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  • Rick T.
    Frequent User
    • September 20, 2015
    • 48

    Date code on wheel looks weird

    I would like some opinions on this rally wheel that I purchased on-line. It was delivered recently and the metal where the date code is stamped was either cleaned with some industrial cleaner that is probably only legal in Kurdistan or it's been faked.

    It was not that noticeable in the pictures online as it is now that it's in my house with good lighting.

    Let me know what you think.
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    1972 4-speed Convertible
    Elkhart Green, Black Vinyl Interior
    2017 Regional Top Flight Award, Redmond Oregon
    NW Chapter Member
  • Dallas K.
    Frequent User
    • March 1, 2003
    • 58

    #2
    Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

    That is a 8" Corvette wheel, made on Nov. 9, 1971 for a 1972.

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    • Paul D.
      Very Frequent User
      • September 30, 1996
      • 491

      #3
      Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

      Looks like area was sand or bead blasted. Chip

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      • Rick T.
        Frequent User
        • September 20, 2015
        • 48

        #4
        Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

        My car is a December 1971 build date so the code is reasonable. I hope you are right about it being bead blasted. I'm still waiting for response from seller.
        1972 4-speed Convertible
        Elkhart Green, Black Vinyl Interior
        2017 Regional Top Flight Award, Redmond Oregon
        NW Chapter Member

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        • Gary B.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • February 1, 1997
          • 7018

          #5
          Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

          I agree with Paul. It has a classic, frosted bead blast look.

          Gary

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          • Rick T.
            Frequent User
            • September 20, 2015
            • 48

            #6
            Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

            Yep, the seller just confirmed that he had the area of the date code media blasted to make it easier to read.

            Thanks again

            Rick
            1972 4-speed Convertible
            Elkhart Green, Black Vinyl Interior
            2017 Regional Top Flight Award, Redmond Oregon
            NW Chapter Member

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