Dating on KH steel wheels

[Michael G.]

I'm considering selling the four KH steel wheels of which came from a mid production '65 Corvette. I've noticed that two of the wheels are dated, the other two as of yet am not seeing a date. Most likely a matched set of four however what if any impact would this have regarding selling price?

[Michael M.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

Michael, all the original 1965-66 KH steel wheels I have seen all had a date stamp. That is always the first thing I look for if the tire is not mounted to the wheel. I am not saying the other two wheels that are not date stamped do not belong to the other two wheels that are date stamped. But, usually a matched set of wheels are date stamped with the same date or dates that are close. Even GM service replacement wheels #3869156 have a date stamp.

[David L.]

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I have seen original 65-66 Corvette wheels dated with just the month, no year stamp. I even had one that did not have any date at all but it had a white sticker with the part number 3869156 (over the counter wheel). The guys stamping the date codes on the wheel were not perfect, just human, like everyone else. The 3869156 wheels sold over the counter in the early 1980's were stamped by the valve hole.

Dave

[Tom D.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

Here's an example service "over the counter" steel wheel for disk brakes, 1965-1966. Note the valve stem markings, not seen on Original "OEM" production wheels.

[Michael G.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

I have seen original 65-66 Corvette wheels dated with just the month, no year stamp. I even had one that did not have any date at all but it had a white sticker with the part number 3869156 (over the counter wheel). The guys stamping the date codes on the wheel were not perfect, just human, like everyone else. The 3869156 wheels sold over the counter in the early 1980's were stamped by the valve hole.

Dave

As stated in my earlier post all 4 wheel have the correct early KH markings, two distintive dates of 12/64 and 2/65 however do not see dating on the other two. All 4 match up in condition and I'm sure it's like you say not all wheels got dated.

Now....back to my original inquiry, I don't see this affecting sell price when sold....dependent on the purchaser I guess?

[David L.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

Back in the March 1980 I bought five new 3869156 over-the-counter wheels from my local Chev. dealer which were special ordered. The oldest one was stamped "K 1 8 3 (valve hole) 16" (March 16, 1978 or maybe 1968) by the valve hole and "15 X 5 1/2 JK", "K-1-8", "B", and "17" (Feb. 17, 1978 or maybe 1968) stamped on the "inside". On the face there were stamps on the "bumps" as follows: " "K 1" over "8", "B", and "27" (Feb. 27, 1978 or maybe 1968).

I believe the stampings near the valve hole began in 1967 and included a 2-letter identification code as well. Over-the-counter 3869156 wheels never had a 2-letter identification code.

Dave

[David L.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

Now....back to my original inquiry, I don't see this affecting sell price when sold....dependent on the purchaser I guess?

I generally agree but everyone has an opinion.

BTW, I once owned an original 1965 Corvette 15 X 5 1/2" wheel that was riveted instead of welded. The date was "12 64". There was sealer on the rivets.

Dave

[John R.]

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Michael, I have a set (4) JK code 65-66 wheels that have the Kelsey stamps on the inside, but no date, month or year, on all 4. These wheels are not the over the counter as they do not have the stamping by the valve stem. I really do not think there would be any value difference. I guess non dated makes them work for any 65-66, correct?? I would think they would be easier to sell. Just my 2 cents.

[Michael G.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

Michael, I have a set (4) JK code 65-66 wheels that have the Kelsey stamps on the inside, but no date, month or year, on all 4. These wheels are not the over the counter as they do not have the stamping by the valve stem. I really do not think there would be any value difference. I guess non dated makes them work for any 65-66, correct?? I would think they would be easier to sell. Just my 2 cents.

Inclined to agree John. Now.....here's the nutty thing regarding dated wheels or non-dated as a matter fact. When mounted no one knows what date if any.

[Ronald L.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

Oh but it will bug some and air in a tire is not forever.

[Jeff P.]

Re: Dating on KH steel wheels

Service replacements