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Re: Shelby wheels "found"

To: "Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." <nugentmd@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Shelby wheels "found"
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 23:15:30 -0700
Anybody want a set of Shelby slotted wheels?  I happen to have a set of 5.5" x 
13 ones that ARE for sale.

They are in good shape and will fit Spits, GT6's, TR7 or TR8.

Joe

"Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D." wrote:
> 
> While sorting through the parts "thrown in" with my most recent
> purchase, what to my wondering eyes did appear, but four little wheels
> so quaint and so dear (sorry, I won't do that again).
> 
> All four are 6.5" x 13" and in really great shape - no dings, pitting,
> or curb rash.  They must be of fairly early manufacture since I also
> came across a Shelby wheel brochure which included fitments for cars
> through 1982, and this design was no longer offered.  They do appear to
> be authentic, though, and two of them still have Goodyear Blue Streaks
> mounted.  I remember buying those in the late 1960s.
> 
> For insurance purposes, I'll need to establish a value - any ideas?  You
> can see them at http://home1.gte.net/nugentmd/shelbywheels.htm  They are
> NOT for sale.
> 
> Assuming they fit, I think I'll polish them and put them on the Spitfire
> 3500 - they're so retro, and the aluminum matches my engine block!
> 
> Gotta go buy a Lotto ticket - I'm feeling LUCKY!
> 
> --
> Mike
> Renton, WA
> >>---------->   914 Lite 2.5 is being parted out:
> http://home1.gte.net/NugentMD/914litepartsforsale.htm

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