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Old 11-18-2013, 06:02 PM
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Hello,
Can some one help me out?
Are these original factory wheels?
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Old 11-18-2013, 08:26 PM
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No I do not think so.
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They look very familiar, but I can't think of the manufacturer at the moment. They are most definitely a late 70s/early 80s wheel, and most definitely never offered as an OE wheel on a Corvette.


And no, they're NOT AR Vectors or AP Turbo-Vecs.....
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Old 11-19-2013, 06:47 PM
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The car was manufactured for export to Europe..maybe that can help?
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Originally Posted by WindyG
The car was manufactured for export to Europe..maybe that can help?
I highly doubt it.


After another moment of thought, they look like a Turbo-Vec "knock-off", made by Rocket Wheels....
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ok thx..
I just bought the car for a off body restauration.
My intention is to remain the car in the condition he left the factory
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Western Cyclones maybe.
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Originally Posted by colanut
Western Cyclones maybe.
Nope, Cyclones are identical to AR Hurricanes....
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