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Carroll Shelby dies

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Doc Squat, May 11, 2012.

  1. Doc Squat
    Joined: Apr 17, 2008
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    Doc Squat
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    from tulsa, ok

    Carrol Shelby dies in Dallas at the age of 89. What a legend he was. He wasn't a hot rodder per sey but he knew how to make hot cars. R. I.P.
    keep speeding!!!
     
  2. He was truely a pioneer in the automotive industry, Doc. Traditional hot rodder? No, but a legend none the less! Rest in peace...
     
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  3. DoubleJ52
    Joined: Jul 15, 2007
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    DoubleJ52
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    from Belton, MO

    Sorry to hear this...RIP
     
  4. R.I.P He will be missed
     

  5. Rudebaker
    Joined: Sep 14, 2007
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    Rudebaker
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    from Illinois

    The end of an era. RIP.
     
  6. slickhale
    Joined: Dec 19, 2010
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    slickhale
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    from Phoenix

    Look at a cobra and tell me that guy wasnt a hot rodder. He was a true legend and will never be forgotten.
     
  7. tfeverfred
    Joined: Nov 11, 2006
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    If dropping a bigger engine into a smaller and lighter body isn't hot rodding, what is?
     
  8. UNCLECHET
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    He was a hot rodder in my book. What a legacy! RIP Mr. Shelby, you've earned it.
     
  9. baby loves chrome
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    baby loves chrome
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    He will always be special to all of us.
    R.I.P.
    Thanks for all you did for us and hot rodding!!!!!
    You will be missed!
     
  10. jimvette59
    Joined: Apr 28, 2008
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    jimvette59
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    R.I.P. ( A car person )
     
  11. snelson57
    Joined: Jun 3, 2008
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    Wow...RIP Carroll
     
  12. redlinetoys
    Joined: May 18, 2004
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    redlinetoys
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    from Midwest

    Sad to hear. He was a great guy right to the end. I dig my Hot Rod as well as my Shelby!
     

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  13. Longest surviving heart transplant patient in history, medical miracle in many ways that paved the path for others in ways other than automotive, God Speed
     
  14. aircoup
    Joined: Aug 13, 2009
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    aircoup

    another original leaves us,,,,,,,
     
  15. RIP Carroll thank you for everything you have done for the hobby..

    Frenchy
     
  16. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Prayers going out to his family and friends. Thanks for all the automotive memories, Rest in Peace. Bob
     
  17. noclubjoe
    Joined: Aug 24, 2005
    Posts: 639

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    R.I.P. Mr. Shelby
     
  18. RIP . He was truly a living legend. A man among men. We will miss you.
     
  19. no mold ever held him....yea, he was the ULTIMATE hot rodder. Prayers to his family and his many many friends. God Speed, Carroll.
     
  20. Turned on Pass Time only to see a program about THE MAN
    What a life, what an impact on our lives
     
  21. Black_Sheep
    Joined: May 22, 2010
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    The man left behind one hell of a legacy! Godspeed Mr. Shelby...
     
  22. God speed Mr Shelby, rest in peace.
     
  23. JOHNPO
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    One off my heroes...Rest in peace my friend...
     
  24. Lobucrod
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Lobucrod
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    from Texas

    Carrol was a true Hotrodder and a legend in motor sports. He will be missed. I thought it was cool that in the old days he used to race in the same striped overalls that he wore on his chicken farm. He was an inovator in many areas. Beating Europes best on their own turf then building the finest race cars of the day. I'm not a Ford man but he won my respect in many ways.
     
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    ago
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    from pgh. pa.

    RIP. Lived a long full life, 2 heart transplants. Anybody that lives to 89 and accomplished what he did will be remembered.


    Ago
     
  26. Gods car just got a whole lot faster. Rest in paradise good sir.
     
  27. slammed
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    slammed
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    The man was Americana in the flesh.
     
  28. shtterbug8
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    shtterbug8
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    srry to hear it...r.i.p.
     
  29. Deucedreamer
    Joined: Jan 11, 2010
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    Deucedreamer
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    from BC Canada

    Truly another legend is lost forever. I hope the car that wears his name will still continue on. RIP Shelby
     
  30. flathead okie
    Joined: May 22, 2005
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    flathead okie
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    R.I.P.....the legend lives on, never to be forgotten.
     

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