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1967 Ten spokes - Identify Original vs. Reproduction

Started by silverton_ford, August 09, 2019, 10:07:42 PM

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silverton_ford

I think there was quite a bit of discussion about 1967 ten spokes on the old forum, but of course I didn't retain it.....my mind has been too occupied with 1966 cars.   Can someone help show and explain any differences from original and reproduction 1967 ten spokes?   Are there manufacture changes?   How do you quickly identify between the two?   Counter sunk holes or spoke differences, machining differences, part numbers?

Thank you.

silverton_ford

I found some great information here.   http://www.thecoralsnake.com/spokes.HTML    ;D

The great site that keeps on giving.  Thank you for posting 10 years ago Pete!


Is it my eyes or are tapered spokes vs. straight spokes very slightly?   Hard to see from my computer screen.

Bob Gaines

Quote from: silverton_ford on August 09, 2019, 10:49:19 PM
I found some great information here.   http://www.thecoralsnake.com/spokes.HTML    ;D

The great site that keeps on giving.  Thank you for posting 10 years ago Pete!


Is it my eyes or are tapered spokes vs. straight spokes very slightly?   Hard to see from my computer screen.
I suppose the difference can be viewed as a matter of perception . To me for instance the tapered vs. straight is more then slight and very visible.Once you have seen a few comparisons it is hard to overlook the difference.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

67_1183

#3
QuoteThere is also a second version of the original wheel. It has no raised area on the backside, it also has no part number casting. The other features are the same.

That is the style that came on #1183.  Plenty of taper compared to curent offerings.

2nd owner of 67 GT500 #1183 since September 1976

J_Speegle

Here is another that could be used by the group as part of the exercise



Valve stem is countersunk
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

JD

Non tapers spoke wheel

Original not countersunk valve stem hole and taper for lug nut

Valve stem between spokes.

Countersunk valve stem hole with spot face for lug washer, lug has a shank
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

JD

Original style 10-spoke Lug nuts 
vs
much later version with shank and washer

'67 10 spoke rear pad, sorry a bit out-of-focus
vs
rear pad that is made to work with '68 caliper
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

JD

another of later version 10-spoke note countersunk valve stem hole and spot-faced lug hole

and with lug nut
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

silverton_ford

Great information!  Thank you.   I have learned a lot here.   Thank you.

Fast Fords

I have heard that some of the originals did not have a part # on the back of one of the spokes.  Is this true ?

KR500

Quote from: Fast Fords on August 10, 2019, 01:48:16 PM
I have heard that some of the originals did not have a part # on the back of one of the spokes.  Is this true ?
Yes this is true. I believe that the ones with out the numbers are the second version that is supposed to clear ( from experience some will, some won't ) the 68 & up single piston K/H calipers.
Rodney
Rodney Harrold,Ohio SAAC Rep,SAAC 68 Shelby Concourse Judge,68 GT500KR 02267

Coralsnake

Happy to update the info if we can come to an agreement
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

67BoB


JD

'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0