KO Wheel Help
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KO Wheel Help
I am trying to determine if the knock-offs on my 65 are real or repros.
The markings are as follows:
DOT-T
306 065
KMC Wheel
0303A
02 240A
Any thoughts?
The markings are as follows:
DOT-T
306 065
KMC Wheel
0303A
02 240A
Any thoughts?
Last edited by teasipper; Jan 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Bandera Texas
Appear to be REPO'S. Originals had no DOT.....and KH stamp for Kelsy Hayes. Back of the spinners did not say MADE IN CHINA either.
Drifting
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From: Manitowoc WI
I'm just curious. What is the going price on a set of original KO wheels these days and did the original set include a 5th wheel for the spare? My spare tire and KO wheel are originals that have never been on the car yet.
Here's the best shot I have available of their condition at present, and I'm aware that they do not have the brushed cones but they have been on my car since before I purchased in '68.
Here's the best shot I have available of their condition at present, and I'm aware that they do not have the brushed cones but they have been on my car since before I purchased in '68.
Last edited by Revette; Jan 28, 2011 at 01:16 PM.
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From: Kirtland Ohio
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Kirtland Ohio
I'm just curious. What is the going price on a set of original KO wheels these days and did the original set include a 5th wheel for the spare? My spare tire and KO wheel are originals that have never been on the car yet.
Here's the best shot I have available of their condition at present, and I'm aware that they do not have the brushed cones but they have been on my car since before I purchased in '68.
Here's the best shot I have available of their condition at present, and I'm aware that they do not have the brushed cones but they have been on my car since before I purchased in '68.
Racer
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KO wheel
The first reprodutions cast in s Calif cast KH in thier wheel with western wheel. about 500 sets were cast and sold until KH sued for infringment so even though they are repros they are rare from a nastagia point of view I had a set and got first hand info from a gentlman who worked at western hope this helps
Le Mans Master
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From: Kirtland Ohio
The first reprodutions cast in s Calif cast KH in thier wheel with western wheel. about 500 sets were cast and sold until KH sued for infringment so even though they are repros they are rare from a nastagia point of view I had a set and got first hand info from a gentlman who worked at western hope this helps
Instructor
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I appologize but I must take this chance as a shot in the dark:
Does anone have a spare wheel for sale with his markings:
WESTERNWHEEL CORP. K-H
306065
15 x 6
BC2290
I'd like to have an identical 5th wheel, but do not intend to have a "bitsa".
Does anone have a spare wheel for sale with his markings:
WESTERNWHEEL CORP. K-H
306065
15 x 6
BC2290
I'd like to have an identical 5th wheel, but do not intend to have a "bitsa".
Safety Car
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From: Bandera Texas
The first reprodutions cast in s Calif cast KH in thier wheel with western wheel. about 500 sets were cast and sold until KH sued for infringment so even though they are repros they are rare from a nastagia point of view I had a set and got first hand info from a gentlman who worked at western hope this helps
Recent sets of "ORIGINAL KELSY HAYES" wheels have been $1500 per wheel including spinner and hub.
Corvette USA (www.corvetteusa.com) in San Diego is making a very nice reproduction today of 64-6 Knock off and 67 Bolt on. I believe the price is around $2500 for 5 wheels.
Used reproduction sets are around 1200-2000 depending on condition and sets of 4 or 5.
Today everyone thinks 63-67 Corvettes came with knock offs and side pipes.
Truth is the original wheels were an expensive option and not that many were made. 806 sets in 64 at $322.80 each, 1116 sets in 65 and 1194 sets in 66 is all that were made.
That is 3116 total sets for 3 years, or 15580 total wheels. Add 10% for service parts and Chevrolet probably did not buy but 18000 wheels total over three years.
67 production of the bolt on was only 720 sets, and they cost $236.30.
