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05-11-2012 01:28 PM #1
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Another one gone Carroll Shelby
I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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05-11-2012 01:32 PM #2
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Yep, just saw that elsewhere. Tough ol' bird, got a lot more years than it looked like he was originally issued. Made a lot of sweet noise on this earth. RIP Shel....Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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05-11-2012 01:57 PM #3
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The passing of a legend for sure.... what a footprint he leaves behind! When others said, "You can't" , Carroll said "let's do it!"
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05-11-2012 02:06 PM #4
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He definitely got things done, and often when dealt pretty weak hands, or what appeared to be weak hands at the time. From a chicken farm background he did so much more than OK, and he will be remembered for a long, long time.Roger
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05-11-2012 03:30 PM #5
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RIP Carroll!! Been my hero for many years. The man was nothing but racing and Hot Rods, his entire life was devoted to Motorsports! I doubt there will ever be another one like him...Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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05-11-2012 06:56 PM #6
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Not a Ford guy myself, but had loads of respect for what this guy could do and did. Good human also more should emulate his persona. God bless Carroll Shelby a 1000 times !I have two brains, one is lost and the other is out looking for it
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05-11-2012 07:02 PM #7
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The new 2012 Shelby is a thing of wonder! Will miss the old man. Bought raffle tickets last year for a cobra remake out of Fresno/Las Vegas. I had an aluminum skin, 427, and the dash was signed by Shelby! Needless to say I didn't win, but will purchase another next week if the vender shows up at our local car show! Dave, you couldn't have said it better, other than motorsports, he made a mean chili too! Will miss him! RIP Carol" 
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05-11-2012 07:37 PM #8
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RIP Carroll, now THAT was one hell of a ride!Of course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!
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05-11-2012 08:57 PM #9
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Yepper.Our childhood heros are getting older.He sure did leave his mark.
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05-12-2012 06:23 AM #10
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Something most people probably don't know about Carroll Shelby is that he was one of the country's longest-living heart transplant recipients. He received a heart back in 1990.
Then (if that's not enough to impress everybody) in 1996 he received a kidney transplant from his son.
A heck of a man in every respect.
Jim
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