shell Valley rises again - Page 2

thudmaster · #1 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 12:05 AM

I don't have one anymore but I miss the 3 that I had (2 spf and 1 ffr).
Dana, I wish you well. I hope everything turns out great for your company....

john chesnut · #2 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 05:42 AM

Wow! What a thread. I don't know anything about the new owners of Shell Valley but I am going to give them a chance and not start off by thinking that they are not qualified to run the business or worse, are crooks! I have been dealing with Rich, Dana, and Roger of Shell Valley and have been extremely happy with anything that they have done for me. They have my molds and jigs for my Dragon cars and I have ordered a number of them from them. All of the parts that they have made for me have been of great quality. I also have purchased 2 Cobra bodies along with their Cobra specific parts and have been very happy with the prices and quality. The delivery of EVERY part that I have purchased along with the paper work has been on time and as descriped.
If you build a Cobra or other Kit car to make a profit you are missing the point. These are supposed to be fun to build and fun to drive. They are not like "normal" cars. It is your responsibility to make sure that the Kit you buy and build is the right one for your abilities and for the performance level you want.
The fact is that when you buy a new car it losses significant value the second that you drive it off the lot. Alot of body shops don't like to deal with fiberglass because it is something that is out of the realm of their regular work. That doesn't mean that fiberglass bodies are bad, just different. They all require work out of the mold but they can be made to look great.
I trust Dana and I will continue to do business with Shell Valley. In fact, I am ordering parts today to replace a Dragon nose that a customer damaged racing and a new Dragon kit that I just sold. If things don't turn out to be the same as they were I will make a change. As of now I will support the new owners and wish them the best.

John

Bill Bess · #3 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 06:29 AM

WOW!
I've been involved with hot rods for many years and have had lots of interactions with gearheads, all the likes, dislikes and all the competitions.

Main thing.....there's no money in it if your a car owner..it's just feed your love and make her happy, and if it's a Cobra..it's all about fun.

Pedal to the metal, smokin tires, fast turns and all the those jealous folks wishin they were you.

Bill

ROUSHAC · #4 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 02:13 PM

Gee, patrickt and compaq, maybe you two should start building and selling replicas yourselves that are worth more than what it costs to put it all together.

I bet you'd sell a lot.

patrickt · #5 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ROUSHAC

Gee, patrickt and compaq, maybe you two should start building and selling replicas yourselves that are worth more than what it costs to put it all together.

I bet you'd sell a lot.

That's been tried.

danc30 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 02:33 PM

From reading thepost PT put up, sounds like they know how to run a business.

Good luck to em
(Wish I was one of those kids....)

5/14/09
Travis and Deanna Roth have recently purchased Shell Valley Companies, Inc. (which included Midstates Classic Cars & Parts and International Wholesale). The new company will be known as Shell Valley Classic Wheels, Inc. Travis and Deanna are excited about their new enterprise in Platte Center, Nebraska. They both went to high school in Bancroft, Nebraska. After high school Travis attended Wayne State College where he played football for two years and then transferred to Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, where he graduated with an architectural degree. Travis married Deanna Johnson in June 1994. They have three children, Anthony, 13, Trent, 11, and Carissa, 6. Travis and Deanna have owned and managed Ideal Wheels in Bancroft since 1995 and have owned Roth Racing Performance in Norfolk, Nebraska since 2004. They look forward to relocating and to the new business challenge. They are excited about meeting and taking care of existing customers and welcoming new customers to the Shell Valley family. Travis and Deanna are pleased to announce that the majority of the former company’s employees remain with the company.

ROUSHAC · #7 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

That's been tried.

bigmike · #8 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 03:36 PM

This COMPAQ fellow surely belongs on the club cobra site, because I've never seen SO MUCH venom spread before!!

RodKnock · #9 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 04:02 PM

To the best of anyone's knowledge, CSX, ERA, Kirkham, Unique, BDR, FFR appear to be making money, why not Shell Valley?

As for the "cost to build" or "investment" versus the sales price when done, WHO CARES. Have some fun everyone and take your Cobra out this weekend for a ride. Have you hugged your Cobra today?

Dirty Harry · #10 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 06:31 PM

Over the years I've purchased a few minor items from Shell Valley for my old SV replica. In the process, I've gotten to know Dana somewhat. My dealings with Dana and SV have been nothing but positive. I have no evidence to lead me to believe that anything has changed, that way. Once I retire, I'd like to build another cobra replica-this time eliminating all the mistakes I made on the first one. The first place I'd go shopping is SV.

My advice? Give 'em a chance.

patrickt · #11 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Over the years I've purchased a few minor items from Shell Valley for my old SV replica...

My advice? Give 'em a chance.

Hmm, I dunno... could have been lulling you in to a false sense of security in order to take better advantage of you at a later date.

You know, cleverly laid groundwork destined to bear sweeter fruit when you least suspect it....

Got the Bug · #12 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Over the years I've purchased a few minor items from Shell Valley for my old SV replica. In the process, I've gotten to know Dana somewhat. My dealings with Dana and SV have been nothing but positive. I have no evidence to lead me to believe that anything has changed, that way. Once I retire, I'd like to build another cobra replica-this time eliminating all the mistakes I made on the first one. The first place I'd go shopping is SV.

My advice? Give 'em a chance.

Aside from an excuse to dole out some "gratuitous a$$ kicking" (as it was described) from time to time, the original point of the post was that Shell Valley was back in business.

Good luck, god speed, end of story. I don't need to see their business plan, what differentiates them from others, etc. It seems like they've got a fair number of fans and one person that is less enthusiastic. Buyer beware in all situations. They've also got a parts business that some people rely on for spares. Again, no need to over analyze this. If they've got a solid business plan and execute against it (and the economy turns around), they'll live to tell the tale.

patrickt · #13 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 07:00 PM

... a three way merger between KitCarsToGo, Hurricane, and Shell Valley?

rustyBob · #14 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 09:09 PM

I saw Rich Anderson today (former owner of Shell Valley) he appears to be........happy.

RodKnock · #15 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 09:42 PM

Doug (Got The Bug) is a "gratuitous a$$-kicker" from way back.

Great dry cleaning analogy, Patrick, but probably went over most people's heads here on CC.

Compaq may be challenging McD00 for the "best" poster crown. Maybe he rail on about his roof or something.

Group hug now?

patrickt · #16 (**permalink**) 05-16-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

Great dry cleaning analogy, Patrick, but probably went over most people's heads here on CC.

Yes, probably so and I've grown used to it. But I view many of the participants on this forum in the same fashion that I view my secretary; what she lacks for in brains, she makes up for in kindness.

computerworks · #17 (**permalink**) 05-16-2009, 02:28 PM

Patrick...you have become a troll on this thread.

I am asking you to just move on, so we can stop monitoring it.

thanks
ron
ClubCobra Moderator

SF_SN888KE · #18 (**permalink**) 05-17-2009, 08:37 AM

Back to the original thread and Looking at your last comment about SV "calling you to get your car out" that shows that SV has business ethics.

I am sure we all have horror stories about companies going BK. My dyno tuner went BK last year and did not notify me and I lost a 408 short block, clutch, and a bunch of other parts ... not even a "sorry".

Then a local powder coater went BK with my custom fuel tank there! Couldn't wait for the proceedings (and they are 90 miles away) , so had another one made.

I've heard of body shops going BK and taking your tags off the car so they can get some $$$ for the liquidation! Good luck if your dry cleaners goes BK with all of your wife's clothes there ....

Business is business and anyone dripping in $100 at a time to have work done on their car ... well I would put your project on the back burner too - but that's business.

I now own Shell Valley #27 Daytona Coupe and I like the car. Made some changes and upgrades, spoke with Dana a few times and he has been a good source.

As for the new owners of Shell Valley, they have enough resource$ to to buy SV and must know what they are getting into. So Good Luck to the new owners of SV and I would buy from them.

misfit41 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-17-2009, 10:38 AM

I just want to add that I own a still dissasembled older shell valley which seems to be a pretty good car . I have talked to Dana for advice and parts on several occasions over the past few years . He has always been helpful,knowledgeable ,most of all accommodating and very passionate about the product.
From my experience if you have that in any business your most of the way there.
I wish Mr. and Mrs. Dana the best of luck !.
Tk

rustyBob · #20 (**permalink**) 05-17-2009, 11:15 AM

I find it odd that the new owner hasnt made a post yet but Dana has. Is he trying to convince everybody that things are A.O.K. or is he really trying to convince himself? I think only time will tell what is going to happen with Shell Valley and you guys taking shots at each other wont change anything either way.