mrfarmdog Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Lots of people are putting on fender stripes but installing them can be a challenge with all the measurement for correct angles and spacing. I wanted an easier process for applying stripes since I wanted to be able to change them on the fly. Who knows, you may be at the track and someone else have the same stripes HA! I also view stripes as disposable so I can now carry several sets and decide what I want to put on at the track, and easily install them in minutes. To accomplish this I created a pattern for the stripes and also incorporated markings that set the correct angle of the stripes without measurement. The stripes are 2 inches each with 1 inch space and they have alignment arrows to help with the install. To install all you have to do is center the stripes on the hood bumper in the fender, align the arrows with the top edge of the fender and apply. This sets the angle of the stripes so the stripes roll under the fender at top dead center. The ends of the stripes are rounded so the look professionally installed when your hood is up Here is the finished project! Now I have the flexibility to put what ever color stripes I want on my car at any time with minimal effort! So far I have tried out Torch Red and Yellow but I can also do Vista Blue Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic (like the Shelby GT stripes), Tungsten, Gloss Black, Flat Black, White. I can also could do other non standard colors like light blue metallic, and even purple (that is a joke - I would never put anything purple on my car!) I think this project turned out great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCMO-GT500 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 John this is excellent work.... :happy feet: John aka JL@SM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SHELBYSS Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Very nice, How can we get this pattern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Wow. There's always an easier way of doing things, know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mr. Dog you're one crafty bugger. :D Nice meeting you BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mr. Dog you're one crafty bugger. :D Nice meeting you BTW. Same here! Love the KR BTW! I will be up there again around the 21st. Let me know if you want to get together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badshelby Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Are you selling these? If so how much? Could I get you to bring a set of gloss black ones to the 45th, you could demonstrate the install on my GO 500!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 FYI I had the idea to add the alignment marks to both ends of the decal so now I can choose to use the same decal on the passenger or drivers side! It can't get much more simple than that! EDIT - My idea did not work the way I thought it would so I guess I will have to make drivers and passenger side stripes separately in order to keep the correct angle. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Nice job. Do they fold under the fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Nice job. Do they fold under the fender? Yes I fold under and cut to length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Are you selling them? How much? How do we get a set? Can I get white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I did finally modify my pattern so that one set of stripes can be used for driver or passenger side!!! YEA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCMO-GT500 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I did finally modify my pattern so that one set of stripes can be used for driver or passenger side!!! YEA! I think it might be good to bring a big handful of these to shelbyfest...........I think a lot of folks would be interested.......John ....and I showed my wife your sm logos today (the smaller ones for the inside of the window)....she was very impressed by the detail and the fact that it is not just a printed decal........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Ordered 7 sets today. :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalkid Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Seven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Very nice. The yellow fender stripes looks GREAT on your black Shelby. Soooo, how do I get a few sets . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Ordered 4 sets . Thanks John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Seven? Options my friend. Options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIAMike Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Mr Farmdog, The fender stripes look great. How can I order a set in Torch red? Thanks, FIA Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgun Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 The stripes look great. How can I get 2 sets in silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'd like a set of silver stripes also. I'll send ya a PM. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorcycle4 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I did finally modify my pattern so that one set of stripes can be used for driver or passenger side!!! YEA! how can i order 2 sets of torch red stripes from you great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 ill buy some yellow ones from you! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 So what's the trick here? I can't get these on without serious bubbling and wrinkling. Any tips? Are you supposed to spray these with windex first? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 So what's the trick here?I can't get these on without serious bubbling and wrinkling. Any tips? Are you supposed to spray these with windex first? Ken Ken I will put a set on my car and post a how-to. Give me til tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Ken I will put a set on my car and post a how-to. Give me til tomorrow. Ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Ken I will put a set on my car and post a how-to. Give me til tomorrow. I'll wait to see that post, and how does a guy get some Silver stripes John? Can you help a fella out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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