HARALD KELLEY Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Purchased one of the Deep Draw hoods. I will now search a good body shop to do the prep and paint and redo the over the top stripes at the same time. Car needs to be perfect so I have to do some homework. What is the color code for the gold stripes? I had it and cannot find it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sireal66 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Harald #50 Dupont Code For Gold Paint ... #409383 Font for lettering ... Myriad Bold Italic 96 Point Hope this helps Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 You may end up having to get a spectrum analysis done on your stripes. My guy tried this same code and the color did not come out right a couple weeks ago on my new back bumper. He ended up having the paint shop do a custom mix to get it just right to match. So not absolutely sure this code will help or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 OK.. I have a new tape set and maybe I will use that to match the color. Just do not think I want to go with tape over the top. Side stripes will stay as I may option to put the GT-H S/C stripes on some day since I am eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hood came today. Better than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Please post progress ... this looks like a great upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Please post progress ... this looks like a great upgrade. Mine is leaning against the wall in my office. Everyone here at SA is so busy making CARS, it'll be months before anyone has a second to do my tiny little hood project. You guys are making me lose sleep - JEALOUS! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Please post progress ... this looks like a great upgrade. Depends on who you talk to. Some think my upgrades to include the SAI installed Paxton was a huge mistake. They say I should have kept it stock. Maybe they did not know Mr. Shelby. That will be for someone else to consider once I am gone horizontal. I have kept it all Shelby parts. I will post progress once I find I shop. I understand Galpin is now an approved Shelby mod shop. Maybe I should have this done at their shop. More to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 A Paxton on a GT-H is a GREAT upgrade! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Purchased one of the Deep Draw hoods. I will now search a good body shop to do the prep and paint and redo the over the top stripes at the same time. Car needs to be perfect so I have to do some homework. What is the color code for the gold stripes? I had it and cannot find it. . Harald #50 Dupont Code For Gold Paint ... #409383 Font for lettering ... Myriad Bold Italic 96 Point Hope this helps Rich Rich, Good post on the paint codes and font Harald, If you're not in a hurry, that shop I told you about in Morgan Hill would be a good place to go. I'll email you the info Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Rich, Good post on the paint codes and font Harald, If you're not in a hurry, that shop I told you about in Morgan Hill would be a good place to go. I'll email you the info Tom Thanks Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Perhaps I need to be brought up to speed? Why change the hood? Does the Paxton not fit with the original hood? What are the differences on these hoods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Perhaps I need to be brought up to speed? Why change the hood? Does the Paxton not fit with the original hood? What are the differences on these hoods? The factory hood will work fine with the Paxton. The differences are in the heat extraction. Heat is the biggest challenge with the Paxton or any other supercharger. This hood does look very similar to the stock GT-H hood, but it is deeper in the indent towards the front. It is also open and functional as a heat extractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 An important note for anyone painting metallic stripes on their car (from my recent conversations with a pro who has restored cars for Harrah's Imperial Palace Collection here in Vegas): The color code will get you there in most cases, however, it's not easy to get a consistent "spread' of the metallic materials within the paint. Especially on a fiberglass hood, static is your enemy, and the metallic particles can all "clot" in groups of electrical charge, thus making the paint appear "blotchy" when dry. So, if you are vetting a bodyshop to do this job, and you mention static, see if they understand, or tilt their head like a puppy hearing a new sound. BTW, this sounds like common sense, I know, but USE GOOD PAINT. A quality brand (PPG, etc...) will always work better, ask what they are going to use, and see if they offer you the chance to throw an extra $50-$100 at a materials upgrade. Ask anyone who's painted ANYTHING, PREP and PAINT make or break any job. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Perhaps I need to be brought up to speed? Why change the hood? Does the Paxton not fit with the original hood? What are the differences on these hoods? Jeff is correct. My hood works fine and the Paxton was installed at SAI in 2009 with no issues to date. That being said, I have always wanted the functional Terlingua hood so when it became availble I purchased it. Should not look too different. The original hood will be placed in safe keeping. More to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 An important note for anyone painting metallic stripes on their car (from my recent conversations with a pro who has restored cars for Harrah's Imperial Palace Collection here in Vegas): The color code will get you there in most cases, however, it's not easy to get a consistent "spread' of the metallic materials within the paint. Especially on a fiberglass hood, static is your enemy, and the metallic particles can all "clot" in groups of electrical charge, thus making the paint appear "blotchy" when dry. So, if you are vetting a bodyshop to do this job, and you mention static, see if they understand, or tilt their head like a puppy hearing a new sound. BTW, this sounds like common sense, I know, but USE GOOD PAINT. A quality brand (PPG, etc...) will always work better, ask what they are going to use, and see if they offer you the chance to throw an extra $50-$100 at a materials upgrade. Ask anyone who's painted ANYTHING, PREP and PAINT make or break any job. Jer Thanks Jer for the advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 An important note for anyone painting metallic stripes on their car (from my recent conversations with a pro who has restored cars for Harrah's Imperial Palace Collection here in Vegas): The color code will get you there in most cases, however, it's not easy to get a consistent "spread' of the metallic materials within the paint. Especially on a fiberglass hood, static is your enemy, and the metallic particles can all "clot" in groups of electrical charge, thus making the paint appear "blotchy" when dry. So, if you are vetting a bodyshop to do this job, and you mention static, see if they understand, or tilt their head like a puppy hearing a new sound. BTW, this sounds like common sense, I know, but USE GOOD PAINT. A quality brand (PPG, etc...) will always work better, ask what they are going to use, and see if they offer you the chance to throw an extra $50-$100 at a materials upgrade. Ask anyone who's painted ANYTHING, PREP and PAINT make or break any job. Jer Great advice ... thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks Jer for the advise. Thank YOU! Looking forward to seeing your car completed! It's going to be SWEET. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Congrats on getting the hood Harald. Mine arrives tomorrow!!! I had the shipping delayed due to attending Terlingua. Now comes my search to find a reputable body shop. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Congrats on getting the hood Harald. Mine arrives tomorrow!!! I had the shipping delayed due to attending Terlingua. Now comes my search to find a reputable body shop. Dan Yup me too. I am going to talk to Morgan Hill Auto body in Morgan Hill and Jerry Graham in Monterey. Let me know what you find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Yup me too. I am going to talk to Morgan Hill Auto body in Morgan Hill and Jerry Graham in Monterey. Let me know what you find. Will do,but it will be in So Cal. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Went to a body shop today who is well known for custom and special car work. I liked them. They will color match the gold via color spectrum. Just need to bring a sample. Intend to get the GT-H/SC side stripes from Shelby and have them match to that. Will be contacting Roger Sorel. Front and back window will be removed for paint to keep factory look which is recomended by body shop - (Any conern or thoughts with that?) Intend to clear over Lemans stripes to make it smooth. Side strripes will stay tape so they can be replaced in the future back to stock without to much effort if so desired. They also do lots of fiberglass work. In the process of writing up the quote. More to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Went to a body shop today who is well known for custom and special car work. I liked them. They will color match the gold via color spectrum. Just need to bring a sample. Intend to get the GT-H S/C side stripes from Shelby and have them match to that. Will be contacting Roger Sorel. Front and back window will be removed for paint to keep factory look which is recomended by body shop - (Any conern or thoughts with that?) Intend to clear over Lemans stripes to make it smooth. Side strripes will stay tape so they can be replaced in the future back to stock without to much effort if so desired. They also do lots of fiberglass work. In the process of writing up the quote. More to follow! Don't call Roger for stuff like this, call Wendy at Shelby Performance Parts: 702-405-3500 And be sure to post pictures when it's done!!! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Don't call Roger for stuff like this, call Wendy at Shelby Performance Parts: 702-405-3500 And be sure to post pictures when it's done!!! Jer Will call Wendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Exciting stuff, good luck Harald. cant wait to see her all done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Finalizing the scope of work. Car will be in the shop about two weeks. Most likley will go in at the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Car goes in the paint shop the week of Nov 12. Painted overtop stripes under clear coated and deep draw hood prep and paint. Will post pictures once car is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Car goes in the paint shop the week of Nov 12. Painted overtop stripes under clear coated and deep draw hood prep and paint. Will post pictures once car is done. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Car was dropped off at the body shop today with the Terlingua deep draw hood. GT-H/SC stripes came in. Car will be in the shop for about two weeks. They will use the original tape stripes which I have a new set to match color. They will also compare the Dupont paint color code that has been posted here. Dupont Code For Gold Paint ... #409383 More to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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