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Started by Peter L., April 09, 2018, 03:22:37 PM

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Peter L.

 Just a quick question about the rims for my KR. I found the date code stamped by the valve stem, but can't seem to find the C8 part number. According to Coralsnake.com there should be a regular part number as well. Is it stamped on the inside of the rim, necessitating the removal of the tire?
Maybe Pete can shed some light for me.

                        Thanks, Pete.
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

Coralsnake

The tire has to be off the rim, to see the numbers
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Peter L.

    Super! Thanks for the quick reply.

                         Pete.
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

Coralsnake

What are the numbers by the valve stem? In the center between the lugs?
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

whiteykr

You should have K28 or K38 in center of rim between lug holes besides the date by the tire stem. Hope this helps.

TLea

Quote from: whiteykr on April 09, 2018, 08:54:16 PM
You should have K28 or K38 in center of rim between lug holes besides the date by the tire stem. Hope this helps.
That is some of the markings there are others that don't have those

Peter L.

 Did not look closely at the center of the rim by the lug holes.
  To the left of the valve stem it is stamped  K2 with a 9 under it, and to the right of the valve stem it is stamped  20 60.
I'm going to remove the tire and look inside the rim for more numbers.

                      Pete.
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

Peter L.

  Also, there seems to be a blueish/grey paint mark on the inside of the rim, and some letters in white that I can't quite make out.
  ??
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

Coralsnake

I  think you are going to determine these are not original KR wheels...
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Peter L.

  I'm guessing you're probably right, considering the history of this car.  lol
Will the hubcaps fit on any 15x6 inch rim from that era, or were they unique to those cars?

              Thanks again,   Pete.
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

Coralsnake

The hubcaps will fit any 15 inch steel wheel
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Peter L.

  That's good to know, as I only have one wheel at the present. The car was pretty much parted out. See photos...... lol.
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

Mike Shally

i have a collected 3 sets of steel wheels with date codes at the valve stem.
Presemtly trying to assemble a set with early date codes in the center, 12 - 7 or earlier.
original owner, 68 Shelby judge, MCA Gold Card Judge, MCACN Shelby Judge

TLea

Quote from: Shally on April 10, 2018, 12:49:58 PM
i have a collected 3 sets of steel wheels with date codes at the valve stem.
Presemtly trying to assemble a set with early date codes in the center, 12 - 7 or earlier.
Might have 2 or 3 would possibly trade for later dates. Earlier more valuable

KR500

Quote from: Peter L. on April 10, 2018, 08:26:31 AM
Did not look closely at the center of the rim by the lug holes.
  To the left of the valve stem it is stamped  K2 with a 9 under it, and to the right of the valve stem it is stamped  20 60.
I'm going to remove the tire and look inside the rim for more numbers.

                      Pete.
Pete
I believe this wheel was made in 1969 as I have early 68MY wheels with K2 over 7 and what appears to be 1967 date codes. Also have later wheels with what appears to be 1968 date code that have K2 over an 8. Based on that, My assumption would be 7= the year 1967(Note: I have 2 1967 dated wheels that are blank in this area ), 8= the year 1968, 9= the year 1969. I would like any other input on 68 Shelby steel wheel info ( stamping #'s, dates ect.) from anyone. I have info from 23 wheels to date.
Rodney
Rodney Harrold,Ohio SAAC Rep,SAAC 68 Shelby Concourse Judge,68 GT500KR 02267