called cust service for the fun of it and was told same dates. the gal who was very nice sid the 9/4 is expected delivery at dealer! I knew it meant build between 8/28-9/4

If they give you just a date 8/28 for build it means week of.

Far as I know they are still maxed out at 25 Shelby's built per day.
Just got my Vin# 1ZVHT88SX75235563

Thanks for the info on build between dates.

Will be sending 07 a PM on the vin for his feed back.

Would be nice for us to have cars built in the same week. Keep in touch and we could celebrate together.

dsabldvt

08-14-2006, 04:09 PM

I talked to customer service today and they said mine is on material hold. Last time I talked to mt dealer he said he didn't really have any info on it. He did say it would probably be Sept. or later before I get it. Since he has quoted me $200 under MSRP I bet it will be later. I still don't have a VIN.

Jbahoffman

08-14-2006, 07:48 PM

Are you buying from an svt/ or PA dealer?????

Any of you???

Or are we to the Dealers who had to be certified yet??

Thank you!!!!

Judy

dsabldvt

08-14-2006, 08:37 PM

My dealer is a non- certified dealer from a small town dealership. Hopefully I will see my car this year.

EbonyGT500

08-14-2006, 11:41 PM

cancelled

2008Shelby

08-15-2006, 09:48 AM

PA dealer.

oldimp

08-17-2006, 09:27 AM

orders cancelled

Hey, EbonyGT500, I just saw this post, what gives?

oldimp

08-17-2006, 09:29 AM

i was at a local car show in massapequa ny and there was a 2007 shelbt gt 500 there.i met the guy who just pick the car up two weeks ago. he said he was very happy with the car except for the stripes. he showed me the on front bumper they peice it together right on top of the bumper over lapping one stripe to another does anybody know if this is the same for all shelbys.........tino..........

Tino, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days, did you get your Shelby? That is one good reason I could think of that would occupy your time so much that you wouldn't be on the forum! I sure hope you have it!

ssss07

08-17-2006, 11:31 AM

i was at a local car show in massapequa ny and there was a 2007 shelbt gt 500 there.i met the guy who just pick the car up two weeks ago. he said he was very happy with the car except for the stripes. he showed me the on front bumper they peice it together right on top of the bumper over lapping one stripe to another does anybody know if this is the same for all shelbys.........tino..........

I've looked at 2 gt500's and they both hand the over lapping of the stripes on front and rear bumper. they must be using stripe kits and not pulling and cutting off rolls.

tino

08-17-2006, 03:00 PM

busababy

08-17-2006, 06:05 PM

The dealer called me last week and said this was the week I will have the car... well it is thursday so he has 2 days....I really didn't believe it.... I have ordered a few new cars and it seems the date they tell you is always off. The closest was 3 days off on a Mustang, and the worst case was 3 1/2 weeks on a Dakota that I ordered new. So hoping for next week some time to take ownership and start changeing things :)

Kickstand

08-17-2006, 06:15 PM

Today is the day that delievery was supposed to happen. They have not changed the eta but it hasnt shipped yet as far as I know

07 SHELBY

08-18-2006, 09:42 PM

I got my Shelby today.I love it.

Kickstand

08-18-2006, 09:47 PM

Congraulations 07. I thought you probaly got it earlier in the week. Have fun driving it

EbonyGT500

08-19-2006, 12:27 AM

Still waiting

EbonyGT500

08-19-2006, 12:48 AM

Hey, EbonyGT500, I just saw this post, what gives?

sent you a pm

oldimp

08-19-2006, 06:01 AM

I got my Shelby today.I love it.

Congratulations, old pal 07 SHELBY! I am really happy for you!

oldimp

08-19-2006, 06:11 AM

smitty i did not here anything yet. it is been one week already and counting. as soon as i here you all will be the first to know.about the stripes i am very dissapointed that they overlapped the stripes on the front bumpers they could of done a better job on this being a hi end car.....tino......

I sure hope you have heard something by now, but wanted to offer my two cents about the stripes. I am a little disappointed about them, too. I actually took the car to my paint and body guy to ask him about painting the stripes on. He didn't think that was a great idea. He also told me that the stripes have to overlap to end up looking straight while going over all the contours and angles. He said it is a really difficult job. The misalignments on mine are very minor and you would have to be looking for them (like I was!) to even notice them. They remain a slight negative among so many positives that I think we will be able to live with them.

Now, please tell us you have your car!

ShelbyWise

08-19-2006, 10:49 AM

I got my Shelby today.I love it.

Thats GREAT news 07...Congrats :D...Its been a long time coming hasn't it? I't's nice though, that you have pretty much had it in your sights the whole time...Please post some pix in the gallery when you get the time...you don't know how many times I've wanted to click on your avatar to see a blown up photo of your car...stupid me :o

tino

08-19-2006, 01:44 PM

oldimp

08-19-2006, 01:59 PM

i just got a call from my dealer the roller coaster is comming to an end the baby has arrived i am going to take her home on monday 8/21/06 from a built date of 6/12/06. i been on this roller coaster for over two months thank god it is comming to a end i was realy getting dizzy. i will keep everybody posted......TINO........

Dang, I missed it by five days! I am very happy for you! You are going to love it and the day after you get it, I want you to write us all about the wait! If you can recall having waited! This is great news! Congratulations!

Aldy

08-19-2006, 04:16 PM

I got my Shelby today.I love it.07 congratulations!! Looking foward to your pics.

07 SHELBY

08-19-2006, 08:06 PM

I posted pictures in the VBPicGallery.I also made a video of my exhaust.If you are interested in a copy(I did it for sound not the video)PM me your e-mail.It is too large to post.

dsabldvt

08-19-2006, 11:48 PM

07 SHELBY

08-20-2006, 07:45 AM

Your car look's awesome 07. You really deserve getting it with all the help you have given to the forums. I can hardley wait to get behind the wheel of mine and feel that surge of power and feel the whole car lift when you step on it. I made some changes to mine on Friday. After all the info on this forum and others, I decided to delete the stripes on top and the sirius radio. I also changed the color to Alloy with silver side stripes. I didn't like the idea of the hole in the trunk lid and I have the sirius in my wifes car and we don't use it and also they are both in financial trouble. On the stripes, I decided if I really want them later I will have them painted on or else applied later. I changed colors because the dark Alloy is really pretty and it was my second choice and my wife likes it better than white. My wife still is not crazy about me getting this car so I am compromising on some things to help her come around better. Since my car is still on material hold, my dealer siad he could make the changes without any problem. I asked if the changes would affect our deal($200 under MSRP) and he said it would lower the price a little. If I make it through this with the deal as is, it may be a miracle, or else someone up there likes me. I know , like many others on here , I look forward to all the pictures and analysis you and others can provide we that are still without

Thanks I couldn't be happier.I wouldn't change a thing.I love the color,stripes,Sirius radio and the Shaker 1000.Yes we still have some Shaker 1000's left.

I know a lot of you have been counting on me for info,I haven't had time lately mostly cause I haven't been to work in a week and the week before that my Shelby was getting built.Now that I am out of my own way I will see what I can find out.I can tell you this much,you are really going to like this Shelby and it is worth the wait.

My daughter and I went to the Woodward Dream Cruise yesterday and we were a big hit.Even the cops were taking pictures and shaking my hand.This Cruise is a big thing here in Michigan.People from all over the world flock here to be a part of this.Do a Google search for info.Last year there were 1.7 million people here.The actual Cruise was yesterday but it runs heavy for a month and people cruise Woodward all summer long.During the 1960's and 1970's Woodward Ave. was the place to go if you had a muscle car and even more if you wanted to see them.You can see any car you want,it is there.Well later, I think the wife wants to Cruise Woodward today.Having a ball in Michigan.......................07................. .........

jerzystang

08-20-2006, 08:19 AM

Nice pics O7 Shelby. How did you get the autograph on the passenger side?

07 SHELBY

08-20-2006, 09:06 AM

Nice pics O7 Shelby. How did you get the autograph on the passenger side?

Carroll Shelby was up at the plant about 2 months ago and he signed it before my Shelby was built.

Jbahoffman

08-20-2006, 11:13 AM

07 SHELBY

08-20-2006, 11:18 AM

07 Shelby-----

What is the official car(in Merchendise) this year??? (Johnny Lightening i think)

I know a couple of years ago it was the 1970 Mach 1

we purchased it and it is very nice!!!

thank you!!

Judy

(From the Woodward cruise)

I didn't look at any merchandise.I couldn't leave my Shelby.Every time we stopped there was a swarm of people.

jerzystang

08-20-2006, 12:41 PM

Carroll Shelby was up at the plant about 2 months ago and he signed it before my Shelby was built.

From what I understand that piece isn't easily removeable. That is where I would like to get a signature. Looks great!!

07 SHELBY

08-20-2006, 02:19 PM

From what I understand that piece isn't easily removeable. That is where I would like to get a signature. Looks great!!

It is easy to remove.You have to disconnect the battery because it is the passenger side airbag.I never did it before and it took 20 minutes.

jerzystang

08-20-2006, 06:25 PM

It is easy to remove.You have to disconnect the battery because it is the passenger side airbag.I never did it before and it took 20 minutes.

If I took it off and mailed to the Shelby's Childrens Foundation, should I not try to reconnect the battery or is it safe without it temporarily?

WSANVAL

08-21-2006, 11:16 AM

07 Shelby

any news on our cars today

busababy

08-21-2006, 12:50 PM

Just got the call from the dealer... my shelby has arrived. I will pick it up Wednesday morning... well a car company will be picking it up and bringing it home, I can't see driving it for 2 1/2 hours on interstate so $ 250.00 to have it Trailer to my house seems fair. Talking off Thursday as well to break in the engine on a 300 + mile run up the mountains of West Virginia where I can go thru all the gears and put the motor on a load. Than dump the oil at 500 with fresh Mobil Syn. Next exhaust will be put on Wednesday night... my neighbors thought it was bad me having 3 sport bikes in my garage and tuning on them well....they have no idea what they are in for :)

home seems like a deal.

Aldy

08-21-2006, 01:22 PM

busababy

08-21-2006, 03:08 PM

I use mobil in my 2005 Hayabusa, 2003 RC51, 2003 ZZR1200 and on the busa I run the hell out of that bike.. red line 11,500 had it 175mph and the oil is great. Read up on all brands of oil in a review and Mobil and Castrol came out on top. Either one is the way to go... Ford oil is just repackaged from one of the other vendors.

busababy

08-21-2006, 05:36 PM

LOOK N GO

08-21-2006, 06:19 PM

Well the salesman emailed me some pictures today. Some not so good but here is 2 that turned out okay. I will take some pictures wednesday when I go up and do all the paper work. Than post more once I have it. Thursday changing the exhaust and then going on a 300 + mile trip so will report back what I think about the car.

HEY,HEY, HEY, I see you got good news today. Thats great! Hope to see your car, as it will be the first one I'll have seen. CONGRATULATIONS:) :) :)

VNMOUS1

08-21-2006, 08:28 PM

2008Shelby

08-21-2006, 08:49 PM

I have not found Mobil 1 oil in the recommended 5w-50 visc here in the States, only Castrol Syntec.

Aldy

08-21-2006, 09:02 PM

Well the salesman emailed me some pictures today. Some not so good but here is 2 that turned out okay. I will take some pictures wednesday when I go up and do all the paper work. Than post more once I have it. Thursday changing the exhaust and then going on a 300 + mile trip so will report back what I think about the car.busababy - congratulations!! Enjoy and report back on what you think about the car.

07 SHELBY

08-22-2006, 10:44 AM

Aldy

08-22-2006, 12:27 PM

ssss07

08-22-2006, 12:33 PM

Well the salesman emailed me some pictures today. Some not so good but here is 2 that turned out okay. I will take some pictures wednesday when I go up and do all the paper work. Than post more once I have it. Thursday changing the exhaust and then going on a 300 + mile trip so will report back what I think about the car.
nice pics. thats the best engine compartment photo i have seen. i havent like the red gt500's until i saw one in person, pictures dont look near as good as the real thing. grats on car

ssss07

08-22-2006, 12:39 PM

VNMOUS1

08-22-2006, 12:48 PM

Ok I have had my Shelby for 4 days now and I would like to say I just love it.As soon as I got it home on Friday I changed my axle backs.Now it sounds like a Shelby should.That was my biggest issue with this car,solved.Then I changed out the passenger side airbag that had Carroll Shelby's signature,done.Then I changed out a few plastic parts on the interior to triple chrome,I liked it so much I bought more.Saturday I took my daughter to the Woodward Dream Cruise.I was getting pulled over by the cops so they could take pictures.I think every Cobra there found me.Everyone loved the car.All the mustang owners loved the way it sounds.Sunday my wife told me we were going cruising.Yeh ok thats right up my alley.Monday I had to go back to work,bummer.
With all that said,it is the coolest car I have ever owned.For $45,000 where else can you get 500 HP.It is very fun to drive and with all the torque you have you forget about how much it weighs.I have had a down payment on this car for over 2 years then when I went to order it the dealer f**ked me.I still found another dealer at $5,000 over MSRP.I went through the whole Shelby roller coaster like the rest of you but I wouldn't have done it any other way.This car handles absolutely perfect and when you want raw power it is there.I have had 4 Vettes turn me down on 1/4 mile.I haven't had 1 cobra that wanted to go at it but I am waiting.One thing is for sure I will have this car a very long time.................07...........................

Amen, brother! I did the J10 (battery disconnect) as called for in the PDI (that my dealer didn't do). Car idles smoother. Like 07 says, accellerates like a striped assed ape (they're really fast....you've never seen one, have you??). Handles like it's on rails. Was taking it to the dealer this morning for some service when a guy in an Audi 6 (sport pkg) came up and simply said "Hey, that car is bas assss!". (There's that word again, sorry) He said he saw it coming up in the mirror and knew exactly what it was.

For those that DO know, it's instant recognition and approval. For those that don't, it's just a phenomenal looking Mustang and that gets approval, too!
My wife said it well...."THIS sort of attention was why you pay a little over MSRP. It's fun to be first. " I told her to be careful where she says that or we may have another chunk of rock tossed on the hood!!

BTW, 07, I ordered the exhaust after we talked the other day. The video made me try them. Should be here in a couple of days. Thank you, eBay!!

bj

Aldy

08-22-2006, 12:53 PM

some one (like people who have already done it) needs to start a thread on accessories for dress up and performance, where to purchase, cost and what they did like you have some 07shelbyGreat idea.

rpretzel

08-22-2006, 01:02 PM

VNMOUS1

08-22-2006, 02:01 PM

So, I just called Ford customer service. My Shelby is still on Material Hold with no VIN#, but now it is showing a "Last Maintenance Date" of 08/18/2007. Does anyone know what this date means? Is it good news that there was some sort of activity?

Material hold means nothing more than they don't have the materials right there to build your car because it's not scheduled yet....not the other way around. In other words, you're not delayed because of parts/materials not being available.

Last maintenance date reflects any time that anything has been done regarding your car....even before it's built. They may have been pulling for your dealer's allocation (and perhaps your car if you have the lowest priority number at your dealer for a Shelby). CS computers are not updated in real time. They are updated twice weekly. Many times it doesn't properly reflect much of anything. Just for grins, I called CS the Monday after I'd already had 600 miles on mine......it said it was 'released to gate" but no record of a shipper picking it up yet.

Have your dealer contact their rep and ask if a VIN has been assigned. He/she will find out more than you can through CS. Cars are beginning to move a LOT quicker now that some of the backlog is done. The striped coupes realllly slowed things down, as did the Shaker 1000s (just kidding, but I knew that would get a smile out of 07)

bj

rpretzel

08-22-2006, 02:10 PM

Thanks, VNMOUS1. My dealer recieved their official allocation letter from Ford, and it confirms that they are getting one Shelby, and it's mine. (Very small dealer). I think I'll take your advice, and ask my dealer to talk to the region rep.

I find it interesting that one of the largest and most technically advanced auto makers in the world can't give their customer service folks real-time access to data. These days, a car can be build almost entirely by robots, but a customer service rep can't tell you if it's built yet. Goofy!

07 SHELBY

08-22-2006, 03:01 PM

BJ,
Great sorry I forgot to give you the part #.I hope you found it in the forum.I love them....................07..................

07 SHELBY

08-22-2006, 03:03 PM

VNMOUS1

08-22-2006, 04:11 PM

I can tell you from someone on the front lines there is a lot more to it than you think.

'07 is right....on all counts. From the order to the build to the transport to delivery. You can't imagine what's really happening behind the curtain!

For example, did you know it's UPS that handles all the logistics for Ford? Going by train? Not until UPS says so. Some truck driver holding your Shelby hostage? No one else may know where it is, but UPS does.

The problem for regular "Joes" like us is that we don't have access to UPS at that level. Neither does Ford Customer Service. But think about it....if we did, or they did, they'd NEVER get anything shipped. We'd all be bugging the hell out of them. :D

Rpretzel, if you're in a small market, with a small volume dealer....PA winner or not, it takes time. Think about the sheer numbers. They had built less than 600 as of my build date (6/27), so they're probably around 2,000 by now. Then consider the large market, high volume, PA, Powerlease, full line SVT, Focus SVT....blah, blah, blah....that will all be in front of your dealer. Remember, some dealers are literally "all of the above". I'm in Chicago and I'll tell you there are less than 10 in the entire metro at this time!!! And THAT's a lot of high volume dealers!!!

As '07, Oldimp, me....and many more have said, it's worth the wait.

Breathe innnnnnnn......hold it.....breathe ooouuuutttttt. Ommmmmmmmm.

bj

07 SHELBY

08-22-2006, 04:46 PM

'07 is right....on all counts. From the order to the build to the transport to delivery. You can't imagine what's really happening behind the curtain!

For example, did you know it's UPS that handles all the logistics for Ford? Going by train? Not until UPS says so. Some truck driver holding your Shelby hostage? No one else may know where it is, but UPS does.

The problem for regular "Joes" like us is that we don't have access to UPS at that level. Neither does Ford Customer Service. But think about it....if we did, or they did, they'd NEVER get anything shipped. We'd all be bugging the hell out of them. :D

Rpretzel, if you're in a small market, with a small volume dealer....PA winner or not, it takes time. Think about the sheer numbers. They had built less than 600 as of my build date (6/27), so they're probably around 2,000 by now. Then consider the large market, high volume, PA, Powerlease, full line SVT, Focus SVT....blah, blah, blah....that will all be in front of your dealer. Remember, some dealers are literally "all of the above". I'm in Chicago and I'll tell you there are less than 10 in the entire metro at this time!!! And THAT's a lot of high volume dealers!!!

As '07, Oldimp, me....and many more have said, it's worth the wait.

Breathe innnnnnnn......hold it.....breathe ooouuuutttttt. Ommmmmmmmm.

bj

BJ,
Thanks, I couldn't have said it better and I am very tired.

VNMOUS1

08-22-2006, 04:55 PM

BJ,
Thanks, I couldn't have said it better and I am very tired.

BTW...it's in the body shop. The "owie" should be handled in the couple of days. Stripe kit showed up so they're playing with them. Exhaust will be here Friday by 4:30p. You know what I'll be doing Friday night...and you know who'll be on the phone, don't you??!!

bj

rpretzel

08-22-2006, 05:01 PM

07 SHELBY

08-22-2006, 06:04 PM

Thanks again, VNMOUS1 and 07. I was being over simplistic of the process comment. It sure sounds like quite a maze of a process. I'm a very process-oriented person, and Ford makes me cringe.

And, yes, I'm being a complete freak about this wait. I've just been seeing more and more non-SVT guys getting VINs assigned, and I want mine too. :o

Hey guys,we have to seriously consider him for Prez.This is good shit.I haven't heard this much whining since I was waiting.Was I actually waiting?Tino has got his car and Rpretzel is definitely the most verbal now in the forum.I have got a few gnawing my ear but don't go public.Oldimp,BJ,Look at me,Busababy,Shelbywise any opinion.He has got potential!If I am not around he has my vote.He called himself a freak that takes b#lls.

It will come young Skywalker,Feel the force let it be with you........07........

rpretzel

08-22-2006, 06:10 PM

Hey guys,we have to seriously consider him for Prez.This is good shit.I haven't heard this much whining since I was waiting.Was I actually waiting?Tino has got his car and Rpretzel is definitely the most verbal now in the forum.I have got a few gnawing my ear but don't go public.Oldimp,BJ,Look at me,Busababy,Shelbywise any opinion.He has got potential!If I am not around he has my vote.He called himself a freak that takes b#lls.

It will come young Skywalker,Feel the force let it be with you........07........

:D :D You think this is whining? Ask my wife, I can do much worse. :D Hell, I already bought my Zaino polish kit and I don't even have a VIN yet. Waaaaaaahhhhhh. Gimme my Shelby! Gimme Gimme Gimme

07 SHELBY

08-22-2006, 06:16 PM

:D :D You think this is whining? Ask my wife, I can do much worse. :D Hell, I already bought my Zaino polish kit and I don't even have a VIN yet. Waaaaaaahhhhhh. Gimme my Shelby! Gimme Gimme Gimme

Oldimp,
Remember what I said about the Shelby pill?I think he needs 1.

Don't worry this is good group therapy.hhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

oldimp

08-22-2006, 08:41 PM

BTW...it's in the body shop. The "owie" should be handled in the couple of days. Stripe kit showed up so they're playing with them. Exhaust will be here Friday by 4:30p. You know what I'll be doing Friday night...and you know who'll be on the phone, don't you??!!

bj

All that sounds like good news, bj! I got my exhaust on yesterday! My oldest son came out and helped me install them and that made it more enjoyable!

We need to start thinking about a get together that would work for as many folks as possible! 07 SHELBY is hoping for September and we have discussed Northern Virginia to Southern Ohio area. Let's try some serious communications about this!

oldimp

08-22-2006, 08:44 PM

:D :D You think this is whining? Ask my wife, I can do much worse. :D Hell, I already bought my Zaino polish kit and I don't even have a VIN yet. Waaaaaaahhhhhh. Gimme my Shelby! Gimme Gimme Gimme

Oh, man, you have the office just about sewn up, rpretzel! And if you don't have the VIN yet, you might have a long term in office! You may not be whining any louder than the rest of us have, but you certainly have gotten an early start!

Go out and get yourself a good Sudoku puzzle book! That helped me a little bit!

Hail to the Chief!

rpretzel

08-22-2006, 10:02 PM

Oh, man, you have the office just about sewn up, rpretzel! And if you don't have the VIN yet, you might have a long term in office! You may not be whining any louder than the rest of us have, but you certainly have gotten an early start!

Go out and get yourself a good Sudoku puzzle book! That helped me a little bit!

Hail to the Chief!

Thank you, Thank you. I'm honored. I hope to live up to the distinguished reputation of the position. I will do my best to serve all the little people with honor and integrity. God bless the United States of Shelby...er..um...America. :D

Sudoku puzzles are great, but I prefer drinking myself to oblivion. :p

EbonyGT500

08-23-2006, 01:43 AM

Still Waiting

oldimp

08-23-2006, 03:46 AM

Ever heard of a broken down train? Guess which one my Shelby is on?
40 miles in 7 hrs?

The train came within 20 miles of my house and now its going to take another 2 days to depot? Then another 24hrs to unload?

The car better make up for the waiting game.

A car that was supposed to be delivered by July 4th then every week or so since? Took a month to go where I could drive in a day and a half...

This car is a PRIORITY code 00 yes ZERO ZERO. What will ford do with a 10, 11 or 12 or higher priority code?

A Power Lease car that takes many months?

Ok, OK, Ok my gripe is in.

I guess rpretzel could use a good Vice Prez! Hang in there, Ebony! It is well worth the wait!

shlbysvt

08-23-2006, 05:32 AM

07

Any info on my vin 1ZVHT88SX75235563, was told schedule for build week of 8/28. Glad to hear you are enjoying your car. Just ordered my exhaust. Can't wait!

EbonyGT500

08-23-2006, 01:16 PM

I guess rpretzel could use a good Vice Prez! Hang in there, Ebony! It is well worth the wait!

Thanks oldimp!
Screwed over by dealer again!

VNMOUS1

08-23-2006, 02:13 PM

Thanks oldimp!

Interesting to say the least tracking the car!

Its now 3.85 miles from its destination and I still gotta' wait.

Possible to get it tomorrow but not lookin' to good. Guess I can live if not until Friday. Not sure I can make another weekend with out it as the wait is killin' me.

Advice for others: If you can DO NOT track it by the minute!
I have been plotting it out on a map every 30 seconds. Just hit refresh to see how far its moved. Come to find out its moved as far as I have since it left AAI 2 weeks ago!

Enough grumpin' for today...............

Wife thinks I am going to "Sleep in The Darn Thing" for at least the first week to make sure when I wake up its nearby.

Good to see you over here, too. It's a small, but dedicated group of Shelby nuts without all the smack talk.
bj

Aldy

08-23-2006, 02:55 PM

Thanks oldimp!

Interesting to say the least tracking the car!

Its now 3.85 miles from its destination and I still gotta' wait.

Possible to get it tomorrow but not lookin' to good. Guess I can live if not until Friday. Not sure I can make another weekend with out it as the wait is killin' me.

Advice for others: If you can DO NOT track it by the minute!
I have been plotting it out on a map every 30 seconds. Just hit refresh to see how far its moved. Come to find out its moved as far as I have since it left AAI 2 weeks ago!

Enough grumpin' for today...............

Wife thinks I am going to "Sleep in The Darn Thing" for at least the first week to make sure when I wake up its nearby.Ebony, did you get white or tungsten striping on your car? I ordered Ebony with white striping with an estimated delivery date late August or early September.

WSANVAL

08-23-2006, 05:27 PM

07 SHELBY

08-23-2006, 05:42 PM

My Shelby is on it's way

Just got a email from the dealer and he said the car is
in Illinois now and should be in California by the 28 th
and at the dealer by the 30 th.

I shold have a fun holiday weekend

Tony says "thats Greeeeeeeaaaaaaaaat".I don't think you will be disappointed.Let us know how you like it and post some pictures.....................07................... ..........................

oldimp

08-23-2006, 06:28 PM

My Shelby is on it's way

Just got a email from the dealer and he said the car is
in Illinois now and should be in California by the 28 th
and at the dealer by the 30 th.

I shold have a fun holiday weekend

Oh, yeah! You're gonna be drivin'! You're gonna be smilin'! You're gonna keep smilin' and drivin' and its gonna be hard to park it and go to bed! You're gonna just all of a sudden break out laughing because it is really there! You'll get up and go out and check to see if it is really there in the morning! Then you'll laugh again!

Fun, fun, fun in the California sun!

LOOK N GO

08-23-2006, 07:34 PM

Still no VIN for me, but I saw my first Shelby today. Blue with white stripes W/ Mich. tags heading south on Rt. 7 just off 81. The driver was a blond bomber smoken' a cig. windows down, two lanes over. I was drive'n my wife's Mach 1, stuck in city traffic I couldn't hear or chase that car down. Oh well, maybe next time.

busababy

08-23-2006, 08:05 PM

Well I got my Shelby today. Left the house at 6:30 for my 2.5 hour drive to the dealer, had all the finance done before I got there so just needed to sign 100 pieces of paper and give them my money and had them finance the rest. Interest rate 6.15 which is okay was hoping for 5% but no big deal. The trucking company was there at 9:30 A.M. to load the car up and haul it to my house. Took it out for about 70 miles this afternoon. Tomorrow have a vacation day to put the exhaust on and put a couple hundred miles on it. Will give a full report ASAP. Only pictures I have it from the dealership which I will post up tomorrow night. I can tell you it has smooth power in every gear and has seen 100mph already :) Pictures and video clips don't do it justice, when you see it in person it has a whole different effect. Had some people point at it, and one person in a new GT coming at me flashed his lights and gave it the thumbs up. Will update on everything (Good & wish list) ASAP.

Kickstand

08-23-2006, 08:21 PM

Mine must have fallen in a black hole. Last I heard it was on a "Quality hold". Ive been told that could mean alot of things but nothing for sure. The guy that cars were built around mine have gotten theres or on the way. I am starting to fill alittle left out. But I know as a few of you have told me in PM's, I'll forget about the wait once I get it. There s my whinning

2008Shelby

08-23-2006, 08:30 PM

Well the dealer's "progress report" showed a delivery date of Aug 18th or 19th...(that didn't happen).:(

Ford Customer Service said ETA Aug 26th...(called again this morning and now they say between the 27th and Sept 3rd).:(

Waaaaaa! I want my Shelby! (grown man crying)

Aldy

08-23-2006, 10:45 PM

Kickstand

08-24-2006, 12:08 PM

Just got a update on my car. It is being held on quality control over the clutch. Suposely the cars around mine , some got out for shipping and will have to be addresed at a later time. This is what the plant is teling my dealer.There is no eta on when its to be fixed

oldimp

08-24-2006, 01:32 PM

Aldy,

Don't mean to butt in on busababy, but I just put a set of axle-backs on mine and it took about an hour. I ran the rear tires up on about one inch blocks and it was fairly unpainful. You need metric wrenches (13 and 15 mm, I think). It was a little harder removing the OEMs than installing the after market ones.

Kickstand ,

I know you hate to hear of them holding the car up, but in the long run you will get a better car because of this!

Aldy

08-24-2006, 02:26 PM

Aldy

08-24-2006, 02:32 PM

Kickstand

08-24-2006, 03:01 PM

Amen Oldimp.I have said this more than once,but people don't want to hear that.

Shelbywise still Gate Release 8-9-2006

shlbysvt you have a Blend Date of 8-21-2006

2008shelby Shipped on 8-19-2006

Kickstand Gate Release 8-3-2006

Ebony GT500 9905 Shipped 8-11-2006
3431 Blend Date 8-18-2006

Its not that I dont want to hear as much as I disapointed.Like everyone on this site I have waited along time for the car. I'm seeing cars made at the same time as mine on this site in pictures in garages.This is like waiting for christmas when I was a kid.
The dealer made it sound like a problem with all Shelby's, 07 said he hasnt heard of it and he is right there at the place. Just tried of playing the waiting game,That's all

Kickstand

08-24-2006, 03:28 PM

I whine alot more in private

07 SHELBY

08-24-2006, 03:30 PM

I whine alot more in private

Kickstand I know the wait is killing you but it will come.

rpretzel

08-24-2006, 03:55 PM

Alright, I don't want anyone staging a coup here. I guess it's been too long since I whined.

Where the @%#$&* is my Shelby?!?!? Material hold sucks! Everyone else is at least getting a VIN#. Where's mine?
:D

VNMOUS1

08-24-2006, 04:11 PM

Kickstand I know the wait is killing you but it will come.

Hi kids....update. Hood is painted, sanded and cleared tomorrow. More to come.

bj

07 SHELBY

08-24-2006, 05:12 PM

Hi kids....update. Hood is painted, sanded and cleared tomorrow. More to come.

bj

Great do we get new pictures?

I posted new pictures in the VBPicGallery.Added some new chrome.It looks really nice in person.Can't wait to go shopping again.

07 SHELBY

08-24-2006, 05:52 PM

Rpretzel(Prez),
I love the pictures of your Z car.Where did you get that sheen?Did you have to wait long?Did you have to pay over MSRP?Was it prepped by a pro?Hang in there bud you will get a VIN soon!It is a tough wait.It is worth the wait though.I am pullin for ya..............07...........................

ShelbyTom

08-24-2006, 06:15 PM

Rpretzel,
I too am on Material F@$.in Hold with no VIN. I think I'll have a drink.

ShelbyTom

08-24-2006, 06:25 PM

VNMOUS1 ,
Hope you get it back soon...
By the way, you didn't stage that to get painted stripes... did you?;)

2008Shelby

08-25-2006, 03:54 AM

Thanks 07, Ebony and Cyrus for your updates. Dealer called after I had finished reading the last of your updates and he said he had just talked with his connection at the railyard and mine is due in today (Friday) and hopefully will be at the lot Saturday! We'll see...

EbonyGT500

08-25-2006, 10:33 AM

Still waiting for mine

VNMOUS1

08-25-2006, 07:49 PM

VNMOUS1 ,
Hope you get it back soon...
By the way, you didn't stage that to get painted stripes... did you?;)

No, I've pulled some bizarre things in my life, but not getting a 10 day old car hammered.

In the end, I'm going to just have them fix the stripes and I' may do the paint next year.

bj

2008Shelby

08-26-2006, 02:58 AM

Hi kids....update. Hood is painted, sanded and cleared tomorrow. More to come.

bj

Congrats bj!

This afternoon my Dealer called to tell me my "SHELBY IS IN ROUTE" and will be delivered tonight 8/25/06. WAHOO!!! :D :D :D

Unfortunately I am out of town and won't be able to pick "her" up till Monday morning. :( :( :(

shlbysvt

08-26-2006, 10:33 AM

07,

Sorry I missed your post on my blend date of 8/21. The good news is I am half way to sold date. I hope clutch and striping is not an issue. Thanks for the feed back.

Aldy

08-26-2006, 01:10 PM

Ok.You are welcome.There is not a problem with the clutches.

I checked everyones car and they are all in the same state

ALDY-You have a Produced Date of 8-15-2006
Gate Release of 8-16-200607 - What is the usual timeframe between Gate Release date and delivery? Thanks for the updates.

07 SHELBY

08-26-2006, 02:14 PM

07 - What is the usual timeframe between Gate Release date and delivery? Thanks for the updates.

2weeks to 2 months.

rpretzel

08-26-2006, 04:02 PM

2weeks to 2 months.

The more important question is...how much longer 'til I get my %#$&@ VIN#?
:D

07 SHELBY

08-27-2006, 12:32 PM

Sorry Mr. Prez I can't answer that 1.

SDCobra

08-28-2006, 12:23 PM

Could someone see if they can find out what the status is on my Shelby?

The VIN# is 1ZVHT88S775216744. It was built on August 1st. The Dealer is Drew Ford (California dealer 080).

As it is now Aug 28, I am wondering where in the !%$&* it is!

Any and all help is greatly appricated.

Thanks.

patient man

08-28-2006, 06:26 PM

rpretzel

08-28-2006, 07:13 PM

Newbie here, so bear with me. I ordered mine on July 31 and was told to not call for an update for 2 weeks. I gave them almost 4 and called today to see what's up. As most of you can guess, it's on material hold with no VIN#. They told me that it would probably be built the beginning of October and delivered either the end of October or the beginning of November. From what I've read here, that doesn't sound like the right time line. It sounds like most are waiting longer. I think my dealer maybe just trying to keep me happy so I don't call everyday. Is "material hold" technically the first step before you get a VIN#? Does anyone know if they build by region or just by orders?

I think I'll have a beer and pretend that my Shelby is locked safely in the garage....

Welcome to the board, Patient Man (I like that handle). And welcome to material hold hell. I've been there since March.

In general SVT dealers, President's Award winners and Power Lease holders will get their first allocation first, and then the just certified, non-SVT dealers will start getting theirs. There doesn't seem to be any logic to the fulfillment of the non-SVT orders. I've heard Ford randomly picks a certain number of dealers to fulfill every month, but that's just a guess. Material Hold seems to be a normal part of the process. All orders that Ford is not ready to pull are put on material hold. Once they are ready to pull your order, it comes off material hold and you are assigned a VIN, and then a build date. There's a rumor going around that all non-SVT 1st allocation orders will be scheduled by the end of the week (Sept 1), but I haven't heard any confirmation of that. I don't plan on seeing my Shelby until November or so.

ssss07

08-28-2006, 07:59 PM

Welcome to the board, Patient Man (I like that handle). And welcome to material hold hell. I've been there since March.

In general SVT dealers, President's Award winners and Power Lease holders will get their first allocation first, and then the just certified, non-SVT dealers will start getting theirs. There doesn't seem to be any logic to the fulfillment of the non-SVT orders. I've heard Ford randomly picks a certain number of dealers to fulfill every month, but that's just a guess. Material Hold seems to be a normal part of the process. All orders that Ford is not ready to pull are put on material hold. Once they are ready to pull your order, it comes off material hold and you are assigned a VIN, and then a build date. There's a rumor going around that all non-SVT 1st allocation orders will be scheduled by the end of the week (Sept 1), but I haven't heard any confirmation of that. I don't plan on seeing my Shelby until November or so.

doenst seem to be any order to any of it actually. i have been to and seen non svt dealers with first allocation already on their floor and i know svt dealers that havnet recieved any cars

rpretzel

08-28-2006, 08:30 PM

doenst seem to be any order to any of it actually. i have been to and seen non svt dealers with first allocation already on their floor and i know svt dealers that havnet recieved any cars

That's true. I think the intent was to have some sort of order, but it seems it didn't quite goes as planned in all cases. This whole process kinda feels like a circus.

VNMOUS1

08-28-2006, 08:54 PM

Welcome to the board, Patient Man (I like that handle). And welcome to material hold hell. I've been there since March.

In general SVT dealers, President's Award winners and Power Lease holders will get their first allocation first, and then the just certified, non-SVT dealers will start getting theirs. There doesn't seem to be any logic to the fulfillment of the non-SVT orders. I've heard Ford randomly picks a certain number of dealers to fulfill every month, but that's just a guess. Material Hold seems to be a normal part of the process. All orders that Ford is not ready to pull are put on material hold. Once they are ready to pull your order, it comes off material hold and you are assigned a VIN, and then a build date. There's a rumor going around that all non-SVT 1st allocation orders will be scheduled by the end of the week (Sept 1), but I haven't heard any confirmation of that. I don't plan on seeing my Shelby until November or so.

I hear there's a Material Hold on Tungsten Stripes.

(Just kiddin', Prez)

bj

rpretzel

08-28-2006, 08:56 PM

I hear there's a Material Hold on Tungsten Stripes.

(Just kiddin', Prez)

bj

:D Don't do that to me. You know how unstable I am these days. :D

shlbysvt

08-29-2006, 04:53 PM

07 SHELBY,

Any new information on our Vin#'s?

shlbysvt

08-29-2006, 05:19 PM

Sorry guys I didn't do a lick today.I took my Shelby into the plant today.Every dept got to go over my car and evaluate it.The Mustang engineers and the project managers for the Shelby love the Ford Racing axle backs.They also liked all the chrome I put on it from MTW.Just a word of advice,I haven't had any problems but I put the original caps(radiator,intercooler and oil) in the trunk in case anyone steals them off the car I can still get home.I hope it never happens but don't want to be stranded.Love my Shelby!.........................07................ ............

We understand 07. Looking forward to your latest update. I will order the chrome tomorrow as I would like to do that by telephone as the cobra items do not seem to be listed quite yet on the site. I want to be sure the satin finish on 3d chrome is also ordered properly for the power outlet. I already made one mistake by ordering Steeda axel backs instead of the Ford Racing product.

tino

08-29-2006, 05:30 PM

where can you order the power outlet cover and the axel backs

07 SHELBY

08-29-2006, 05:30 PM

We understand 07. Looking forward to your latest update. I will order the chrome tomorrow as I would like to do that by telephone as the cobra items do not seem to be listed quite yet on the site. I want to be sure the satin finish on 3d chrome is also ordered properly for the power outlet. I already made one mistake by ordering Steeda axel backs instead of the Ford Racing product.

You made no mistake.Steeda is exactly the same.They just cost a couple bucks more.Borla makes them for everyone and stamps each companies name on them.They are nice looking and sound soo much better than the stock mufflers.Not only do they sound great but when you stand behind the car,just enough of the chrome tip sticks out of the valance that you can read Ford Racing.................................07......... .....................

07 SHELBY

08-29-2006, 05:33 PM

where can you order the power outlet cover and the axel backs

The power outlet plug is from MTW.You can order the axle backs from any where.I ordered mine from Livernois Motor Sports here in Michigan.

shlbysvt

08-29-2006, 05:33 PM

07 SHELBY

08-29-2006, 06:18 PM

Thats my question 07. Will the exhaust tips and muffler say Ford or Steeda? I hope Ford. From your last post I assume Ford Racing will be stamped on both. If so I feel alot better.

If you bought Steeda it will say Steeda if you bought Ford Racing they will be stamped Ford Racing if you bought Roush they will be stamped Roush.And the beat goes on,and on and on.

VNMOUS1

08-29-2006, 08:06 PM

You made no mistake.Steeda is exactly the same.They just cost a couple bucks more.Borla makes them for everyone and stamps each companies name on them.They are nice looking and sound soo much better than the stock mufflers.Not only do they sound great but when you stand behind the car,just enough of the chrome tip sticks out of the valance that you can read Ford Racing.................................07......... .....................

LOVIN' mine! You were right '07. There IS a little harmonic garbage from 1750-1950rpms (65mph) but since I drive faster than that...I DON'T CARE!

They're sweet when they burble as you decel!

Saw a pair on eBay that some guy had here in town. He had them on a GT with headers and was stopped twice. Decided to sell them. Got 350 for them. I paid 379 from an eBay (store) seller in NY. They're now 429 from the same guys.

I'd like to find one of the faux (read: FAKE) red plastic "START" buttons to use as a cover for the 12v dash outlet.

BTW...they did a great color match but the clear didn't melt in so they have to do the entire hood again. Stripes were replaced by dealer. Unfortunately, the rear spoiler stripe replacement sucks as bad as the original. What a joke!
Otherwise...da car ROCKS!!! Dyno Saturday morning at 11am. I'll post!!

bj

dsabldvt

08-29-2006, 08:10 PM

I just received an e-mail from the Ford Partner Recognition Program confirms the rumor I heard recently about Ford changing it's warranty programs. We now have/will have a 5 year 60,000 mile limited powertrain warranty on all 2007 ford vehicles regardless of the date the car was aquired. I feel even better now about my decision to get the GT500. I just hope I will get my Vin someday.

ATL54

08-30-2006, 01:45 PM

ssss07

08-30-2006, 01:53 PM

Hey, I'm a newbie on the Forum. I am waiting very impatiently for my Shelby. Build completed on 8/8, Dealer ETA was 8/16 but now the car is on hold in the stripe shop. According to my dealer, all Shelbys are on hold right now. Can NE1 confirm? Can NE1 trace by the VIN?

ATL54 in Atlanta:confused:

welcome to the forum. my build date was 8-9-06 and i have called customer service who said it was released. i called again today and they told me it was in transit and should be here any day. my car is also getting stripes so it doesnt make sense what ur dealer told u. maybe what ur dealer meant to say was, dont bother us.

ShelbyWise

08-30-2006, 02:14 PM

maybe what ur dealer meant to say was, dont bother us.

LOL:pLOL:)LOL:D...ROFLMAO!!!

rpretzel

08-30-2006, 02:49 PM

I just talked to a guy who called Ford Customer Service today. They told him Shelbys are on "National Backorder" because there are more cars ordered than Ford had planned. Anyone have any idea what they meant by this? 07 Shelby?

I have a feeling that this is nothing new. Lost of orders in the system, and they are building them as they can. But I just wanted to throw it out since I've never heard this term used.

LOOK N GO

08-30-2006, 05:45 PM

GUESS WHAT! I still have no VIN. So I changed the the order to scratch the siris radio. I'm a CD man anyway. My boy's leave has been pushed back twice till late Sept. and my personal salesman has heath issues. In perspective my needs are insignificant. It's weird,to have so much of my time focused on this this car, but it means so much for some dumb reason. I don't know what my reaction will be when I see her. I just hope the ones that are rooting for me are there to see it.

2008Shelby

08-30-2006, 05:47 PM

Mine was ordered 3/15, built 8/10 and took delivery in Columbus, GA on its arrival on 8/25th. WAHOO! Lovin' this car! I received my visor today and will be shipping it out to Mr. Shelby for his endorsement ASAP. Thanks again to everyone here for the updates/information during the wait.

Orange GT 500

08-31-2006, 08:09 AM

Ordered it on 16June2006. Have been told it will delivered 31AUG2006.

shlbysvt

08-31-2006, 09:33 AM

shlbysvt

08-31-2006, 09:42 AM

ShelbyWise

08-31-2006, 09:53 AM

Sorry guys/gals I have been busy the last couple of days.I have 2 changes the rest of you are the same as before.Sorry Shelbywise.

Shlbysvt-Your car was built yesterday!...........Congrats...............

Ebony GT500-Your 2nd car was built 8-28-2006.........Congrats...............

07...:)Thanks for the update. My car has now been waiting for stripes for 3+ weeks (Built on 8/8)...Just an FYI for those of you who are just now hearing your cars have recently been built. Just my .02 worth, but you can pretty much throw out whatever ETA dates your dealer is giving you...welcome to the striping game. :D

shlbysvt

08-31-2006, 10:01 AM

07...:)Thanks for the update. My car has now been waiting for stripes for 3+ weeks (Built on 8/8)...Just an FYI for those of you who are just now hearing your cars have recently been built. Just my .02 worth, but you can pretty much throw out whatever ETA dates your dealer is giving you...welcome to the striping game. :D

Just trying to think positive ShelbyWise. I realize it's unlikely.

ShelbyWise

08-31-2006, 11:42 AM

Just trying to think positive ShelbyWise. I realize it's unlikely.

Please, don't get me wrong...I wasn't TRYING to be negative, just realistic. I have done a pretty good job of remaining upbeat about the fact that I do have a car on its way, even though I still have a significant wait ahead of me. One thing you will get on this site is the whole truth and nothing but the truth...the rumor mill is usually put to rest quickly here...:)

07 SHELBY

08-31-2006, 11:42 AM

Just called my dealer and I was told eta 9/18 and a second unit on 9/25. Let's see how close the dates are to projections. If true things may be opening up. Hang in there Prez. Both with shaker 1000's. Just borrowing your line 07.

No problem,use it any time.I thought it was a dead issue but I see it has a few more miles left.I am going to use the clutch gig now.

VNMOUS1

08-31-2006, 12:31 PM

No problem,use it any time.I thought it was a dead issue but I see it has a few more miles left.I am going to use the clutch gig now.

I think the performance white stripes on my clutch create reverberation in my Shaker 1000. What should I do? Perhaps call this a Material Hold?

:eek:

bj

rpretzel

08-31-2006, 12:33 PM

I think the performance white stripes on my clutch create reverberation in my Shaker 1000. What should I do? Perhaps call this a Material Hold?

:eek:

bj

:D :D :D :D

shlbysvt

08-31-2006, 12:45 PM

I think the performance white stripes on my clutch create reverberation in my Shaker 1000. What should I do? Perhaps call this a Material Hold?

:eek:

bj

Best laugh I have had all day!

ATL54

08-31-2006, 01:43 PM

Guess I'm in the same stack as Shelbywise.......Mine was built on 8/8 too, stuck in the stripe shop for 3 weeks, and today my dealer called the OPC and was told the stripes are done, but all outbound Shelbys have been held due to QC hold. They will not specify the QC reason or expected delay. Is my dealer full of doo-doo or has anyone else heard this?

ATL54.......Performance White/Blue Stripes/Interior upgrade/shaker 500

rpretzel

08-31-2006, 01:46 PM

...but all outbound Shelbys have been held due to QC hold. They will not specify the QC reason or expected delay. Is my dealer full of doo-doo or has anyone else heard this?

I've seen quite a few "Quality Hold" stories recently on several different boards. So far, no one can say why...just that ALL Shelbys are on hold. I have no idea if there is any truth to it, but a lot of people are being told this by Ford Customer Service, their dealers and regional reps.

SDCobra

08-31-2006, 01:57 PM

My Dealer said the same thing to me on Tuesday - "No Shelbys are being shipped" but could/would not say why.

ssss07

08-31-2006, 02:05 PM

I've seen quite a few "Quality Hold" stories recently on several different boards. So far, no one can say why...just that ALL Shelbys are on hold. I have no idea if there is any truth to it, but a lot of people are being told this by Ford Customer Service, their dealers and regional reps.
my car was built 8-9-06 and last week Ford cuatomer service told me it was released, whatever that means. Yesterday I called Ford customer service and told them my dealer was a dunce. They looked up my vin# and said the car was in transit. Now either your dealers are also dunces, like mine, or customer service is tired of us calling them.

rpretzel

08-31-2006, 03:53 PM

my car was built 8-9-06 and last week Ford cuatomer service told me it was released, whatever that means. Yesterday I called Ford customer service and told them my dealer was a dunce. They looked up my vin# and said the car was in transit. Now either your dealers are also dunces, like mine, or customer service is tired of us calling them.

Probably a little from column A and a little from column B. :D

rpretzel

08-31-2006, 04:19 PM

I've seen quite a few "Quality Hold" stories recently on several different boards. So far, no one can say why...just that ALL Shelbys are on hold. I have no idea if there is any truth to it, but a lot of people are being told this by Ford Customer Service, their dealers and regional reps.

Hey 07. You seem suspiciously quiet on this subject. Do you know anything we don't? Or have you been given a gag order? :D I expected to get a snappy "It's a bunch of BS" comment from you by now. :D

ShelbyTom

08-31-2006, 06:10 PM

Now thats funny right there!

07 SHELBY

08-31-2006, 06:50 PM

Hey 07. You seem suspiciously quiet on this subject. Do you know anything we don't? Or have you been given a gag order? :D I expected to get a snappy "It's a bunch of BS" comment from you by now. :D

Sorry Mr. Prez.,which part are you talking about.

WSANVAL

08-31-2006, 06:56 PM

07 SHELBY

08-31-2006, 07:23 PM

My car has arrived at the dealer here in CA after a long
train ride and the dealer has sent me pictures
of the car it looks great,
I have to wait till sunday to get the car which is
a 300 mile drive for me.

I do not know if I should post the pictures

Ok Wes I will bite,why not?It doesn't have the Shaker 1000 or it doesn't have a clutch?You don't like us any more?Alright call the dealer and tell him/her you don't want great pictures you want bad pictures and post them!Sorry just kidden,whats up?:eek:

WSANVAL

08-31-2006, 07:59 PM

I think I have here is a picture

07 SHELBY

08-31-2006, 08:30 PM

I think I have here is a picture

Where in your wallet?Pull it out.I wanna see it!

WSANVAL

09-01-2006, 06:53 AM

Here is a picture I hope this works

07 SHELBY

09-01-2006, 07:15 AM

Beautiful Shelby.You did good.I like your taste in colors.I bet you will enjoy it very much.Glad you finally got it.

WSANVAL

09-01-2006, 07:19 AM

Beautiful Shelby.You did good.I like your taste in colors.I bet you will enjoy it very much.Glad you finally got it.

Thanks,I will be picking the car up Sunday & 300 mile drive
home I can hardly wait

Kickstand

09-01-2006, 09:17 AM

Thanks,I will be picking the car up Sunday & 300 mile drive
home I can hardly wait

I'm very jealous; Mine is still MIA somewhere

stevej

09-01-2006, 11:45 AM

Shelby ordered on July 17. The order is on material hold. What does that usually mean?

rpretzel

09-01-2006, 11:49 AM

Shelby ordered on July 17. The order is on material hold. What does that usually mean?

Generally, material hold means Ford is not ready to pull your order yet for production. Once they get to your place in line, you should be taken off material hold and they'll assign a VIN and build date.

Welcome to the material hold club! Lots of folks here. We're a great bunch of guys, but a little high strung. :D

rpretzel

09-01-2006, 12:16 PM

I just called Ford Customer Service today. My Last Maintenanced Date was updated to August 30th, but I'm still on material hold. So much for the September 1 rumor.
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

shlbysvt

09-01-2006, 02:46 PM

Just for the hell of it can we change your handle to VNMOUS2.It would be more appropriate.LOL.

I've heard this line before. 07 you are beginning to repeat yourself. I know you are not as old as OLDIMP and myself so What' s UP! Well I guess as Super Moderator you are excused for repetition. OLDIMP I wished 07's car first and low and behold guess what? Mine built per 07 8/30. Boy what a feeling.

shlbysvt

09-01-2006, 02:51 PM

Generally, material hold means Ford is not ready to pull your order yet for production. Once they get to your place in line, you should be taken off material hold and they'll assign a VIN and build date.

Welcome to the material hold club! Lots of folks here. We're a great bunch of guys, but a little high strung. :D

Just a little high strung?

rpretzel

09-01-2006, 02:54 PM

Just a little high strung?

:D OK, a LOT high strung. :D

WHERE'S MY $#%@& SHELBY!!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHGGGGG!!!!

shlbysvt

09-01-2006, 02:58 PM

:D OK, a LOT high strung. :D

WHERE'S MY $#%@& SHELBY!!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHGGGGG!!!!

Hey Prez I feel your emotions! Hang in there and I will wish your Shelby. May the Prez be the next VIN# announced by 07. So be it!

Wirelessscottie

09-02-2006, 06:19 PM

OK, I've been a lurker since I placed my order a few months ago. My BABY is about to be born. My Ford dealer emailed me the VIN late Friday night. Here it is: 1ZVHT88S175248640 He said he would get back to me after the holida with details such as anticipated delivery dates.

I ordered a Torch Red GT500 with all the options AND both stripes delete. I have a customer paint shop here in Chandler that just can't wait to paint ghost flames on the car.

Will send more details as I know them.

Ken

GT500R

09-02-2006, 07:06 PM

Ordered April 24th and still have no VIN

ssss07

09-02-2006, 09:01 PM