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Posted by: STL914 Apr 9 2006, 03:10 PM

It's on its way to Pilot Knob, MO and the paint shop of Shelby, aka Flatout.

Shelby and her Dad came up to O'Fallon Saturday morning to trailer my car to her shop. In about 2 months time, my 72 faded Bahia Red 2.2 liter will take on a new appearance; a steel flared, Jaguar Racing Green GT clone.

I'll be posting pictures as often as I can to show the progress of the car, and there's a good chance Shelby will as well. Most of us have seen the superb paint jobs Shelby has done on Hot Rods, Show cars and bikes. Now we'll get to see a 914 getting a dose of her magic.


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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 9 2006, 03:12 PM

Posted by: neo914-6 Apr 9 2006, 03:20 PM

Gary,

I envy your proximity to Shelby. Her SEMA work has propelled her reputation and business.

BTW, no pics of her?

Posted by: bmunday Apr 9 2006, 03:30 PM

From what I have seen of her work, it's going to look amazing!!!
Have her post pics of the process...

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 9 2006, 03:43 PM

QUOTE (STL914 @ Apr 9 2006, 02:10 PM)

Now we'll get to see a 914 getting a dose of her magic.

Lucky Teener.

Posted by: messix Apr 9 2006, 03:58 PM

lucky dog.

Posted by: SpecialK Apr 9 2006, 07:19 PM

She does do some very nice work!! Congrats Gary!

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 9 2006, 07:27 PM

excellent color choise. i look forward to this one.

k

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Apr 9 2006, 07:43 PM

Are we talking about the painter who graces the April calendar?

Posted by: STL914 Apr 9 2006, 08:30 PM

QUOTE (Porsche Rescue @ Apr 9 2006, 05:43 PM)

Are we talking about the painter who graces the April calendar?

The one and the same.

Shelby and her dad are two of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.

Posted by: xitspd Apr 9 2006, 08:46 PM

You are with the right party! Congrates!

Dan

Posted by: 72914S Apr 9 2006, 08:59 PM

I will be watching for any and all pictures.

Posted by: flatout Apr 10 2006, 06:40 AM

Thanks for all of the nice comments!!!Very nice car to start out with. I will keep you posted with pics.

Posted by: STL914 Apr 10 2006, 06:53 AM

Is it done yet? Is it done yet? Is it done yet?

Shelby, I forgot to give you the F/G rear valance for the car,
left it at my place when I brought the other parts to my son's condo. I'll bring it down in a couple of weeks.

Thanks again for offering to pick up the car.

Posted by: STL914 May 10 2006, 10:41 AM

Here's a little tease for you all


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Posted by: STL914 May 10 2006, 10:48 AM

Passenger side with one of the flares I bought from Brad Mayeur for a price
I couldn't refuse.


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Posted by: Aaron Cox May 10 2006, 10:57 AM

MO PICS

Posted by: trekkor May 10 2006, 11:09 AM

This will be a tasty build

KT

Posted by: STL914 May 10 2006, 11:17 AM

one more.


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Posted by: STL914 May 17 2006, 11:08 AM

I meant to add this last photo just before the site went down. Here's Shelby welding passenger side front flare.




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Posted by: boboli914@att.net May 17 2006, 11:35 AM

This is gonna be sweet! Shelby, do you really need to weld in all those heavy cloths?

Posted by: messix May 17 2006, 09:20 PM

now this just sucks. shelby has just raised the bar that i will judge all women by. i'm going to be single forever, shelby has ruined me!

Posted by: Thack May 17 2006, 09:33 PM

Damn that's hot, a girl that can restore your 914 with a welder.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue May 17 2006, 09:57 PM

The most incredible part of the story is the "Miss April" picture on the Club calendar. Can someone scan and post for those unfortunate members who did not buy a calendar?

Posted by: McMark May 18 2006, 01:39 AM

How can she weld with all that hair in the way!!

If you don't get it, click the Card button below my picture.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue May 18 2006, 08:20 AM

Welding or washing, I can't decide.....................


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Posted by: drgchapman May 18 2006, 08:33 AM

Washing,......Definitely, Washing

Posted by: Steve Thacker May 18 2006, 10:50 AM

Makes me harder than the times of 29'
The back of that fine piece of female machinery looks as tight as a military bunk.
I would love to try and pop a quarter off it

the car is coming along nicely also......

Posted by: flatout May 18 2006, 01:05 PM

Well,it would definitely not be good for me to weld with less clothes on! I don't think I would enjoy the welding burns where they might occur! I did catch my hair on fire once welding under a car.Had to get a new hair style until it grew b ack out.

Posted by: SirAndy May 18 2006, 02:03 PM

you're such a girl ...


nice work there shelby!
Andy

Posted by: STL914 May 19 2006, 03:42 PM

Shelby sent me a few more pictures today of the progress she's making on my car. Here's the first:




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Posted by: messix May 19 2006, 05:25 PM

it's just terriable how us men have objectified shelby.... she is much much more than just another...






























automotive painter.


thank you shelby for being such a good sport.

even though you have ruined my expectations of what my "prefect" woman should be! no one can touch you!

Posted by: Thack May 19 2006, 07:31 PM

That would be heaven to have a girl that could flare and paint my car. I would probbly buy you a house and a huge garage.

Posted by: flatout May 19 2006, 09:07 PM

Wow!You guys are sooo nice to me! Thanks!!!!!

It's fun to work on a great car that is nice to start with. It'll be cool when it's done.

Posted by: Thack May 19 2006, 09:29 PM

Shelby,
Do you have any pics of your finished work? even if they are not 914s.

Posted by: SpecialK May 20 2006, 12:27 AM

I saw a 911 Targa that she did (completely including interior) for her friend Randal.......EXCELLENT!!

Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 20 2006, 01:17 AM

The Goddess of fire

Posted by: flatout May 20 2006, 09:06 AM

Yes, Thack , I have posted picks of street rods, harleys and late model cars that I have painted. I have no idea how to find them on this site. I imagine Gary will keep posting pics. Kevin, thanks for the kind words on Randy's 911

Posted by: STL914 May 21 2006, 08:20 AM

Shelby working on the driver's side rear flare. You can see the blue painted
flared rocker fit to the car for proper alignment of the flare.


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Posted by: tod914 May 21 2006, 09:41 AM

Nice Avatar Special K, no wonder Dick Cheney missed his mark!




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Posted by: STL914 Jun 17 2006, 07:11 PM

My son Trent and I drove down to Shelby's shop to take her some parts for my car and check out her progress. Flares are installed and the body work has begun.
Here's a couple of pictures I took today:




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Posted by: STL914 Jan 7 2007, 04:00 PM

Latest pic of my car at Shelby's taken late last year. Flares are on and the car is in primer.


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Posted by: faux916 Jan 7 2007, 04:35 PM

It's looking good Gary. I can't wait to see it with paint.

Posted by: seanery Jan 7 2007, 09:06 PM

Me too, between you and Garold, I may need to send her Whitey!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jan 7 2007, 09:15 PM

You didn't happen to see a little orange 914 waiting its turn did ya? Your car is looking good. I can't wait to see the finish product, both yours and mine.

Hi Shelby

Posted by: Rand Jan 7 2007, 09:23 PM

Wow. Time lapse. I would love to hear the current status on this project. Shelby / aka Flatout, rocks, we know that much.

But, Gary? Any updates? Shelby? You still online????

Posted by: flatout Jan 8 2007, 08:15 AM

Both are coming along fine and will be done in april. I will try and get some pic's of Garolds next week. You have seen Garys, his is about ready for color.I am on my last guide coat now. I hope. Thanks Shelby

Posted by: STL914 Aug 3 2007, 11:56 AM

It's taken a bit longer than Shelby and I had planned, bit it is coming along nicely.
She's all ready for the color coat to be applied. I've added some updated pictures to my blog:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?automodule=blog&blogid=246&

Posted by: tdgray Aug 3 2007, 12:46 PM

Lookin Good Gary!

Shelby does some great work

Posted by: Thack Nov 14 2007, 04:57 PM

Did you guys run out of paint? I want to see the end result.