351PONY Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Initially when I started this project I had intended to add the LeMans stripes, but then once I started seeing every car with the stripes I decided not to add them just so I'd be different. Hoever, now that the basic look of the car has been done for almost two years and I'm starting to think about adding the stripes again. So I thougth I'd ask for your feedback to see what your opinions are. The attached pictures are from a photo shoot in June 2006 and are prior to my adding the retro mirrors and suspension package. Of course it should go without saying, please offer your feedback in a courteous manner and don't flame me for building what the factory won't (i.e. a GT-350). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 beautiful car.....I am torn, I would say skip the stripes, but the look from the front seems to be screaming for them. I guess that didnt help much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351PONY Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 beautiful car.....I am torn, I would say skip the stripes, but the look from the front seems to be screaming for them. I guess that didnt help much. Now you know how I feel.. Part of me want to add them because from certain angles they add the proper finishing touch but then I'm torn because I also want the car to stand out from the others. Oh well, we'll wait to see what everyone else thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I like it without the stripes. I think stripes might detract from the look of your hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I like it without the stripes. I think stripes might detract from the look of your hood. I think I agree, but if you go with stripes, consider tungsten. Maybe ghost stripes would be the way to go? CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 No stripes, beautiful the way it is..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'm glad it's not my decision to make. It looks great now but would probably look great with the stripes also. And while I like the car as it is, I think it screams to be lowered. I guess the look of the SGT has grown on me so much that when I see a GT500 or regular GT they look like they should be all wheel drive Just a suggestion. Oh, and the all-wheel-drive thing, no disrespect intended. It really is a good looking ride. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 As a GT350 clone, I think you HAVE to add the stripes, whether it looks good or not!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I like the stripes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351PONY Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm glad it's not my decision to make. It looks great now but would probably look great with the stripes also. And while I like the car as it is, I think it screams to be lowered. I guess the look of the SGT has grown on me so much that when I see a GT500 or regular GT they look like they should be all wheel drive Just a suggestion. Oh, and the all-wheel-drive thing, no disrespect intended. It really is a good looking ride. Jim Oh I couldn't agree with you more. I did in fact lower it about two months after these photos were taken. It amde all the difference in the world not only in looks but also handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 As a GT350 clone, I think you HAVE to add the stripes, whether it looks good or not!!! I agree. If your goal is to build the GT-350 that factory has not, then you HAVE to add the stripes. I think your car looks great as is, but since you are going for the GT 350 look and have the side stripes and badging, the LeMans Stripes are mandatory. I don't blame you for building your own. I really wanted a red GT-500 convertible or a red Shelby GT convertible. Unfortunately, the GT-500 is too expensive for me and the Shelby GT was never built in red. I ended up buying a red GT convertible and adding a lot of the Shelby GT upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I say..................no stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Beautiful Car as is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I say add the Lemans stripes. The idea of Tungsten stripes is a great one. A buddy of mine has a Vista Blue GT500 with Tungsten stripes, and I thinks it's the pettiest combination there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I love the stripes, go for it. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnoggle Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I say add the stripes. It looks great without them, but I think it will hammer home the GT350 theme if they are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I think it looks really good without the stripes, but that the stripes would really complete the look-just my$0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 And the stripes make it go faster, everyone knows that. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351PONY Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 And the stripes make it go faster, everyone knows that. CaptDave Nah...that's only on those rice rockets.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351PONY Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Well now it's getting interesting...we have a 50/50 split. Can someone photoshop a nice set of white stripes (the stripes would have to match the rocker panel stripes) onto the pics? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I think the stripes help make a Shelby A Shelby. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakalas427 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I think the stripes help make a Shelby A Shelby. CaptDave I agree 110%...More original Shelbys, both GT350's and GT500's, had LeMans stripes than those that did not. Dual White stripes from front to rear on a Vista Blue Stang is the consummate Shelby tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008ShelbyGT Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 stripes yes!, vinyl no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakalas427 Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 stripes yes!, vinyl no Exactly! Paint...no vinyl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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