MrFarmdogs template for relocating SHELBY letters!

[mrfarmdog]

I have wanted to center the letters on my rear deck for some time but did not want to go to the hassle of all the measurements to do the work. I got tired of waiting for someone to make a template so I made my own.

MY TEMPLATE

Here is a pic of the template. It is cut out of vinyl with holes in the spots for the letters to be installed. I plan to apply the vinyl first, then remove the backing from each letter, install it in the correct hole in the vinyl, then remove the vinyl!



Here is a closer picture of the center of the template. A centering mark as been provided for positioning. All you have to do is center that mark under the center of the brake light in the rear deck lid. To ensure proper verticle position my final template will be cut out of vinyl in the exact dimensions of the surface area where the letters will be applied. Just line the bottom of the vinyl up with the bottom of the deck lid.



INSTALLATION
First I pulled the old letters off. I was impatient when I pulled them off and scratched my paint a bit, so I took it to my favorite detailer and had him buff them out. Then it was on to the install...

I used a new set of letters for the install.

STEP 1 - PLACE THE TEMPLATE

Since this is vinyl with adhesive on the back I wet the back of the deck lid with auto detailer and then lay the vinyl in place.



STEP 2 - VERIFY PLACEMENT

First I verified that the template was centered by lining up the center of the template (see mark on template) with the center of the brake light on the deck lid.



Then I measured across all the letters to ensure they were all the same distance from the spoiler.



STEP 3 - INSTALL LETTERS IN TEMPLATE LOCATIONS

I pulled the backing off the letters and installed them in the correct location based on the template






STEP 4 - REMOVE TEMPLATE

Remove the template!




STEP 5 - CLEAN UP
Final step is the cleanup using detail spray and you are done!



It doesn't get much easier than that!

[Darkside]

MrFarmdog - Nice template. I am using the smaller letters, from the Shelby GT, on the leading edge of the hood on my car.

What is the spacing between the letters in your template?

[blkgt500nca]

Nice!

[mrfarmdog]

Originally Posted by Darkside

MrFarmdog - Nice template. I am using the smaller letters, from the Shelby GT, on the leading edge of the hood on my car.

What is the spacing between the letters in your template?

The spacing is based on the KR measurements that were posted on TS.

[JonW]

Very well done! I don't plan on moving my letters, but I'm sure those that do will appreciate your handiwork.

[King Cobra]

Very nice.

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by King Cobra

Very nice.

+1

[TOMMY GUN]

Can we buy one of these templates?

I need one ASAP.


Really.


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[gr8snkbite]

nice job MFD...great idea on that template...have had my new lettering for some time now, just haven't done it...

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Can we buy one of these templates?

I need one ASAP.


Really.


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+1000

[mrfarmdog]

If anyone wants one just PM me.

[TOMMY GUN]

PM sent.


Do you need my address?


LOL

[Super Snake]

Very Nice
VERY NICE
I think the lettering looks awesome like that
Mine has the wider spacing before the KR,

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

Very Nice
VERY NICE
I think the lettering looks awesome like that
Mine has the wider spacing before the KR,
Attachment 5956

Mine was like that, a touch wider.

Right now there is nothing on my car.


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[black vert ss]

Beautiful job!!!!

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by black vert ss

TG's Beautiful !!!!

Why thank you BVSS.


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[cheftjpeck]

those do look great..this is one mod I can never be 100% on with my color combo. I have seen the letters moved like that and they always seem washed out on the white stripes (IMO) I still need to think on this one...but it does look great on the black and silver etc......

[mrfarmdog]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

PM sent.


Do you need my address?


LOL

Sent back.

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Mine was like that, a touch wider.

Right now there is nothing on my car.


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your car......dont you mean the ins companys car....

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by cheftjpeck

those do look great..this is one mod I can never be 100% on with my color combo. I have seen the letters moved like that and they always seem washed out on the white stripes (IMO) I still need to think on this one...but it does look great on the black and silver etc......

KR Spacing no sun glare blue/ white.