05Stang_WI Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Being a student of stripe geometry myself (painted stripes) and having a friend ask me a question I couldn’t answer (I hate that ) and further having searched first a bit for the answer here and elsewhere I'm left without the answers…. Does anyone know the size of the GT500 vinyl stripes? What is the width between (1.5”?) and do they taper front to back? If so, how much? Any of you lucky new owners have a hood that is cool enough to measure for us ? Any info appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm pretty sure they taper. Don't have mine quite yet, but I'll bet someone will accomodate you. I don't suppose the parts book would have the dimensions? I don't really think so, but it was just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 You probably need the dimensions off each panel. I understand they taper to the top to give the illusion of being the same width (front to top and back to top), if that makes sense. ThEY SURE DO. Don`t have di though . I`am sure you could get it from FORD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTony Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 You probably need the dimensions off each panel. I understand they taper to the top to give the illusion of being the same width (front to top and back to top), if that makes sense. yes but the question is ... when Ford painted the stripes on the GT, did they taper them for effect of looking even? From the pics I've see so far, it is pretty obvious (sadly) that the stripes are tapered and really do not look all that professional. I for one, know that I'll be stuggling to decide what to do - to have then pulled off and 'done right' (painted on) or just left as they are. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I am feverishly trying to secure the dimensional layout information of the stripes as I write this. I just dropped my 500 off at the custom painter this morning, so I need to get the layout dimensions quickly. I tried the dealers (HA!), but no help. I'm now trying Ford Technicial support to see if they have any information on the stripes. After that, the only other thing that I can think to do is go take pictures and measurments off of a hardtop 500. I'll let everyone know if I am sucessful getting the data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05Stang_WI Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Found this info on TMS OK......here is the word on the Shelby GT500 stripes.I called Ford SVT today and this is what I learned. All GT500 stripes are vinyl. The stripes taper from 9.25" front to 10.75" rear. The gap is 1.25". Hope this helps others! GT500 Stripe info (link to post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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