What part number is the 1968 Shelby GT500J rocker panel stripe kit?

The blueprint lists part number S8MS-16A224 for the GT-500 J, offered in two colors: Blue FE-808 and White #3650.

What are the dimensions of the GT500J rocker stripe lettering?

Section I is shown full size with a 26.26 overall length, 12.60 to the lettering, 1.76 letter height, .32 gap, and stripe bands of .50, .38, 1.62, .38, and .50 (3.38 total).

How is the stripe kit laid out on the car?

The L.H. side installation layout shows three sections: Section I = 18.50 REF (with the GT500J lettering, from the wheel well to the door opening front), Section II = 46.26 REF, and Section III = 16.00 REF, ending at the trailing edge of the door/rear wheel well.

What materials were specified for the stripe assembly?

Note 2 states the assembly is to be backing paper 3650 series tape with 3M carrying tape, and Note 3 requires numbers and stripes to be pre-positioned per the installation layout on the drawing.

When was this Shelby drawing made?

The title block is dated 3/27/68 and is from Shelby Automotive, Inc. Product Engineering.

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1968 Shelby GT500J Rocker Panel Stripe Kit Blueprint S8MS-16A224 - Dimensions

Dimensioned engineering drawing of a GT500 rocker-panel stripe/decal with Shelby Automotive title block

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Dimensioned blueprint of the GT500 rocker-panel stripe installation layout with measurements and a Shelby Automotive title block.

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This is a scan of an original Shelby Automotive, Inc. Product Engineering blueprint, drawing number S8MS-16A224, dated 3/27/68, titled "KIT - ROCKER PANEL STRIPE." It documents the rocker panel stripe kit for the GT-500J (an early designation later associated with the GT500KR; a sticky note on the scan points to the "J" and reads "Jet"). The upper portion shows Section I at full size with detailed surface dimensions of the stripe and the "GT500J" lettering: 26.26 overall, 12.60 to the lettering, 1.76 letter height, .32 gap, and stripe widths of .50, .38, 1.62, .38, and .50 (3.38 total stack). The lower portion shows the left-hand side installation layout (no scale) with three sections: Section I = 18.50 REF (containing the GT500J lettering forward of the door opening), Section II = 46.26 REF, and Section III = 16.00 REF, ending at the trailing edge of the door/rear wheel well. A parts table lists part number S8MS-16A224 in two colors: Blue FE-808 and White #3650. Notes specify surface dimensions only, 1-inch minimum wrap-around at each end, 3650-series backing paper tape with 3M carrying tape, and pre-positioning per the layout.

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Frequently asked questions

What part number is the 1968 Shelby GT500J rocker panel stripe kit?: The blueprint lists part number S8MS-16A224 for the GT-500 J, offered in two colors: Blue FE-808 and White #3650.
What are the dimensions of the GT500J rocker stripe lettering?: Section I is shown full size with a 26.26 overall length, 12.60 to the lettering, 1.76 letter height, .32 gap, and stripe bands of .50, .38, 1.62, .38, and .50 (3.38 total).
How is the stripe kit laid out on the car?: The L.H. side installation layout shows three sections: Section I = 18.50 REF (with the GT500J lettering, from the wheel well to the door opening front), Section II = 46.26 REF, and Section III = 16.00 REF, ending at the trailing edge of the door/rear wheel well.
What materials were specified for the stripe assembly?: Note 2 states the assembly is to be backing paper 3650 series tape with 3M carrying tape, and Note 3 requires numbers and stripes to be pre-positioned per the installation layout on the drawing.
When was this Shelby drawing made?: The title block is dated 3/27/68 and is from Shelby Automotive, Inc. Product Engineering.