Matt's 95 Stang

So I found a GT500 hood in my color for $350 in my area. See link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321094813097?item=321094813097&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
My main concern is that I don't have stripes on my car yet, I want them but don't have them. Would a paint shop be able to EASILY color match the stripes on this hood with my car? Any other concerns I should be looking for? I want to go see it in person if possible. Is 350 a good price?

Thanks,
Matthew

mustang0672

Unless you have the GT500 front fascia I doubt that hood will fit and if it does it won't look right.

Paul_VS

That hood has diagonal cuts in the front corners... that's not the V6 or GT hood shape is it? and the bidding may end up going for a lot more than $350.

Matt's 95 Stang

So you guys don't think it would fit? I didn't notice any frame difference between the V6, GT, or 500 that would cause it not to fit. But I'm here to learn so

Matthew

JimC

I don't think it will fit your 2011. While it is basically the same frame and mounting point, so yes, you can put it on - the "skin" is different and the shape won't fit without the GT500 front fascia. I can't find a picture right now, but as I recall the 2010+ GT500 hood fits behind a "lip" like on my 2013

Only pictures I can come up with are from ebay, so here is a GT500, look at the big picture to see the hood line
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shelby-GT500-/181108141910?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a2ae2ef56#v4-37
Then compare it to this one that is a 2011 V6 like you have (and a GT hood would be the same)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2011-Ford-Mustang-convertableMustang-V6-Performance-White-/261189601850?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cd01d0a3a#v4-37

Paul_VS

I would also *guess* that you could get full length stripes (without worrying about color match) and a similar hood scoop installed on your current hood for about the same ballpark figure.... but that depends on what the final auction price is.

howarmat

wow what a deal for someone though!

Matt's 95 Stang

Your right now that I look at it more. The GT500 hood ends behind the front fascia where the GT and V6 ones come over the top of the front fascia. Bummer. I LOVE the GT500 hood.

Matthew

90_notch

It looks like it might work with the 2013 fascia, if the rest of the hood is the same. May be a nice upgrade for someone with the newer style.

bones302

not a direct fit on 10-12 unless you change the front fascia and some underlying support pieces. I've been researching doing this myself. there is a chance the stripes are vinyl and you can peel them off because they don't look painted on. you will need either a 10-13 gt500 front fascia, or a 13+ fascia to make this work.

I'd say go for it, but you still need a bumper cover and some additional parts. more info for you here: http://gt500conversion.blogspot.com/