Author Topic: Frozen Shelby  (Read 1951 times)

deathsled

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Frozen Shelby
« on: February 09, 2020, 06:09:11 PM »
https://youtu.be/zUsZ2vr-cYI

I saw what I perceived to be an ideal moment today to capture video of my car in the elements accompanied by my latest composition. The video and the music seem to compliment each other. (No Shelbys were harmed in the making of this video.). This is what I hear in my mind when I see a neglected or abandoned car left in the weeds to disintegrate. It not only looks like but also sounds like a broken dream to me.

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Richard E.
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Don Johnston

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2020, 06:17:34 PM »
That is cruel and unusual punishment.  All that is missing is a snowman behind the steering wheel. 8)

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2020, 08:26:14 PM »
Thanks Richard. I enjoyed that.
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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2020, 09:48:38 PM »
Most welcome cj750.  The car was not out long.  Just enough to capture the moment.  The snow was soft and mildly wet.  Half of me did not want to do it but when I looked out the window I assessed the situation and sallied forth.  The snow rolled off the body easily once back safely ensconced in the garage.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2020, 09:50:22 PM »
That is cruel and unusual punishment.  All that is missing is a snowman behind the steering wheel. 8)

...and the two RedRum girls inside the car.

Nice piece, Richard.
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Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2020, 09:29:30 AM »
I’ve found out that in 49 years of ownership, snow or rain won’t melt the car.
Owned since 1971, now driven over 245,000 miles, makes me smile every time I drive it and it makes me feel 21 again.😎

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2020, 09:53:58 AM »
Thank you all for listening.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2020, 10:10:12 AM »

C'est Magnifique!

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2020, 10:12:51 AM »
For all that fear the weather 3M makes a magnificent product called scotch guard. We sprayed it on our cars works marvels on old or new...
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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2020, 12:05:45 PM »
Well it gets wet when you wash it,right???so......

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Re: Frozen Shelby
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2020, 12:31:28 PM »
What blasphemy you speak !

Water on a car ????

Now that's a novel idea...you know that many have their cars dry cleaned...no tiki, no laundry

Well it gets wet when you wash it,right???so......
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I have all UNGOLD cars

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