Grabber Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Ok Grabber, now I am really starting to get worried about you! What, no CSM no. on that bad boy...come on.... I will check and get back to you soon. Today I took my GO out for a spin. It did not rain so it was a good day for it. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamaster Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 If the offer is still on the table I'd be interested in the silver stripes. I think the stripes add to the factory stripes nicely. CSM #08-1928. Don Well, I only ordered red, white and yellow. I wasn't able to get the 3M because they were out of stock in cardinal red and sunflower yellow. So they recommended FDC brand (manufactured by 3M), which is a 9 year outdoor grade (the 3M is 6-7 year) and it's a little thicker, which I wasn't too crazy about. But they promise the color is identical. We'll see about that. I suppose if these three colors work out, I'll pick up some other colors like silver and reflective chrome. My equipment comes in on Tuesday, so that's when I'll make some samples and send them out to a few of you's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I will check and get back to you soon. Today I took my GO out for a spin. It did not rain so it was a good day for it. :happy feet: Grabber, pics look good but how 'bout a video with a burnout?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesdream Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 My wife says our hobbie is a cult. I said where's Kool Aid. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Well thanks to Roger, I went and did it! Managed to get two sets (8 stripes) and 1 spare for 10 bucks! I laid out and installed them in less than an hour. Here's an indoor shot: I used the center of the front wheel and the extreme front of the hood scoop to establish the angle for the central stripe, (nothing but a piece of string and a plumb-bob!), laid in a 1" painter's tape guide, and slapped them on! Nothing to it! Roger - The 3m ScotchCal "Silver" is just a smidge darker than the main stripes, but you can't even tell unless you're really looking! Thanks for the info! Sam AKA: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Looks great Sam! The 3M is the closest match. You don't even see it outside Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Diver Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 This is for you Roger, Fender stripes the hard way!!! When I brought my 07SGT/SC1210 back from SAI last October I noticed a small coolant leak. I didn't want it to get worse and couldn't find the source so I called a good friend that has a roll back tow truck to tow me to the local Ford garage. Because our cars sit so close to the ground the car had to be pulled up backward and a set of ramps had to be used to decrease the roll bed angle. After the car was on the bed my friend started to raise the roll bed. Some how there was enough down force on the ramps that when the roll bed cleared the ramps they jumped 8-10 feet into the air and one of the ramps decieded to land on the driverside front fender causing two small dents. After my friend and I stopped crying we took the car to the body shop for repairs. The fender had to be re-painted after the repair and the Shelby GT/SC side stripe had to be replaced. (Bud was nice enough to send it over night) The Ford Body Shop manager felt so bad that he gave me the unused side stripes that went on the passenger door. I brought them home and with your tips/help I installed my fender strips. They look great. Thanks for the cool Idea Roger, Red Diver (Don) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Don, Sorry for the mishap ...... ouch!........but very cool ending! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Roger, Ya know, the more I think about it, you REALLY need to put a spider graphic SOMEWHERE on your Shelby. Something small and tasteful, perhaps right next to your CSM number on the bumper, or maybe a red hourglass next to the faux gas cap! (Maybe even hub-caps with your avatar - ) Thanks for all you do for us! Sam AKA: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TClark1976 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Roger, Ya know, the more I think about it, you REALLY need to put a spider graphic SOMEWHERE on your Shelby. Something small and tasteful, perhaps right next to your CSM number on the bumper, or maybe a red hourglass next to the faux gas cap! (Maybe even hub-caps with your avatar - ) Thanks for all you do for us! Sam Sam - That made me actually laugh out loud at the airport while waiting on my flight. Another suggestion might be on the inside of the windshield near the A-pillar with the avatar graphic put onto some cling vinyl. Roger: Good to see ya back in the forums on a regular basis. And thank you for this excellent idea. I still get asked why I have a Ferrari emblem on my fender. . . . and I get even stranger responses when I tell them it's Lucipher and it's a jack rabbit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Sam - That made me actually laugh out loud at the airport while waiting on my flight. Another suggestion might be on the inside of the windshield near the A-pillar with the avatar graphic put onto some cling vinyl. Roger: Good to see ya back in the forums on a regular basis. And thank you for this excellent idea. I still get asked why I have a Ferrari emblem on my fender. . . . and I get even stranger responses when I tell them it's Lucipher and it's a bunny! Maybe he's getting one of those remote controlled Tarantulas for Christmas? With all of this Terlingua stuff, my signature is starting to look a lot better! Maybe I need to think about ordering a new Terlingua Mustang with the tag "DVLBNNY"! I've got one of the black windbreakers with the giant yellow Lucifer on the back - people keep asking me if it's the rabbit from Monty Python's Holy Grail movie!! Sam AKA: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtv Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 did my fender stripes today. I love the look Thanks for the forum to help with how to do it. They are RED just in case the color does not show to match the red in the FENDER Badge. Silver is next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Nicely done guys! Sam, you are too funny. Good idea though........ you know I'm all about ideas..... Trevor, not really back on a regular basis. But I do check in almost every day. Happy and Safe holidays everyone! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 did my fender stripes today. I love the look Thanks for the forum to help with how to do it. They are RED just in case the color does not show to match the red in the FENDER Badge. Silver is next Very nice job bigtv! Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottydr Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 trying differnt stripe combo's. this matches our ford badge on fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 trying differnt stripe combo's. this matches our ford bage on fender DAAAAMN!!!! Those are hot!!!! Now I have to go to the local decal shop now.....nice ,well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 trying differnt stripe combo's. this matches our ford badge on fender I'm going to have to ponder on this one Rick. Have you thought about trying using a thin white stripe where you have the red? This might balance it with the side stripes. Just a thought. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyracer Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 I just put a post over in the sgt-c seection of my car at Thunder Hill but wanted to show off my stripes here. John(;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Very nice indeed shelbyracer! I am liking the Grabber Orange cars more and more every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmoore Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Well, I put silver pit stripes on last night. I know..I know pics..They look really good from a distance but, I wound up with a bunch of small bubbles. Think they will come out once it is in the sunlight and it gets warmer? The highes are still in the 40's. I tried putting them on "wet" at first and then "dry"...the result was the same. I tried a hair dryer and that made the bubbles worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Lost pit strips the co-owner (my wife) no like the strips. the fender is naked again. well next mod will go my way CAI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Lil Cobra Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 In the early days of FIA and SCCA, team cars would be painted similar colors. The fender stripes were a means of identification when the cars would be zipping down the front straight at over 120 MPH. This was prior to 2-way radio communication and when the pit crew would stand at the front straight wall and hold up signs to notify drivers of their positon, lap times or to pit etc. I have recently found out when the quesion was asked to Carroll as to why the stripes were painted on the early Cobra's his reply was to know what car it was and who was driving. That's it. Everyone has there own theory, but as you can see it was just that simple. Just an early nostalgic touch brought back to the "new gen" Shelby's. Some like it some don't. You have to admit, they do make that front fender "jump out" at you. And set at that angle it gives the perception of speed. Roger Isn't that why they put numbers on the cars? for identification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyracer Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Well, I put silver pit stripes on last night. I know..I know pics..They look really good from a distance but, I wound up with a bunch of small bubbles. Think they will come out once it is in the sunlight and it gets warmer? The highes are still in the 40's. I tried putting them on "wet" at first and then "dry"...the result was the same. I tried a hair dryer and that made the bubbles worse. Take a pin or exacto knife and pop them and smooth them. If I got too agressive with out popping them, I tore the stripe, if I tried to let them work them selves out in the sun or gentlely massage them in the sun nothing happened and them I eventually poped them but the vinyl had taken a set. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Isn't that why they put numbers on the cars? for identification? But imagine having 3 virtually identical Cobras... All painted blue... And all 3 with white meatballs with consecutive numbers (96, 97, 98)... And for me, I just wanted to be able to pick my car out from the crowd (other plain white Shelby GTs)... Drive Safe! 07SGT0547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesdream Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 And for me, I just wanted to be able to pick my car out from the crowd (other plain white Shelby GTs)... Yeah, Me to and I like green : ) This way we can tell who's in front and who was drinken the nite before : ) MMMM pan cakes.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 And for me, I just wanted to be able to pick my car out from the crowd (other plain white Shelby GTs)... Yeah, Me to and I like green : ) This way we can tell who's in front and who was drinken the nite before : ) MMMM pan cakes.......... Hey Mike! I only picked RED, because there were no other white SGTs with them on at the time... And I do like the GREEN you have chosen But if you are really in the mood for pancakes, make your way to Hermann, MO (Shelby Fest 2009) over the last weekend in April... I'm buying breakfast Or even better, get to Tulsa, OK for the Mid-America Meet... Talk about a good time on the track Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Gregg, We're not gonna make it to Hermann, you gonna be throwin pancakes at Tulsa? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Gregg, We're not gonna make it to Hermann, you gonna be throwin pancakes at Tulsa? Chris Not at Tulsa (this year)... But Jim Wicks did ask me some "questions" about our company when we were out at SAI in January... However, I am set for the Sonic Cruise on Thursday Night, Open Track all day (w/new brakes & tires) Friday, Drag Strip (not running my car) on Saturday, Banquet Tix on Sat Night, and then taking ALL KINDS of pictures at the car show on Sunday... Wife and I are staying with friends from KC at a small B&B just North of the Marriott... This will be my 3rd year in a row... Took my 2007 SGT down in '07 with only 500 miles on it... And have been "hooked" ever since Gregg 07SGT0547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Isn't that why they put numbers on the cars? for identification? Well yes but, if you look at the photo above 3 team cars all the same color and consecutive numbers flying past the pits at over 100 MPH, guess the different stripe color and configuration helped identify them. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Exactly. The colors were/ are a way to identify each car that's on the same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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