#02139 finally after 29 years

[68blk500c]

After owning #02139 for 29 years, the restoration was finished in time for our Mid-America debut in Tulsa, last weekend.  Many friends from the past several decades actually saw the car for the first time, and the reception was overwhelming.  We are showing in "thoroughbred" equivalent class.  This first time out we scored GOLD, with very positive feedback! 

Our thanks to the Mid-America staff and judges;  Having previously spent 25 years in Tulsa, we are proud to be able debut there. 

Billups Classic Cars does outstanding work; we are proud to be showing during this the 50th anniversary for the 1968 Shelby.

Don
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Ok, how do I make this photo appear here?!  This is way too difficult!!

[67_1183]

After owning #02139 for 29 years, the restoration was finished in time for our Mid-America debut in Tulsa, last weekend.  Many friends from the past several decades actually saw the car for the first time, and the reception was overwhelming.  We are showing in "thoroughbred" equivalent class.  This first time out we scored GOLD, with very positive feedback! 

Our thanks to the Mid-America staff and judges;  Having previously spent 25 years in Tulsa, we are proud to be able debut there. 

Billups Classic Cars does outstanding work; we are proud to be showing during this the 50th anniversary for the 1968 Shelby.

Don
[img with = 999]http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/352-240618185443.jpeg[/img]

Ok, how do I make this photo appear here?!  This is way too difficult!!

You misspelled width.

[Coralsnake]

An awesome car Don, it was a pleasure to see it up close. Exceptional !

[Bob Gaines]

An awesome car Don, it was a pleasure to see it up close. Exceptional !

+1 . Also great to finally see it in the flesh after all these years. I was beginning to think it was a figment of your imagination  .

[Rickmustang]

Don. Awesome car! Great to see it after all these years of hearing about it. Glad I could supply a few parts for it too. Hopefully you will show it around. Rick

[68blk500c]

So many folks have their fingerprints on this car.  My quest for parts and knowledge has resulted in countless relationships.  My sincere thanks to all.

I will watch my spelling; appreciate your explanation.

[Shelby_r_b]

Fantastic and congrats!

[FL SAAC]

congratulations

[Chris Thauberger]

Congratulations Don. I am very happy for you. The long journey is rewarding in itself and the gold award is the cherry on top.

Was a pleasure to meet your wife in Indy. I hope both of you enjoy the car and all the shows you attend. Looking forward to see it up close.

Well done Don

Chris & Belinda

[557]

That color combo. is AMAZING!!!Congrats!

[Bigfoot]

^^
That

[557]

Also,maybe it's the photo,but,those are the best hubcaps I have ever seen,straight up bitchin!!!

[KR500]

Don
Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing it at SAAC 43.

Rodney

[Special Ed]

congrats DON  (that 68 shelby guy)  i used to call him since i have been seeing him last 30 years or so at all swap meets because he used to wear signs on his back wanting 68 parts     It takes years of looking & collecting to find all the correct original parts for a concours restoration .

[billups67]

Congratulations Don. It's a great car with great original parts. It took an army, and a lot of patients to make it happen. Hope you and Lee enjoy it for years to come.