Author Topic: 68 Door Stripe Installation  (Read 1379 times)

RSOHC

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68 Door Stripe Installation
« on: February 11, 2021, 03:11:41 PM »
Looking for some tips on the installation of 1968 GT500 door stripes.

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2021, 06:29:14 PM »
?just the doors? 
or, side stripes (including fenders and quarter panels?

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2021, 07:18:28 PM »
If you have stripes on fender and quarter, run masking tape above or below existing stripe.  Use edge of tape to locate new stripe.

KR Convertible

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2021, 07:22:44 PM »
Also, make sure all your gaps are adjusted perfectly first.

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2021, 07:28:39 PM »
And make sure you have the car on the ground or a storage lift.  The weight needs to be on the wheels.  Gaps change when cars are on a 2 post lift or jacks.

I think that's it this time.

KR Convertible

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2021, 07:49:33 PM »
Nope, not done yet.  Thought of a couple more.

Rocker trim should be on and stripe should be parallel to it.

Make sure paint is clean and smooth.  Use a clay bar or compound.  Use alcohol or similar on inside surfaces of door where stripe wraps around to be sure stripe sticks good.

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2021, 08:41:32 PM »
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Rocker trim should be on and stripe should be parallel to it.

I don’t believe that is possible

If you stripe the doors first the stripes should be straight off the doors. The distance to the rocker moldings will vary near the outer ends

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2021, 09:07:07 PM »
I restriped my car because it was off a little bit and it drove me nuts. 

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Re: 68 Door Stripe Installation
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2021, 10:34:39 PM »
Doesn't the 1968 Registry include specification for the distance/gap at the bottom of the stripe, as well as the fender placement??