Shelby Viper wheels

Geordie · Post by **Geordie** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:26 am

Hello, I am trying to find out the manufacturer of my Shelby Viper ( Libre look alike) 14" wheels. Anybody have any knowledge on these? I am trying to buy the right center caps. American Racing?

Post by **dbrick** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:54 am

If they are the Shelby Libre copy, the caps are really hard to find. Bob2 had hard time getting them, if I recall.
Try Torquethrust Terry maybe (google it)

Post by **bikermike** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:44 pm

I believe Mark (datsunrides) has a set and has a solution for the center cap that looks good.

datsunrides · Post by **datsunrides** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:45 pm

Replied to PM. Shelby is the manufacturer. They made a lot of wheels in the 70's. The original caps are extremely rare. In 4 years of searching, I only found 2 so I went with the plastic caps shown in the pic Mike posted.

Mark

Geordie · Post by **Geordie** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:16 pm

Thanks guys, this is turning into a lot more trouble than ever thought. If anyone sees anything like tis, please let me know....thanks.
sincerely,
Capless

Post by **dbrick** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:41 pm

datsunrides wrote:Replied to PM. Shelby is the manufacturer. They made a lot of wheels in the 70's. The original caps are extremely rare. In 4 years of searching, I only found 2 so I went with the plastic caps shown in the pic Mike posted.

Mark

Maybe I should Loctite them?

Bob2 · Post by **Bob2** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:02 am

Yes you should! They were one of the hardest to find items I ever encountered for a roadster. I checked for loose ones everytime I put gas in the car.

Bob

Post by **Datrock** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:01 pm

Is this a correct cap? The wheel is a Shelby Viper, 14x5.5, and meets Sema specs, it also has the rib in the spoke like the AR version has....Bill

Post by **spl310** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:29 pm

What is the bore diameter of the wheels you need caps for? That is the critical piece. You can find aftermarket caps that will work.

Post by **dbrick** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:36 pm

Datrock wrote:Is this a correct cap? The wheel is a Shelby Viper, 14x5.5, and meets Sema specs, it also has the rib in the spoke like the AR version has....Bill

That's what's on the Bobster.

Geordie · Post by **Geordie** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:42 pm

Yes! That is the right cap! I would like 4 of them please!

Geordie · Post by **Geordie** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:57 pm

Ok, so far great, as a group you have identified my wheels and even sent me some pics. You are living up to the sites reputation. Now find some caps!. In the meantime, i have stripped the wheels to aluminum(were painted satin black) and have a question which I realize is completely subjective....what color would YOU paint them?

Post by **dbrick** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:22 am

Polished, it's the Shizzle.

Fubar · Post by **Fubar** » Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:44 am

Dave "fo shizzel my nizzel" I concure with you 100%

Alvin · Post by **Alvin** » Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:49 am

Geordie wrote:Ok, so far great, as a group you have identified my wheels and even sent me some pics. You are living up to the sites reputation. Now find some caps!. In the meantime, i have stripped the wheels to aluminum(were painted satin black) and have a question which I realize is completely subjective....what color would YOU paint them?

What color is your body?
a few different color/finishes here:
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=5787" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

you can't go wrong with a polished lip and natural/grey or black spokes

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