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Old 02-28-2006, 02:16 AM
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Got them from someone professing to sell "original" XTs. Imagine my disappointment about 20 seconds after opening the box.

What you can't see in the pics is that the metal where the stamps are is lower than on either surrounding side. It is concave.

Also check out the far end of the X's they have a small circle like as if a scribe/punch or drill bit was used to help line the X up.

The stamps are deeper than any I have ever seen. Also, never seen a double stamped XT, much less two with a similar mistake back to back. Could happen I guess?

The grinding marks just crack me up, at this point. The for sale pics were not quite as detailed and these issues were not apparent.

Does anyone consider these to be factory originals based on experience?

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Old 02-28-2006, 02:27 AM
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Here's what some originals look like that I found my pile of stuff.










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Old 02-28-2006, 02:58 AM
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That really sucks...what the hell is this world coming to...when crap like this happens. I must be too trusting of a person, I guess...
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Old 02-28-2006, 03:17 AM
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Stephano...How about pics with the paint stripped off ?
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Old 02-28-2006, 03:27 AM
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What is the sellers name? I would like to avoid him. PM me with it if you don't want to post it.
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Old 02-28-2006, 05:41 AM
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Stefano sorry you are in the house of pain. The IF wheel apprears to be the exact same wheel, just the Pontiac version I believe. Also beware there is an actual "repro" of the XT wheel on the market . I haven't seen them personally, but I know they are out there now. Stop by if you want to look over some original wheels in person for reference.
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Old 02-28-2006, 06:05 AM
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I'm interested in buying IF or those repop XT wheels if I find the vendor. My 69 Camaro came with 14" wheels, but Im still not certain what specs they are (14x6"??). I would like to simulate a realistic factory look....
Below pic is as I bought and before misc detailing and adding of accurate parts and pieces.......


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Old 02-28-2006, 06:57 AM
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Chuck call Terry the wheel pimp here in Wa, cant recall if it was him or someone else that said that kelsey or whoever made these back when are doing them again...fact or fiction this was at the last swap meet I heard this info, kinda shocked me...
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Old 02-28-2006, 07:11 AM
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Chuck, 14 x 7 steel wheels would be correct. Haven't seen the repops yet..someone told me they had some at Carlisle last year..not sure.. IF wheels are a good choice if you can find them. If you are not worried about codes then consider having Stockton Wheel make you some. They made me a set of 15 x 7 using old 14" wheels and then modifying. 4 1/2" backspacing...they look good and you can run a 15" wheel/tire..tw
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Old 02-28-2006, 07:30 AM
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I think Allcamaro had some repos here awhile back.
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