Norton Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I was lucky enough to acquire mine a while ago, without paying the extortionist prices some were asking. At the time, a number of others were looking for them (or something similar). Here they are... http://www.shelbystore.com/product-p/sh0069.htm I'm not sure why but, ironically, Shelby's product page includes a picture of my engine bay. Too bad there are no royalties involved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Actually $300 bucks isn't that bad considering I have seen some sets asking upwards of $700.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I'm not sure why but, ironically, Shelby's product page includes a picture of my engine bay. Too bad there are no royalties involved... Because it's purdy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I'm not sure why but, ironically, Shelby's product page includes a picture of my engine bay. Too bad there are no royalties involved... How did SPP get a photo of your engine compartment, did you send one to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Rich Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I see they are for 10-14 models. Would be nice to see them for the 07-09 also. I've been looking for a set at a reasonable price for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyEra08 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I see they are for 10-14 models. Would be nice to see them for the 07-09 also. I've been looking for a set at a reasonable price for years. yea same here. it looks like it doesnt include a power steering cap that is why it isnt for the 2007-2009 models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Just ordered a set.dumb question,what is the t shaped billet for Thanks for posting the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 T-Shape is the oil Dipstick if I remember correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) How did SPP get a photo of your engine compartment, did you send one to them? I did not send it to them, but I'm sure it's one of the many pics of my car I've posted online. I just found it ironic that, with the number of vehicles Shelby converts, someone used an Internet pic of my car (that's never been to Shelby HQ) to market the caps. Original photo of my engine... Just ordered a set.dumb question,what is the t shaped billet for Thanks for posting the link carnut12 is correct - the T-shaped piece is for the dipstick. Edited September 14, 2017 by Norton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I did not send it to them, but I'm sure it's one of the many pics of my car I've posted online. I just found it ironic that, with the number of vehicles Shelby converts, someone used an Internet pic of my car (that's never been to Shelby HQ) to market the caps. I agree and that's why I was asking about the photo. So much easier to walk out into the shop for a photo then to search the internet which made me think perhaps there was a back story to the photo SPP used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 On back order for 3 weeks.no wonder they have a sale,they don't have stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 On back order for 3 weeks.no wonder they have a sale,they don't have stock. In fairness, they're not on sale. They're just available to the general public for the first time - lots of pent-up demand, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 It says "NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC".In my book that's a sale.and when you order them it didn't day anything about a 3 week back order,God willing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Years ago you had to prove you owned a KR to get these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 T-Shape is the oil Dipstick if I remember correctly Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Years ago you had to prove you owned a KR to get these. Then, you had to prove you owned a Shelby-converted vehicle with a CSM number, that was originally equipped with them. Then, you could pay ridiculous amounts of money to Internet "capitalists," unless you knew somebody who could/would get them for you at cost. Now, anybody who wants them can buy them for a comparatively reasonable price. (Long overdue, IMO.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra 07 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 they still are 3 wk b/o - means they start shipping in 6 wk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Ok great.they came.got all of them on except for oil stick The yellow one is held on by a small brad that goes thru the metal stick and thru a 2nd hole in yellow piece.the new one only had one hole and the stock pin won't fit,hole is too small.any thoughts.didn't see a new pin in package.and only one hole doesn't seem right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiPerGT500 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Ok great.they came.got all of them on except for oil stick The yellow one is held on by a small brad that goes thru the metal stick and thru a 2nd hole in yellow piece.the new one only had one hole and the stock pin won't fit,hole is too small.any thoughts.didn't see a new pin in package.and only one hole doesn't seem right. Tap the rolled pin out to remove the oil stick from the yellow handle.I used a small punch the same size as the pin, lightly tap but firm. Also remove the rubber o-ring from the yellow handle, you'll need it on the new Shelby handle. To put the oil stick on the Shelby piece you'll need to get a very small allen wrench and back the threaded screw out. Then insert the oil stick, and re-tighten. Its a little tricky to align, but not hard. NOTE: On the Shelby handle, thats not a hole you're seeing, its a threaded allen head screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thanks.ill try that.my eyes aren't what they used to be so couldn't see the Allen threaded pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMachiavelli Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I did not send it to them, but I'm sure it's one of the many pics of my car I've posted online. I just found it ironic that, with the number of vehicles Shelby converts, someone used an Internet pic of my car (that's never been to Shelby HQ) to market the caps. Original photo of my engine... IMG_0016.JPG carnut12 is correct - the T-shaped piece is for the dipstick. I'm not excusing doing it, but a lot of sites, forums included, reserve the right to use any photo posted or hosted by their site. You probably posted it on this site, they thought it was a good pic, and so they decided to use it. I used to be a staff writer for an online publication that managed numerous forums and that is how we got the vast majority of our pics for the articles we published. I guess it can be chalked up to the cost of taking advantage of a "free" forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hiper. What is the size Allen wrench you used.and is it metric.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Of. Got it. Its 0.7mm. Didn't realize I had a complete metric allen set.so its done.thanks for all advice,esp about Allen wrench and saving the ring washer from old yellow dipstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 You guys helped me alot on,installing my billet oil dip stick handle.but have one more question.from a design viewpoint it seems the metal dip rod is only supported on one side.the pin is so thin seems it would bend down over time.I can't tell if there's a female fitting inside on the opposite side that The pin goes into.I stopped turning the pin with my Allen wrench when the pin was flush with outside of dip stick holder So didnt tighten it down for fear it would go inside shaft.any thoughts.did i miss the female holder.should just turn a little more.thanks so much. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 You guys helped me alot on,installing my billet oil dip stick handle.but have one more question.from a design viewpoint it seems the metal dip rod is only supported on one side.the pin is so thin seems it would bend down over time.I can't tell if there's a female fitting inside on the opposite side that The pin goes into.I stopped turning the pin with my Allen wrench when the pin was flush with outside of dip stick holder So didnt tighten it down for fear it would go inside shaft.any thoughts.did i miss the female holder.should just turn a little more.thanks so much. Bob Bob, it sounds to me like you better make sure that the set screw (Allen screw) goes all the way down and makes contact with the flat on the dipstick or you could risk losing the dipstick inside the engine! After you tighten the set screw make sure you can't easily pull the dipstick out of the handle. I would assume (if memory serves me right) that the dipstick should "bottom out" when inserted into the handle, then tighten the screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks.I'm sure I've got it thru the hole.but thanks for caution.as I said in my note,since there's no hole on other side of housing.then all the thrust when pulling dipstick out will go to the very thin attached on one end,pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks.I'm sure I've got it thru the hole.but thanks for caution.as I said in my note,since there's no hole on other side of housing.then all the thrust when pulling dipstick out will go to the very thin attached on one end,pin. Okay, my apologies I didn't realize the set screw went through a hole in the dipstick. I would still make sure the set screw is tight so it doesn't vibrate loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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