richstang Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 If I recall correctly the first year '07 GT500 convertibles did not have over top stripes. Did the '08 or '09 cars come from the factory with top stripes or would they always be owner added? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 07-09 verts = NO over the top stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richstang Posted January 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 07-09 verts = NO over the top stripes. thanks...That's what I thought but, I wanted to confirm. I've seen so many verts with stripes I was begining to question it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I am not sure this is entirely true. The original verts in 07 did not have stripes and they were not offered for cars initially even with the Job 1 build starting in January, but I believe in the very last portion of 07 about the time they offered the white/red and black/red limited combos they started offering stripes on verts. Perhaps someone else can provide more definitive info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahorse Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Stripes were offered on convertibles, but they were only the lower side stripes - no over the top versions. Mine were painted on at the dealership prior to delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richstang Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hmmm. Now I'm wondering again. By the way, I wasn't thinking about the red stripe convertible cars (white or black), I believe they came with the top stripes, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well to confuse the issue some more this is what I have. The Ford ordering guides for 2007-09 show no over the top stripe option for the GT500 convertibles. But the production records show different. The production records for the 2007 GT500 convertibles do show absolutely zero over the top stripes but that changed in 2008 & 2009. Those years do show over the top stripes for the verts. We need a vin number from a 2008-09 GT500 vert with over the top stripes to see how its listed on the window sticker. From there I can dig deeper. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richstang Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well to confuse the issue some more this is what I have. The Ford ordering guides for 2007-09 show no over the top stripe option for the GT500 convertibles. But the production records show different. The production records for the 2007 GT500 convertibles do show absolutely zero over the top stripes but that changed in 2008 & 2009. Those years do show over the top stripes for the verts. We need a vin number from a 2008-09 GT500 vert with over the top stripes to see how its listed on the window sticker. From there I can dig deeper. Steve This is getting interesting...08-09 top stripes? Someone please give Steve a Vin number to check, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleX Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 This is getting interesting...08-09 top stripes? Someone please give Steve a Vin number to check, please! My 'vert is an 08 and over the top stripes were not offered (albeit I wanted them), nor were they offered in 09. However, I think the red "accessory" kits could be ordered with over the top stripes. Of course, the kit may have been generic (coupe or convertible) and the dealer had the top stripes put on regardless. If you find a vehicle that somehow had factory installed stripes (not dealer), that would be interesting. I would like to see the VIN as well. Personally, I have no idea why the '07-'09 verts weren't offered with over the top stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Only the red stripe package cars could get over the top stripes for that generation. No other color stripe came directly from Ford on verts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Only the red stripe package cars could get over the top stripes for that generation. No other color stripe came directly from Ford on verts. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 My 'vert is an 08 and over the top stripes were not offered (albeit I wanted them), nor were they offered in 09. However, I think the red "accessory" kits could be ordered with over the top stripes. Of course, the kit may have been generic (coupe or convertible) and the dealer had the top stripes put on regardless. If you find a vehicle that somehow had factory installed stripes (not dealer), that would be interesting. I would like to see the VIN as well. Personally, I have no idea why the '07-'09 verts weren't offered with over the top stripes. The theory at the time was that the stripes would be interrupted 'to the eye', with the top not having them on it. The design team at SVT decided against it as an option based on that thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 The theory at the time was that the stripes would be interrupted 'to the eye', with the top not having them on it. The design team at SVT decided against it as an option based on that thought. They are not concerned when putting Black Stripes on Black Cars????????? :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hope this helps? I'm one of those freaky guys that has a Mustang brochure for every year of the S197's. I have to seperate the two because the KB's are too high. Here's the 2008 brochure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 2009 Brochure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I had an argument, uh, discussion with a kid outside of a Walmart one evening when he asked it mine was a "real" Shelby because it didn't have stripes. I quickly informed him that no 07 verts came with stripes. I thought later models did, but the two brochures above say different. Of course my owner's manual says I only have 485 horsepower........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I had an argument, uh, discussion with a kid outside of a Walmart one evening when he asked it mine was a "real" Shelby because it didn't have stripes. I quickly informed him that no 07 verts came with stripes. I thought later models did, but the two brochures above say different. Of course my owner's manual says I only have 485 horsepower........ ..............awww yes, but your right foot and your 'senses' tell you different, right??!!!! :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmacier Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have been looking hard to buy a blue or black vert with stripes- This is explains why they are hard to find! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivandrea Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have an 08 black w/red stripes. The window sticker shows it as an option from ford. I have emailed a PDF of the window sticker and VIN to Steve fro verification. Also how do I find out the stats on the car andproduction number that others have listed? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have an 08 black w/red stripes. The window sticker shows it as an option from ford. I have emailed a PDF of the window sticker and VIN to Steve fro verification. Also how do I find out the stats on the car andproduction number that others have listed? Thanks What specifically does it say on the window sticker? PM me your VIN and I can reproduce the sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivandrea Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 What specifically does it say on the window sticker? PM me your VIN and I can reproduce the sticker. I sent you a PM with the info as well as a question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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