914World.com > Vintage Carroll Shelby wheels 15x7

1stworks

Jul 31 2014, 08:22 AM

So I scored some Carroll Shelby wheels for my 914 . Iam looking to refurbish them.
The rims have been in shed for 20+ years. They look good but I'd like then to look new.

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So how and what to clean them with?

What lug nuts and washers to use?

Anyone have any experience with these, had a hard time finding any info on them?

Thanks

1stworks

Jul 31 2014, 10:09 AM

More pictures.

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rubber NT05

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The only info I could find was a picture of one on scale at 9 lbs and a vintage add for CS wheels.

Thanks for any info.

race914

Jul 31 2014, 10:45 AM

Very Nice!

Great Score.

I have no specific info or experience with these but definitely not the factory lug bolts. Lug seats are flat.

I went through the whole lug nut thing with our Boxster when I bought aftermarket wheels... Ball Seat, Conical and then what size, etc....

ConeDodger

Jul 31 2014, 01:37 PM

I bought a set new in the '80s for my 240Z. They're long gone but I recall they were under $100 each and certainly not 9#. FYI, 9# is world class light. These would more likely be in the 16# range.
I believe they had a polished lip with a clear coat and mine were painted gold on the spokes. They are a Minilite copy. Some other company made them for the CS brand. I don't really think they're worth much but having the center caps helps. Most would be long - long gone...
Mine had an acorn like nut with an integral washer and a shaft that centered the nut in the lug hole.
Hope they meet your needs!

race914

Jul 31 2014, 02:17 PM

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jul 31 2014, 12:37 PM)

I bought a set new in the '80s for my 240Z. They're long gone but I recall they were under $100 each and certainly not 9#. FYI, 9# is world class light. These would more likely be in the 16# range.
I believe they had a polished lip with a clear coat and mine were painted gold on the spokes. They are a Minilite copy. Some other company made them for the CS brand. I don't really think they're worth much but having the center caps helps. Most would be long - long gone...
Mine had an acorn like nut with an integral washer and a shaft that centered the nut in the lug hole.
Hope they meet your needs!

I have a set of old American Racing 200S. And they have the same type lug nut. Washer and a collar that goes into the wheel. Not my wheels, but here's a pic. Anyway, since a few wheels used that style lug nut hopefully you can find some.

Thanks for sparking my memory ConeDoger.

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1stworks

Jul 31 2014, 03:23 PM

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jul 31 2014, 01:37 PM)

I bought a set new in the '80s for my 240Z. They're long gone but I recall they were under $100 each and certainly not 9#. FYI, 9# is world class light. These would more likely be in the 16# range.
I believe they had a polished lip with a clear coat and mine were painted gold on the spokes. They are a Minilite copy. Some other company made them for the CS brand. I don't really think they're worth much but having the center caps helps. Most would be long - long gone...
Mine had an acorn like nut with an integral washer and a shaft that centered the nut in the lug hole.
Hope they meet your needs!

Thanks for the info!

I love the style and for us narrow body guys 15x7 is a magic number.
Need to get them cleaned and decided if I want to repaint.
Love the gold :-) and kinda cool to have unique set wheels.

1stworks

Jul 31 2014, 03:25 PM

I have a set of old American Racing 200S. And they have the same type lug nut. Washer and a collar that goes into the wheel. Not my wheels, but here's a pic. Anyway, since a few wheels used that style lug nut hopefully you can find some.

Thanks for sparking my memory ConeDoger.

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Thanks for info.