Jmeo's 2020 Shelby American GT500 SE Wide Body Build (+ "Phase 2")

[fishpick]

I’m with @Houston Kid - this wide body is perfect!

looks great and congrats on the wait finally being over!!!

enjoy!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

can't now that stripes are down.

That was a major focus when I had my stripes painted. The hood and bumper cover are the only two pieces where stripes meet.

 

[Peter86]

Yes, too bad. Because this really looks like car was crashed and poorly assembled back together. Like they didn't even bother to adjust the hood right. Like they threw it up and screw it on and that's it ... I'm sure it can be adjusted so it would have equal or at least close to equal gaps round&around and it wouldn't stick out like that.

Left side looks perfect, on the right side where rear flank meets door just isn't right on pictures. Gap goes from narrow to wide and back to narrow, longitudinal lines from side bulges are not aligned ... I don't know about Jaime, but I know for my self that I wouldn't be happy with such work and would demand a fix. It's not a cheap upgrade and not a good reference for Shelby.

 

[shogun32]

I'm sure it can be adjusted so it would have equal or at least close to equal gaps round&around and it wouldn't stick out like that

problem is that's an unsupported section of the hood and you're seeing 'sag'/shrinkage in the rather flexible material. The hood+fender shape is complex and if the mold/layup's contours doesn't compensate enough you get those effects. Some hard-foam could be contoured to support the shape from the underside to get the curvature right and thereby the gap would equalize.

 

[Bulldogs22]

Yes, too bad. Because this really looks like car was crashed and poorly assembled back together. Like they didn't even bother to adjust the hood right. Like they threw it up and screw it on and that's it ... I'm sure it can be adjusted so it would have equal or at least close to equal gaps round&around and it wouldn't stick out like that.

Left side looks perfect, on the right side where rear flank meets door just isn't right on pictures. Gap goes from narrow to wide and back to narrow, longitudinal lines from side bulges are not aligned ... I don't know about Jaime, but I know for my self that I wouldn't be happy with such work and would demand a fix. It's not a cheap upgrade and not a good reference for Shelby.

Would everyone leave this man and his car alone. The fitment is better than 95% of mustangs out there which is all that matters... no matter how much you want Bugatti fitment on an American Mustang you aren't going to get it. I suggest getting off the forum and letting the man enjoy his beautiful car and go drive around your 530i BMW douche bag machine.

 

[16Kobra]

Well guys, my head is spinning from so much, all at once directly from the airport, after a 2.5 hour delay. Ended up jibber jabbing with Chris and Matt as they were all leaving for the day. I go back at 0830 tomorrow for a close up final inspection (with Benjamine), final delivery paperwork, test drive…….

For now, here is what I grabbed real quick for photos with my phone. Wife and I are exhausted and just made reservations at 930 at Javier‘s (thanks @Mayberry, I owe you!) and we are gonna go see the strip until then. Piece out for now.

I think I love your wheels the most...wonder if I can get them from Shelby?

 

[shogun32]

The fitment is better than 95% of mustangs out there which is all that matters..

well, OP is paying $$$$ so helping him spot and have the shop fix (if it can be) fitment issues is intended for him to have an even more "perfect" car. And if BMW/Porsche/Audi can do it for a tiny fraction of Bugatti money, Shelby should see if they can improve on the wart that is Ford sheet metal. Maybe this is as best as it can be made given the underpinnings and will just have to be chalked up to "it's a Ford, what can you do..."

Lovely car nonetheless. And BIG thumbs up on the silver wheels.

 

[Strokerswild]

Hotness.

 

[kilobravo]

I'll bet Jaime isn't even SEEING "the strip" with his better half because his brain is lit up in neon with...

THE CAR! <smiling>

It's just GOTTA be ultra exciting and I for one am most envious, Jaime.

HAVE FUN and "hey" to Sarah.

 

[Flat Plane Drifter]

Jaime…congrats!

Thanks for taking the time to post all those pics and the vid as well.

 

[fishpick]

This is starting to feel like the Corvette forum where guys would not take delivery because a body panel was off by 1/16" or a single stitch in the interior was double stitched.

I think this thing is crazy nice - and I'd be off the hook excited - it's a freaking awesome sauce car... it's gonna get driven on imperfect roads, have things fly up an hit it, hopefully go real fast around courses and live the life it was intended to live... with all it's perfect imperfections!

Congrats @Jmeo - love the end result! Now just don't do a t/c off launch leaving Shelby and become a meme...

 

[Saratoga87]

I think the car looks fantastic. The rear quarter glass is a really really nice touch.
I wouldn't pick the car apart by going solely on pics. It may need a tweak here or there but it's a very impressive build.

 

[Evolvd]

Seriously, you can be helpful and point out what appear to be flaws once. Afterwards it is no longer your problem and continuing just makes it seem like you’re begging for attention.

 

[Sivi70980]

 

[Strokerswild]

Honestly, this is one of those cars where you walk out into your garage and giggle, "holy shit, this thing is awesome!"