MrMojo1953 said:Not bad... Red stripes. I like it... but maybe with the Black interior with the Red trim? Tuff decisions ahead.
Stangnut said:Here's a link to the exact stripe dimensions on 65-68 Shelby's
http://www.ebay.nvsaac.com/Details/Lemans_stripes.htm
I'll be using similar dimensions when mine comes in.
Notice the taper. I think that would help out a lot in the rear.
Jason
Zodiac said:I was quoted 1200 from the dealer to have them painted on. They said that would include the spoiler and bumper, and all the sanding\basework they had to do inbetween. I was quoted 450ish for the decals from the same dealer. Im in Atlanta, GA.
Whats the general feeling on decals vs. having them painted on? I was always afraid the decals would make it look too much "rice."
85_SS_302_Coupe said:I've seen some VERY high quality vinyl graphics that are made very thin so they don't raise above the paint like most do, and if laid nice enough they almost pass as paint, but the problem is that they arent very common and they're nearly as expensive as having them painted. The only true up side for decals is that they're removeable, but the part that sucks there is that you destroy what you've spent your money on, plus if they're on there for a few years, the paint around them is going to fade while the paint underneath isnt. Also, it's a PITA to wax a car with decals. They'll also fade over time and might even peal/tear off. I vote get'em painted. They may be permanant but the quality is superior and less of a hassle.
stangscuba98a said:Not true. I had stripes over my hood, the sides and the back of my 98 GT and they never peeled, the wax came off like they werent there and they were on 6 years when I sold my car this week. They were very low to the paint and almost looked painted on. I am getting my 05 after the winter and already got a quote fro a decal shop in town for $400 with a lifetime warranty for stripes from the front bumper to the back bumper. Place does all the cop cars and emergency vehicles in the state! Do some checking to find the best deal.
I'VE GOT AN '05 GT WITH THE SAME EXACT PACKAGE(INT,& EXT.COLORS) AND I'M GOING TO PUT IT TO PAINT AFTER JAN.1ST. I'M GOING WITH 13" STRIPES WITH A 4" GAP. THEY'LL BE BLACK WITH SILVER METAL FLAKE AND A SMALL MOUNT OF RED FLAKE TO TIE THE INT. AND EXT. TOGETHER. HE'S ALSO GOING TO PUT A 3" STRIPE JUST ABOVE THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE FLAT AREA...VicRattlehead said:Im looking to order an 05 after the new year, im planning on doing satin silver with upgraded interior and red leather. my question is what color stripes to go with? i had thought about doing a darker silver/grey, white or red. what should i go with? and id like to do the rocker stripes with it.
85_SS_302_Coupe said:You ever see an original '79 Pacecar up close? Hell, have you ever seen any car with vinyl stripes of any kind that were anywhere close to 20 years old and still looked good? I'm willing to bet your car, or the car you sold, won't have very nice stripes after about 20 years of wear and tear....i dont know about you but if i bought an '05, i'd plan on having it for more than 6 years, so if i'm shelling out money for something that i want to last the life of my car, it's not gonna be something that will definately crack and fade in 20 years. It's just unavoidable in the long run.