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Title: New to the club! #2859
Post by: dabigpud on June 11, 2018, 09:10:10 PM
Good evening Gents,

Thought I would drop a line and say hello. I wanted to take a minute and gush about my new dream car. Finally got a chance to pull the trigger on a '67 Nightmist Blue GT500. I'm generally tech saavy but I'm oddly finding difficulty uploading my photos directly to this post.

I'll include a Google Drive link to the car here instead...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-CaeGsDSNOHfYOVLE47VylP8GUiDBlOY

I was urged by fellow SAAC member Kasey (Luck3177) to say hello! I look forward to being a regular on here.

Ryan
Orange County, CA


Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: FL SAAC on June 11, 2018, 09:13:45 PM
Welcome aboard Ryan
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: FL SAAC on June 11, 2018, 09:15:38 PM
Ryan

just took a quick look at your Shelby its beautiful. Take care
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: dabigpud on June 11, 2018, 09:16:45 PM
Thank you Tony!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: SBCARGUY on June 11, 2018, 09:19:50 PM
Ryan,


Looks like a great car.

Enjoy!

Josh
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Sixx7shelby on June 11, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
Welcome and Congratulations !!!!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: 2112 on June 11, 2018, 10:46:13 PM
Beautiful car! Congratulations.

Did you find it locally?
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Side-Oilers on June 11, 2018, 11:35:09 PM
Looks sharp! Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Richstang on June 11, 2018, 11:41:23 PM
Another clean '67 machine!
8)

Welcome and congrats!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: dabigpud on June 12, 2018, 12:43:06 AM
2112,

No, coming from the East Coast. Still on the truck. Should be here Friday.
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Don Johnston on June 12, 2018, 01:15:09 AM
Hope you can come with it to SAAC-43. 8)
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Bob Gaines on June 12, 2018, 01:31:27 AM
Congrats on the purchase of your dream car. You have come to the right place. There are a lot of helpful like minded people here in case you need help.
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: BGlover67 on June 12, 2018, 03:11:35 AM
Awesome car Ryan!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Shelby_r_b on June 12, 2018, 07:33:43 AM
Congrats and welcome!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: sfm5 on June 12, 2018, 08:22:56 AM
Wow, nice looking car...definitely one of my favorite year/color combo's! Hope it arrives safely & as expected!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: GT350Lad on June 12, 2018, 08:27:03 AM
Awesome mate, welcome
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: kjspeed on June 12, 2018, 09:12:13 AM
Super looking car! Hope you have a blast with it and welcome!
~Kevin
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: 557 on June 12, 2018, 09:18:24 AM
Bitchin car and good to see another 67 come back home to Cali!Bienvenidos,Benvenuti,Welcome!Trent ;D
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: gt350cs on June 12, 2018, 10:24:07 AM
Welcome to the Forums. Great looking car. I love the color, but I guess I am just prejudice about Nightmist. Your car has come a long way home from Milwaukee. Do you know the journey that it has been on? Would be great to hear the story.
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: dabigpud on June 12, 2018, 11:23:34 AM
GT350CS,

I recently obtained info from the Shelby Registry which last had the following info on my car:

2869. GT500. Completed 7/14/67 and shipped 10/11/67 to Northwestern Motor Car Co. (Milwaukee, WI). Factory production order form is marked "Dearborn." Purchased 10/28/67 by orginal owner Phillip Koch (Franklin, WI). He sold it in '69. A defective steering wheel was replaced by Northwestern 11/13/67. Previously owned by Carl Ponath (San Diego, CA) '69-?; Mitch Walker, Alex Alonzo. Also previously owned by Thomas Huddon (Redding, CA). He reported that the car was stored in a barn for four years prior to his purchase. The last known owner wishes to remain anonymous (Franksville, WI) and sold the car in 2002 through a broker. Present owner/whereabouts not known.

Based on the last set of notes, this makes sense. I was told by the dealer that the most previous owner had the vehicle for the last 10-15 years and bought it in Texas and had the car restored. Based on the above info, it appears the car has ironically bounced back and forth between WI and CA, and now it's back en route to CA again; which I'd like to say is clearly it's rightful home now :)

Ryan
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: 557 on June 12, 2018, 11:39:42 AM
Yeah and it'll rust less (if at all)in Cali. As well ;D
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: gt350cs on June 12, 2018, 01:24:01 PM
Ryan,

Thanks for the history. Good to see that she has "come home" to here in California.
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Dalton on June 12, 2018, 01:26:18 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Greg on June 12, 2018, 02:52:56 PM
SWEEET ride, enjoy and welcome to the club!!!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: rbarkley on June 12, 2018, 07:14:21 PM
Beautiful car Ryan!  Welcome to the forum and the Nightmist Blue club.
I hope to have the engine and trans back in #861 soon!
Ron
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: dabigpud on June 12, 2018, 07:15:34 PM
Ron,

Can't wait to see it. Thank you!

AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE ELSE!

Ryan
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on June 12, 2018, 07:34:35 PM
That is one great looking Shelby.  Welcome to the club!

Corey
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: dabigpud on June 12, 2018, 08:56:51 PM
Quote from: Don Johnston on June 12, 2018, 01:15:09 AM
Hope you can come with it to SAAC-43. 8)

Don,

Missed this comment earlier. I would love to come up to Sonoma!

Ryan
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: jswoody on June 13, 2018, 08:50:06 AM
Beautiful car Ryan.  Welcome, and have fun.
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: 427heaven on June 13, 2018, 09:12:05 AM
A real stunner you got there, welcome to the most passionate site for these cars! I have a similar car that was a right coast car that came to the left coast for some fun in the sun. Look up Beauty and the Beast 1967 # 1189 also watch out for some trolls that like to upset the new guys stating your car is built wrong because it has Le Mans stripes and the proverbial caution sticker on fan shroud. Don't worry it is all in good fun and we all get a little thicker skin because of it, We can compare notes because of the similarities of our cars. WE LOVE THE NEW GUYS TO THIS LITTLE CLUB! Jump in don't be bashful ;)
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: shelbydoug on June 13, 2018, 09:35:39 AM
Quote from: 427heaven on June 13, 2018, 09:12:05 AM
A real stunner you got there, welcome to the most passionate site for these cars! I have a similar car that was a right coast car that came to the left coast for some fun in the sun. Look up Beauty and the Beast 1967 # 1189 also watch out for some trolls that like to upset the new guys stating your car is built wrong because it has Le Mans stripes and the proverbial caution sticker on fan shroud. Don't worry it is all in good fun and we all get a little thicker skin because of it, We can compare notes because of the similarities of our cars. WE LOVE THE NEW GUYS TO THIS LITTLE CLUB! Jump in don't be bashful ;)

Hey! I resemble that remark!  >:(
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: gt350cs on June 13, 2018, 10:26:14 AM
Right on!!!!
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: dabigpud on June 13, 2018, 10:33:02 AM
Quote from: 427heaven on June 13, 2018, 09:12:05 AM
A real stunner you got there, welcome to the most passionate site for these cars! I have a similar car that was a right coast car that came to the left coast for some fun in the sun. Look up Beauty and the Beast 1967 # 1189 also watch out for some trolls that like to upset the new guys stating your car is built wrong because it has Le Mans stripes and the proverbial caution sticker on fan shroud. Don't worry it is all in good fun and we all get a little thicker skin because of it, We can compare notes because of the similarities of our cars. WE LOVE THE NEW GUYS TO THIS LITTLE CLUB! Jump in don't be bashful ;)

427heaven

Thank you! Oh don't worry, some of my car's inconsistencies have already been pointed out...Le Mans stripes...,incorrect shift knob etc. Here's what I say...I just got an F'ing Shelby! :)
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: FL SAAC on June 13, 2018, 10:36:14 AM
Plus one !

Quote from: dabigpud on June 13, 2018, 10:33:02 AM
Quote from: 427heaven on June 13, 2018, 09:12:05 AM
A real stunner you got there, welcome to the most passionate site for these cars! I have a similar car that was a right coast car that came to the left coast for some fun in the sun. Look up Beauty and the Beast 1967 # 1189 also watch out for some trolls that like to upset the new guys stating your car is built wrong because it has Le Mans stripes and the proverbial caution sticker on fan shroud. Don't worry it is all in good fun and we all get a little thicker skin because of it, We can compare notes because of the similarities of our cars. WE LOVE THE NEW GUYS TO THIS LITTLE CLUB! Jump in don't be bashful ;)

427heaven

Thank you! Oh don't worry, some of my car's inconsistencies have already been pointed out...Le Mans stripes...,incorrect shift knob etc. Here's what I say...I just got an F'ing Shelby! :)
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: 427heaven on June 13, 2018, 11:00:14 AM
Agreed..... How ever you like em, enjoy em and share em when you can! Kinda like a steak- Some like em rare some like em well done there are NO bad steaks and the enjoyment of such activities.
Title: Re: New to the club! #2859
Post by: Chad on June 13, 2018, 03:54:30 PM
Great car!!!! And welcome