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Yesterday was pretty monumental day for us at Signature Auto/ Bosscars. We have been trying to rescue a 1966 Shelby GT350H that is still owned by the first owners after the Hertz rental program ended. It has been sitting outside since 1981 and the Ohio weather has taken its toll on this gem. We first heard about it 5 years ago and met with the owner to encourage her to get it out of the mud. We recently had contact again with the family and were able to make a plan. Wanting to be careful not to damage the car further or ever worse, break it in half, careful planning and evaluating the situation ensued over several weeks. With the expertise of Cal's Towing of Columbus, and our staff, we were able to safely extricate it from its home of 40 years. This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family and the hope is to restore it and be able to drive it once again.
Here is the link;
https://www.facebook.com/128587017325834/posts/1348844928633364/?sfnsn=mo
40 years in the dirt? Not good
Back from the brink, hopefully it gets saved.
Actually not dirt, looks like mud...samuel mudd
Quote from: Rickmustang on February 07, 2020, 06:28:35 PM
40 years in the dirt? Not good
Looks like Bret's next acquisition. ;D
Glad it escaped.Thanks for posting.
Very nice that it was rescued, but someone sure has a huge and $$$ job ahead of them.
Looks it has a head start on the "Ashes to Ashes, and Iron to Dust" situation.
dr evil says.....
Quote from: Side-Oilers on February 07, 2020, 09:30:19 PM
Very nice that it was rescued, but someone sure has a huge and $$$ job ahead of them.
Looks it has a head start on the "Ashes to Ashes, and Iron to Dust" situation.
Glad you enjoy them
Quote from: 557 on February 07, 2020, 09:29:25 PM
Glad it escaped.Thanks for posting.
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family" Oh, really? Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 08, 2020, 08:03:51 AM
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family" Oh, really? Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!
glad it was rescued... but the cynic in me ??? wonders why the fond memories didn't lead them to try to preserve it vs letting it sink into the mud?
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 08, 2020, 08:03:51 AM
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family" Oh, really? Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!
LOL! So true!
I love romanticized stories as much as the next guy. 😉
Probably was just a old car and wasn't worth it to them to fix up But I'm sure people kept inquiring about buying it now they know shelbys have value and might wanna cash in on that but once reality hits on the cost to restore it well have to see what direction they go from the sounds of it the car is pretty much gone if there worried about it breaking in two when moving it probably should be parted out
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on February 08, 2020, 09:45:17 AM
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 08, 2020, 08:03:51 AM
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family" Oh, really? Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!
LOL! So true!
I love romanticized stories as much as the next guy. 😉
Agreed!
Would make kind of a cool garage ornament as is "until the market catches up".... ;D
Quote from: 557 on February 08, 2020, 10:12:47 PM
Would make kind of a cool garage ornament as is "until the market catches up".... ;D
I would wager the increasing costs for restoration will always stay ahead of any market value increases.
Give it a few decades!!!(I am an optimist :)
Duct Tape does wonders!
Section of galvanized pipe under the rockers,a little starter fluid,a fresh battery="driver quality".......
Quote from: 557 on February 09, 2020, 02:58:41 AM
Section of galvanized pipe under the rockers,a little starter fluid,a fresh battery="driver quality".......
Sounds like a Pookie sales line.. ;D ;D
I'd hate to see how this (somehow) becomes perfect condition someday.
Quote from: 557 on February 09, 2020, 02:58:41 AM
Section of galvanized pipe under the rockers,a little starter fluid,a fresh battery="driver quality".......
:o ??? ::)
Thanks for the laugh ;D
^^
+1
Boss, I think we is in trouble :-\ :-\ :-\
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 08, 2020, 08:03:51 AM
"This car holds a lot of fond memories for the family" Oh, really? Makes you wonder how they treat their old folks and pets!
Video is up on the youtube.
https://youtu.be/lQtSWiSBt_M (https://youtu.be/lQtSWiSBt_M)
Shot of the VIN. 6S1582?
Nice n crispy data plate. But hey it's original I presume so who cares.
FUBAR !
Spare parts kept inside...original car...kept outside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQtSWiSBt_M&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0mSIsxIMldXNKDH0HFR9teyOBKWs_R3xnRQodpwMx-3HCkBClaIHRx2e4
Copy and paste...a youtube video of the rescue of this car.
Quote from: deathsled on February 19, 2020, 11:57:34 PM
Spare parts kept inside...original car...kept outside.
I literally just laughed out loud!!! NICE!!
Gee it's certainly bad, anyone know where it's at? How far into resto?
Cheers
Quote from: Shelby_r_b on February 20, 2020, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: deathsled on February 19, 2020, 11:57:34 PM
Spare parts kept inside...original car...kept outside.
I literally just laughed out loud!!! NICE!!
It's true though, which astounds me. Go to minute 7:04 of the video. For added commentary the guy says the dad was "smart" to collect those parts.
Thanks. Added another original issue license plate number for Data base!!! Two Hertz delivered to Akron, OH. The second was 6S1012, which may have carried a plate with a very close number.
Also added another car to list that does not have shock tower "beehive" washers....
This is the car that was on Craigslist for a brief period of time maybe year ago.
Remarkable how well the plexi held up. Better sit down for that repair estimate to get it back to a driver status. To get this car to a level to pass under Bob and Jeffs scrutiny... well now that would be a astronomical number.
Quote from: s2ms on February 20, 2020, 01:54:29 PM
Also added another car to list that does not have shock tower "beehive" washers....
Did I miss the engine compartment pictures being posted?
Quote from: Sfm6sxxx on February 20, 2020, 02:37:12 PM
This is the car that was on Craigslist for a brief period of time maybe year ago.
Did anyone snap an image of the ad or the description? What did they want for the car?
Thanks
Cory
There is a video of Rick removing the car on YouTube.. Family is going to keep and have Rick Parker restore the car. It's in pretty rough shape. The Dad was smart enough to accumulate some NOS body panels and parts before his passing. He was a school teacher.
Quote from: 6s1640 on February 20, 2020, 03:15:37 PM
Quote from: Sfm6sxxx on February 20, 2020, 02:37:12 PM
This is the car that was on Craigslist for a brief period of time maybe year ago.
Did anyone snap an image of the ad or the description? What did they want for the car?
Thanks
Cory
Cory,
Previous discussion here: http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4874.15 (http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4874.15)
The current registry says $50,000 was the asking price on craigslist.
Brian
Quote from: J_Speegle on February 20, 2020, 03:15:16 PM
Quote from: s2ms on February 20, 2020, 01:54:29 PM
Also added another car to list that does not have shock tower "beehive" washers....
Did I miss the engine compartment pictures being posted?
Jeff, YouTube link in reply #25...
Pass,....RUST....Ugly
On the video, the son says that his brother is going to have the car restored. Sure hope he has very deep pockets. Does anyone see how this can make financial sense to anyone except the folks doing the restoration?
Quote from: s2ms on February 20, 2020, 05:20:43 PM
Jeff, YouTube link in reply #25...
Thanks - things can get lost or over looked in longer threads
The previous thread mentions a 'folded firewall' surely that's gotta be a tough thing to fix, wow
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 20, 2020, 05:43:40 PM
On the video, the son says that his brother is going to have the car restored. Sure hope he has very deep pockets. Does anyone see how this can make financial sense to anyone except the folks doing the restoration?
I expect they are into the car cheap, maybe $2500 back in 1967. They are less likely to get upside down than someone buying the car for $40K and then restoring. They are the best owner to restore and maybe stay close to even in the end, but it will no doubt be expensive. IIRC, the restoration shop quoted near $35K to fix all the metal work. That puts them at $37.5K with a solid body. I think there is room to work.
However, that car scares me to no end. If you chemically dip it, will there be anything left? Blasting it will not cure all the hinder rust, so what do you do there? Maybe blast again after cutting off all the fenders and cowl. Gain access to all the hidden areas and treat. Then dip into a chemical conversion solutions to treat all the rust missed.
Cory
Minus the family connection/nostalgia it is not the "optimal core"to start with IMHO :o
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on February 07, 2020, 05:57:35 PM
Here is the link;
https://www.facebook.com/128587017325834/posts/1348844928633364/?sfnsn=mo
I just watched this and the "restored" car at the end of the video is my car!!!! 6S1431
Mine was a bit worse for wear when I started the restoration, I'll post some "before" pictures so you can see how bad it was
On the video Parker said about $50K to get it workable? I don't think that included any detail work or shooting paint.
Quote from: 69mach351w on February 22, 2020, 08:08:24 AM
On the video Parker said about $50K to get it workable? I don't think that included any detail work or shooting paint.
Sounds optimistic
7 PM CDT... there are now 528000 + views for this video. Really exposes the interest for these cars and particularly this story.
$50k?? I have spent £8-£10k and not changed any metal or paint on a car or changed its appearance in anyway a man in the street would notice. I would say that will swallow $100k without a burp