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Posted by: young55961 Mar 13 2019, 10:08 AM
I need some education what to look for on purchasing FUCHS RIMS.
I saw some with black , some with white. Does that suppose to match the car body?
I saw some cap are plain some with logo on it. Which is original ?
Anything I should watch out for?
What is the reasonable price ?
Tks.
Billy
Posted by: ndfrigi Mar 13 2019, 10:10 AM
Hello, are you referring to 2.0 fuch wheels or 5 lug fuch wheels?
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 13 2019, 10:29 AM
Get a Fuchsing Education Time....... ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
1. focus on specifics ... its a big Fuching subject 
lottsa pun intended
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Posted by: young55961 Mar 13 2019, 11:50 AM
I need 4 lugs.
Do you think this is good deal ?
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/pts/d/long-beach-porsche-fuchs-914-polished/6837671457.html
Posted by: mepstein Mar 13 2019, 12:16 PM
I need 4 lugs.
Do you think this is good deal ?
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/pts/d/long-beach-porsche-fuchs-914-polished/6837671457.html
Yes. It cost that much to refinish a set and those look to be in top condition. $150/each is good for decent condition but $250/wheel is good if they are really nice.
*remember, you must use the proper lug bolts.
Edit - I took a closer look and the pedals look polished and the reliefs look painted, not anodized. If that’s the case, the wheels are a bit high. If you like them, try to get them for $1k.
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 13 2019, 12:45 PM
Factory center caps polished stainless.... emblems are usually sticker on
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 13 2019, 12:59 PM
Good deal? Not really. "Almost" being the key word. The white paint would have to come off and any curbing delt with. You need to be sure they are 'straight and true'. I think you could source a better set with a want to buy here. Esp for that kind of money. Don't forget the longer lug bolts. The short ones won't get the job done.
Posted by: bbrock Mar 13 2019, 01:11 PM
The white paint is not well done and looks like ass, even if you like the painted insets 
Worst is the giant chunk out of one of the rims. That's going to require welding. I can't post the image for some reason, but it is image 12.
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 13 2019, 01:14 PM
The set of 2 in the classifieds are more reasonable.
Now another set of 3 have been added. Make a deal for the best 4.
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 13 2019, 01:39 PM
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2012761
2.0L Fuchs 914 Price: see ad
I have (shipped prices):
(5) 2/'74 (4) nice, one a little less nice (the spare) $1,550 & includes a nice original center cap.
(4) 10/'73 one has a little rock ding (shown) $1,200
(5) 1/'73 two have a little rash, need weld repair (shown) $1,250
Top row = 2/'74
Middle row = 10/'73
Bottom row = 1/'73
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 13 2019, 01:41 PM
repo caps 914rubber.com
https://900designs-container.zoeysite.com/914/914-brakes-wheels/601-05-wheels-914
Posted by: burton73 Mar 13 2019, 01:53 PM
Billy,
Any painted black Fuchs 4 lug is almost for sure not real ones.
I want to point out to you that real is going to go up in value over the years and copies are cast not forged and I was just told that cast aluminum cannot be anodized innless it is a special material.
Factory look is best IMHO
It makes you feel good knowing that your Fuchs are real not fakes. Like a girlfriend! Natural nice ones are best.
Real Fuchs are Stronger as well.
Bob B
Posted by: burton73 Mar 13 2019, 01:54 PM
Get a Fuchsing Education Time.......
1. focus on specifics ... its a big Fuching subject
lottsa pun intendedThat is a PUN son!!
Bob B
Posted by: steuspeed Mar 13 2019, 02:40 PM
Polished petals and rim is factory. The background should be dull aluminum with some imperfections. They came that way. Factory caps in nice condition are hard to find. Most are dented and dinged. Also, most wheels have screwdriver marks on the wheel centers from idiots that didn't pop them off from the back side. I replaced mine with the machine aluminum ones from 914rubber and I prefer them over OEM. They also have a wider flange that covers most of the screwdriver marks that were on my wheels. The factory wheels are very strong and light 12lbs. You wont find anything in the after market close to that spec. One reason why people want these wheels. Expect to pay 600-800 for driver quality. 1000-1200 for super nice. Unless you want painted, raw finish is the way to go imo. I think the going rate to have them re-finished is about $250 per wheel. The clear anodize must be removed which adds to the cost.
Posted by: 914_7T3 Mar 13 2019, 09:06 PM
Here are photos of a recently restored set. Approx. $200 per wheel in SoCal
Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 13 2019, 09:06 PM
Any painted black Fuchs 4 lug is almost for sure not real ones.
That's not really the best way to identify them, though, as a lot of the real ones were painted by the original selling dealers. It's an obvious enough idea and provides a visible link to the "big brother" five-lug wheels, after all.
A better indicator is to look at the "windows" through the wheel. The real ones have a softer contour, very slightly rounded at the corners. The cast repros have a more sharp edge and pretty sharp corners. Add that to the painted recess, and you definitely have repros.
The third pic in http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=336806&st=0&gopid=2696752&# shows repro wheels.
--DD
Posted by: mepstein Mar 13 2019, 09:09 PM
Any painted black Fuchs 4 lug is almost for sure not real ones.
That's not really the best way to identify them, though, as a lot of the real ones were painted by the original selling dealers. It's an obvious enough idea and provides a visible link to the "big brother" five-lug wheels, after all.
A better indicator is to look at the "windows" through the wheel. The real ones have a softer contour, very slightly rounded at the corners. The cast repros have a more sharp edge and pretty sharp corners. Add that to the painted recess, and you definitely have repros.
The third pic in http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=336806&st=0&gopid=2696752&# shows repro wheels.
--DD
Harvey told me they used to paint them at the dealership because it helped them sell.
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 13 2019, 09:34 PM
Any painted black Fuchs 4 lug is almost for sure not real ones.
That's not really the best way to identify them, though, as a lot of the real ones were painted by the original selling dealers. It's an obvious enough idea and provides a visible link to the "big brother" five-lug wheels, after all.
A better indicator is to look at the "windows" through the wheel. The real ones have a softer contour, very slightly rounded at the corners. The cast repros have a more sharp edge and pretty sharp corners. Add that to the painted recess, and you definitely have repros.
The third pic in http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=336806&st=0&gopid=2696752&# shows repro wheels.
--DD
Harvey told me they used to paint them at the dealership because it helped them sell.
supposed to look more Porsche like.....wrong..they all did it ..In retro spect ....porsche had it right ..but pier pressure to Jon Q public made em wanna bees
Posted by: burton73 Mar 13 2019, 10:12 PM
Any painted black Fuchs 4 lug is almost for sure not real ones.
That's not really the best way to identify them, though, as a lot of the real ones were painted by the original selling dealers. It's an obvious enough idea and provides a visible link to the "big brother" five-lug wheels, after all.
A better indicator is to look at the "windows" through the wheel. The real ones have a softer contour, very slightly rounded at the corners. The cast repros have a more sharp edge and pretty sharp corners. Add that to the painted recess, and you definitely have repros.
The third pic in http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=336806&st=0&gopid=2696752&# shows repro wheels.
--DD
Harvey told me they used to paint them at the dealership because it helped them sell.
supposed to look more Porsche like.....wrong..they all did it ..In retro spect ....porsche had it right ..but pier pressure to Jon Q public made em wanna bees
I guess I am wrong but they look like shit to me.
Bob B
Posted by: mepstein Mar 14 2019, 05:54 AM
Any painted black Fuchs 4 lug is almost for sure not real ones.
That's not really the best way to identify them, though, as a lot of the real ones were painted by the original selling dealers. It's an obvious enough idea and provides a visible link to the "big brother" five-lug wheels, after all.
A better indicator is to look at the "windows" through the wheel. The real ones have a softer contour, very slightly rounded at the corners. The cast repros have a more sharp edge and pretty sharp corners. Add that to the painted recess, and you definitely have repros.
The third pic in http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=336806&st=0&gopid=2696752&# shows repro wheels.
--DD
Harvey told me they used to paint them at the dealership because it helped them sell.
supposed to look more Porsche like.....wrong..they all did it ..In retro spect ....porsche had it right ..but pier pressure to Jon Q public made em wanna bees
I guess I am wrong but they look like shit to me.
Bob B
But think of all the 80’s mods that look like crap now. And every Porsche was painted red.
Posted by: Freezin 914 Mar 14 2019, 06:00 AM
Ha! Yeeees! It seems they are all painted red!!!! Geeez! I have two that are red, but originally were not!
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 16 2019, 07:21 PM
The ones recently listed at 1k shipped looks to be a sweet deal. They should move quickly.
Posted by: larryM Mar 16 2019, 10:01 PM
wheels are all about how yo want to "look" at Starbucks or to attract the chics ?
you don't seem to be concerned about winning the Porsche Parade Concours
pay the price necessary for the "look" you want, and get on with it............
I need some education what to look for on purchasing FUCHS RIMS.
Billy
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