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post Jun 19 2018, 11:27 AM
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Can anyone steer me in the right direction I have the chance to buy some 6x15 Fuchs dated 8/73 and 7/73 they appear to have a heart shape at the valve stems and look pretty decent for a driver are these worth 1500.00 and what pit falls should I look for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 19 2018, 12:54 PM
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I did not know what date the hearts were made but they go from $500-1000 each.
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post Jun 19 2018, 01:15 PM
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1973 wheels would not have hearts
They would have to be the “flat” style of Fuchs and not the more valuable deep style by 1973
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post Jun 19 2018, 01:36 PM
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post Jun 19 2018, 01:42 PM
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It’s been a few years but I haven’t seen too much price escalation on Fuchs. Those are desirable matching years, but non deep 6s sell all the time for 1000 to 1200 for driver quality sets. Look for gouging in the lug sockets, pitting on the face, flaking of the anodizing, deep curb rash on the lips.
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post Jun 19 2018, 01:55 PM
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post Jun 19 2018, 02:20 PM
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Pit falls???
Unless your car has already been modified to accept the five lug wheels, you are going to have to spend money on that too.
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post Jun 19 2018, 02:32 PM
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And tires will be a challenge.. Though firestone makes a decent driver tire and toyo fot performance..

See my thread..
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post Jun 19 2018, 03:16 PM
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Get some 16" reproduction wheels and save $$$. No refinishing required. Lots of choices including Boxster, 911, 944. Good tire selection too.
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post Jun 19 2018, 04:09 PM
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I like real Fuchs. Lighter, stronger, look better and have been steadily climbing in price. I doubt they will ever go down. The 911 crowd provides a strong demand for them.
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post Jun 19 2018, 05:32 PM
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Bought them so now I can't turn back they are 7/72 flat sixes but I like um
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post Jun 19 2018, 05:48 PM
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QUOTE(Front yard mechanic @ Jun 19 2018, 07:32 PM) *

Bought them so now I can't turn back they are 7/72 flat sixes but I like um

That’s the most important part.
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