How did u measure the roof and rear lid?

I used a cloth tape (the kind used for sewing - avoids scratches on the finish) to measure from each side. Then I placed a piece of blue masking tape with the edge at exact center. Measure several times to confirm you are dead on. Then I used 1 1/2" blue masking tape and placed it with the center of the tape in the exact center of the car. Measure again. While this may be a pain to get exact, it'll show. Take your time and get it right before you move on. One small piece of tape on each end is enough. At this point you are ready to float the stripes on, leaving them 1/4" from the tape. As a final check, use your eye before the stripes set to ensure that they look good.

I also cut myself a piece of tape and folded it back on itself lengthwise. I then cut it so it was exactly 2" wide. This was a handy little "tool" to verify the stirpe separation while I was installing...

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Thanks for the many nice comments - it is appreciated! :nice:

I am having a blast with this car - more fun than I could have imagined!

beautiful car!

Hey Hawk,

Jeff was telling me about your car, looks awesome man. You really did a great job, especially since you did it all yourself. I am debating over the top stripes again on mine but I worry about metallic vinyl fading too quickly and painting is extremely expensive to have it done right (not to mention my body shops know how picky I am and don't like messing with my paint:jester: )

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I was right. :nice:

Very cool, I bet that car turns as many heads as the real GT-H does. :nice:

Tom,

I would have preferred to have the stripes painted too, but it wasn't in my budget. I don't know how these stripes will look in a couple of years, but I figure if they look bad, I can just replace them. Yeah, the installation is a pain in the <:filters: >, but the cost is really very reasonable.

By the way, I put them on myself because I am a picky SOB too. This way, I wouldn't complain about the cost and the idiot who put the stripes on!

No, I plan on leaving the grille stock, although I like the idea of the V6 lights with projector beams! I think the V6 fog lights look really cool.

Looks great! I love the black and gold combo! Congrats!

Looks tight!!

+1:nice:

Wow. Nobody mentioned the seats! Classic Soft Trim?

Ur car looks AMAZING man!!! I usually dont like rocker stripes lol i dont know why but they look great on ur stang!! Congratulations and enjoy!!!:banana: :banana:

Awesome! Now add some FRPP M-5230-GTA axle-backs to complete the Shelby GT-H look..... you want identical sound at the GTAs + FRPP X-pipe.....

4" tips vs. stockers would look and sound nice........trust me..

Would adding the X pipe make a difference? I've already got the GTAs. (:nice: )

thats what im going for also, cant right the right stripes though. the bsm ones are the wrong size and color :( so i might just get silver. but you should definately get the upper and lower billet grille from shelby. the lower grille has fog lights. also some hood pins would really do the trick. here is minehttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...k/IMGA2252.jpghttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...k/100_1010.jpg

Nothing against the Shelby grille, but I kinda like the OP's use of the stock GT grille.

that car is awesome! you did a great job. the gta's w/ the tips would certainly round out the car.

Hey Stan old buddy, whats going on. Those seats are stock from Ford. Part of the California Special Package. :nice: