Is my teak wheel real?
08-04-2018, 09:28 AM
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its a horrible reproduction I'll give you 200 bucks for it..
years ago I was told how to tell them apart. but as years went by I forgot. so hopefully someone can for you. the car looks great
years ago I was told how to tell them apart. but as years went by I forgot. so hopefully someone can for you. the car looks great
08-04-2018, 09:45 AM
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What I have read on this forum that the OEM wheels have smoother finger grooves than the Freeman-made wheels, which have sharper edges. But even the Freeman's are desirable today.
08-04-2018, 09:51 AM
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Probably a dozen threads on this so do a search. Here are a few:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4153666-teak.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4116957-original-65-66-teak-wheel-2.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4153666-teak.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4116957-original-65-66-teak-wheel-2.html
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08-04-2018, 11:13 AM
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This is my original '66 wheel. The teak is an distinct open grain compared to the Freeman wheels.
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08-05-2018, 07:38 AM
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We might have a better idea if we had a picture of the backside showing the finger grooves. Also my repro had sharp edges on the metal spokes before I "eased" them with a small file. Not sure if that is typical or not. But that's a good looking wheel - I wouldn't take up Nowhere Man's offer for it if I were you. 
08-05-2018, 07:43 AM
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We might have a better idea if we had a picture of the backside showing the finger grooves. Also my repro had sharp edges on the metal spokes before I "eased" them with a small file. Not sure if that is typical or not. But that's a good looking wheel - I wouldn't take up Nowhere Man's offer for it if I were you.
