BillyRay Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have been putting this off and I finally decided to get this done. WOW I thinks it looks so much better and it is a easy job. 1. Get the blow dryer and heat one letter at a time/ I used a small pry tool to lift the letter and pulloff. You'll have some sticky tape left over and I used my finger nail to remove. 2. Once all letters are off I used the alcohol to remove the sticky residue. 3. I took blue masking tape and applied to old letters to place on rear of trunk to look at the spacing. I had to roll small pieces of tape so it wasn't noticeable. 4. Once I had the right spacing I put the factory letters on one at a time. 5. This is the part that can drive you crazy making sure the letters are spaced/ straight/etc!!! PS. I think Ford could have done this at the factory but they may have been rushed or just lazy. I think the 08,s are spaced across the trunk like the 2004 Shelby prototypes I printed off the spacing from a past post,I guess the spacing may be your taste. Good Luck.........Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sweet... Mine are about the same spacing...but look different for some reason. All joking aside, I do like mine centered much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sweet... Mine are about the same spacing...but look different for some reason. All joking aside, I do like mine centered much better. I just peed a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have been putting this off and I finally decided to get this done. WOW I thinks it looks so much better and it is a easy job. Nice job on the installation. I did mine like yours too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ah yes another letter thread haha! Anyways, it looks great, and once again, spaced different (see the other 100 threads) but great just the same. Also, no the 2008's do not have this spacing, they look the same as teh 2007's (again see the other 100 threads).. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sweet... Mine are about the same spacing...but look different for some reason. All joking aside, I do like mine centered much better. In the words of Penial - Paris Hilton ------ That's Hot. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Penial Paris Hilton?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150man Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 PS. I think Ford could have done this at the factory but they may have been rushed or justed lazy. I've seen this sentiment expressed several times around here, and my question is.... why? The 07 is the 40th anniversary of the '67, and you don't see anything spelling out "Shelby" across its trunk lid. All I see is a badge in approximately the same positon as the Shelby letters on the 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I've seen this sentiment expressed several times around here, and my question is.... why? The 07 is the 40th anniversary of the '67, and you don't see anything spelling out "Shelby" across its trunk lid. All I see is a badge in approximately the same positon as the Shelby letters on the 07. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I've seen this sentiment expressed several times around here, and my question is.... why? The 07 is the 40th anniversary of the '67, and you don't see anything spelling out "Shelby" across its trunk lid. All I see is a badge in approximately the same positon as the Shelby letters on the 07. 150man - I agree with you, it is consistent with the 1967. I'm leaving mine factory. I think some of the sentiment you are hearing are people that are rightfully upset the letters on the final version are different than the GT500 Show Car that toured the show circuit. At the time, there was a lot of talk about the reason it moved to the left was due to the cost of retooling a new decklid less the third breaklight. I like it either way. Just my opinion. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITE SNAKE Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 GREAT JOB I CENTERED MINE TOO LOOKS STUPID ON THE LEFT. YES THE SHOW CAR HAD THEM CLASSIC SHELBY CENTERED COOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 White... Did you ever get to Grants Pass? My dad lived there and was a musician there for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I have been putting this off and I finally decided to get this done. WOW I thinks it looks so much better and it is a easy job. 1. Get the blow dryer and heat one letter at a time/ I used a small pry tool to lift the letter and pulloff. You'll have some sticky tape left over and I used my finger nail to remove. 2. Once all letters are off I used the alcohol to remove the sticky residue. 3. I took blue masking tape and applied to old letters to place on rear of trunk to look at the spacing. I had to roll small pieces of tape so it wasn't noticeable. 4. Once I had the right spacing I put the factory letters on one at a time. 5. This is the part that can drive you crazy making sure the letters are spaced/ straight/etc!!! PS. I think Ford could have done this at the factory but they may have been rushed or justed lazy. I think the 08,s are spaced across the trunk like the 2004 Shelby prototypes I printed off the spacing from a past post,I guess the spacing may be your taste. Good Luck.........Billy Did you get your from here http://www.shelbyperformanceparts.com/List...lby+Emblem.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've seen this sentiment expressed several times around here, and my question is.... why? The 07 is the 40th anniversary of the '67, and you don't see anything spelling out "Shelby" across its trunk lid. All I see is a badge in approximately the same positon as the Shelby letters on the 07. Totally Agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Did you get your from here http://www.shelbyperformanceparts.com/List...lby+Emblem.aspx If you want to save $19 bucks from that price...order them from Moss Motors. They are Ford OEM letters. I ordered a set but did not use them. I was able to re-use mine. http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProduc...amp;SortOrder=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLESREDGT500 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sweet... Mine are about the same spacing...but look different for some reason. All joking aside, I do like mine centered much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150man Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've seen this sentiment expressed several times around here, and my question is.... why? The 07 is the 40th anniversary of the '67, and you don't see anything spelling out "Shelby" across its trunk lid. All I see is a badge in approximately the same positon as the Shelby letters on the 07. I totally agree as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 So I take it this is proof that the 67 did indeed have them off to teh left, however, what about the 68? I have a 2008 on order and was told the 68 had them centered. Bottom line I think it is personal choice really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150man Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 The 68, and 69 had the letters spread out across the trunk, the 65, 66, and 67 did not. So, which look is more "classic"? Either way apparently. If you want your 07 to look more like a 68, spread 'em out, if you want it to look more like a 67, don't! The 66: The 68: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt50035 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I've seen this sentiment expressed several times around here, and my question is.... why? The 07 is the 40th anniversary of the '67, and you don't see anything spelling out "Shelby" across its trunk lid. All I see is a badge in approximately the same positon as the Shelby letters on the 07. 150, good call. it is a personal choice but i am leaving mine stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 BillyRay- what mufflers you got on her, looks niceeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyRay Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 BillyRay- what mufflers you got on her, looks niceeee I have Magna Flow,they sound good when I romp the piss out of them!! I installed them myself it was real easy, I had no lift either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark25 Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Looks very nice...but according to Shelby, the reason they didn't space them out on the rear was that the letters will not stick well to the vinyl striping and in time, may fall off...hopefully yours will remain in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTregistry Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Sweet... In the words of Penial - Paris Hilton ------ That's Hot. Took the words right out of my mouth! --Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill0754 Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 If you want to save $19 bucks from that price...order them from Moss Motors. They are Ford OEM letters. I ordered a set but did not use them. I was able to re-use mine. http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProduc...amp;SortOrder=2 Cheaper still....Ebay! Got mine months ago for $29 shipped...and still in the Ford wrapper!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Yeah, mine was $29 as well from Ebay, probably same guy. It was fast too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Bit Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I got lucky - found mine on Ebay for $19.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi99 Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 mine, after I fixed the screw up on the 'Y' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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