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

[Sivi70980]

Not sure if I mentioned it or not, but I met up with a photographer while at Mustang Week for a photo......

And now this lol.

 

[Bikeman315]

And now this lol.

I prefer my picture!!

 

[Sivi70980]

I prefer my picture!!

Such a beautiful car! I normally have a slideshow going of mostly my car for the work laptop here but I just can't get enough of this car lol.

 

[Jmeo]

And now this lol.

I prefer my picture!!

Such a beautiful car! I normally have a slideshow going of mostly my car for the work laptop here but I just can't get enough of this car lol.

 

[Jmeo]

 

[Sivi70980]

Another one added to the slide hahah! When's the "Jmeo presents" calendar coming out?

 

[Bikeman315]

I believe you took these at the old Freestyle Music/Hard Rock Park. Interesting place.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freestyle_Music_Park

 

[Jmeo]

I believe you took these at the old Freestyle Music/Hard Rock Park. Interesting place.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freestyle_Music_Park

Yup, in the parking lot on the mall side. We wanted to get inside the property, but it was all closed off.

Video is eerie and interesting, thanks for sharing.

 

[kilobravo]

WD: I remember your original post regarding the strap project and thanks for the reminder. Those would definitely make the job easier, thanks for the repost.

 

[Jmeo]

 

[Idaho2018GTPremium]

Another option to help it on its way :

WD

I would never close my trunk with those - I'd be worried in a fluke that my finger would accidentally get caught up in the loop and smashed by the closing trunk deck. I use the top of the trunk deck under the wing with one or two fingers on my ZL1 where a finger print will never be noticed. I'd much rather have a finger print/smudge than smashed fingers/hand.

That's the same reason I never use the hook/latch point on a hood to close a hood. I use the leading edge with the palm of my hand to minimize smudges, and no finger prints on top of the hood, but no chance of fingers getting smashed by the hood.

 

[kilobravo]

Guess it boils down to hand/eye coordination. <smile>

Personally, I want them thanks to the stiffness of even one Steeda shock. It's a PITA for me JUST to get the darn lid DOWN from the open position. Once down, I can either be QUICK and "sling" it closed or, just use one hand to press on the trailing edge of the deck to lock it once I get it horizontal. But, after reading Idaho's post, it's nearly a certainty that I will smash some fingers if/when I make the mod. <laughing>

 

[Jmeo]

I would never close my trunk with those - I'd be worried in a fluke that my finger would accidentally get caught up in the loop and smashed by the closing trunk deck. I use the top of the trunk deck under the wing with one or two fingers on my ZL1 where a finger print will never be noticed. I'd much rather have a finger print/smudge than smashed fingers/hand.

That's the same reason I never use the hook/latch point on a hood to close a hood. I use the leading edge with the palm of my hand to minimize smudges, and no finger prints on top of the hood, but no chance of fingers getting smashed by the hood.

Guess it boils down to hand/eye coordination. <smile>

Personally, I want them thanks to the stiffness of even one Steeda shock. It's a PITA for me JUST to get the darn lid DOWN from the open position. Once down, I can either be QUICK and "sling" it closed or, just use one hand to press on the trailing edge of the deck to lock it once I get it horizontal. But, after reading Idaho's post, it's nearly a certainty that I will smash some fingers if/when I make the mod. <laughing>

The loops are a great addition. I used to have one that a vendor once sold (can’t remember who) on only one side, and I would just use it to get the trunk down to a mostly closed position, then I switch my hand to the top (painted) portion of the trunk lid to finish closing it. I will definitely make another strap (or loop). Thanks WD

 

[Idaho2018GTPremium]

Guess it boils down to hand/eye coordination. <smile>

Personally, I want them thanks to the stiffness of even one Steeda shock. It's a PITA for me JUST to get the darn lid DOWN from the open position. Once down, I can either be QUICK and "sling" it closed or, just use one hand to press on the trailing edge of the deck to lock it once I get it horizontal. But, after reading Idaho's post, it's nearly a certainty that I will smash some fingers if/when I make the mod. <laughing>

Ha, hopefully not! I could probably do it 1,000 times without incident. But all it takes is once...

 

[Jmeo]

This is one of the closeup pictures from the photo shoot. The rain came down pretty good after this was taken.