Date code on wheel looks weird

[Rick T.]

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.

[Dallas K.]

Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

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

[Paul D.]

Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

Looks like area was sand or bead blasted. Chip

[Rick T.]

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.

[Gary B.]

Re: Date code on wheel looks weird

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

Gary

[Rick T.]

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