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Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:26 am
by Geordie
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?
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:54 am
by dbrick
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)
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:44 pm
by bikermike
I believe Mark (datsunrides) has a set and has a solution for the center cap that looks good.
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:45 pm
by datsunrides
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
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:16 pm
by Geordie
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
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:41 pm
by dbrick
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?
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:02 am
by Bob2
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
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:01 pm
by Datrock
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
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:29 pm
by spl310
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.
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:36 pm
by dbrick
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.
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:42 pm
by Geordie
Yes! That is the right cap! I would like 4 of them please!
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:57 pm
by Geordie
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?
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:22 am
by dbrick
Polished, it's the Shizzle.
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:44 am
by Fubar
Dave "fo shizzel my nizzel" I concure with you 100%
Re: Shelby Viper wheels
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:49 am
by Alvin
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