Saddle wheel on Ebay

[sharpie1972]

I would be very wary of this wheel on Ebay. It appears to be a black wheel painted saddle color: http://www.ebay.com/itm/72-Chevy-Tru...sories&vxp=mtr Sharpie

[sameyrasmea72]

Good eye !! I would still like to get it for $46 though.

[sharpie1972]

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Good eye !! I would still like to get it for $46 though.

I sent him a message and he claims it is an original saddle wheel..... kinda strange with the black showing through! Sharpie

[sameyrasmea72]

Originally Posted by sharpie1972

I sent him a message and he claims it is an original saddle wheel..... kinda strange with the black showing through! Sharpie

I give him the benefit of the doubt that he THINKS it is an original saddle wheel. Every original wheel that I have seen has been a solid color from the outside in.

[twouvakind]

I wonder if he'll throw in the Dale Earnhardt Jr. OEM S&P shakers!

[HeavyMetalChevy]

OMFG!!!! did you guys see what it went for??? one of his buddies HAD TO bid that up so no one would get it for that cheap. If not I am selling all my wheels on Ebay. holy moley!!

[67c10rustbuket]

Thats nothing compared to this $1800 "NOS" 82 square body wheel from the 73-87 message board!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=521060

[special-K]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalChevy

OMFG!!!! did you guys see what it went for??? one of his buddies HAD TO bid that up so no one would get it for that cheap. If not I am selling all my wheels on Ebay. holy moley!!

That wasn't a restored wheel,I don't think. I didn't post anything earlier because I wanted to bid on it...but forgot. I would have paid that for it. I think it was a fine original example. In '91 I paid about that much for my N.O.S. saddle wheel because even then that was an amazing find and just what I needed. I never ended up using it and still reserved about putting it in My '72. Although I'm still stuck on keeping it (i case my truck mysteriously ends up being show quality) but if I "did" decide to sell it,I would ask $500. Especially seeing what repros cost,nice OEM,1/2 decent OEM,and restored are going for.

Here's mine for comparison:

[67c10rustbuket]

So I guess I did not know are the 69 - 72 wheels solid colored plastic? both of my 67-8 wheels are painted body color over black plastic. Good info if that is a painted/restored wheel.

[special-K]

Yes,'68-earlier wheels were painted over black molded material and 69-72 were molded in color. From '73-on all wheels were molded black and remained black...no more color-matched wheels.

[sharpie1972]

Originally Posted by special-K

That wasn't a restored wheel,I don't think. I didn't post anything earlier because I wanted to bid on it...but forgot. I would have paid that for it. I think it was a fine original example. In '91 I paid about that much for my N.O.S. saddle wheel because even then that was an amazing find and just what I needed. I never ended up using it and still reserved about putting it in My '72. Although I'm still stuck on keeping it (i case my truck mysteriously ends up being show quality) but if I "did" decide to sell it,I would ask $500. Especially seeing what repros cost,nice OEM,1/2 decent OEM,and restored are going for.

Here's mine for comparison:

Hey Tim, If you compare your original metal hub on the back to the one on Ebay notice the difference there as well. That one also had the potential to be a re-pop black wheel that was painted saddle. Maybe we will hear from the new owner and the mystery will be solved! Sharpie

[VWNate1]

I bought a light green steering wheel from The Truck Shop and it's the DeLuxe Green , not the base green I want & need , it's flimsy & flexes way too much but at least it doesn't have the HUGE GAPING GAPS my original cracked up wheel did .

I've contacted some re casting places and they say there's not enough call for these so I'd be the first one to the tune of $700 as I'd have to pay for the mould.... .

Dammit .

[HeavyMetalChevy]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

I bought a light green steering wheel from The Truck Shop and it's the DeLuxe Green , not the base green I want & need , it's flimsy & flexes way too much but at least it doesn't have the HUGE GAPING GAPS my original cracked up wheel did .

I've contacted some re casting places and they say there's not enough call for these so I'd be the first one to the tune of $700 as I'd have to pay for the mould.... .

Dammit .

I will be restoring many a wheel and I can bet they will be magnificent beautiful, durable, and classy. Kinda like my ex before she dated me!!!

[sharpie1972]

Wheel sold for $310.35 in the previous auction, but now it's relisted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/72-Chevy-Tru...sories&vxp=mtr I guess we get to see what a black wheel painted saddle brings a second time! Sharpie

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalChevy

I will be restoring many a wheel and I can bet they will be magnificent beautiful, durable, and classy. Kinda like my ex before she dated me!!!

When will this blessed event occur ? .

[HeavyMetalChevy]

Originally Posted by sharpie1972

Wheel sold for $310.35 in the previous auction, but now it's relisted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/72-Chevy-Tru...sories&vxp=mtr I guess we get to see what a black wheel painted saddle brings a second time! Sharpie

I just seen this last night as well. Same exact wheel. WTH is going on here?

[67c10rustbuket]

There isn't any feedback from the first auction. Maybe the buyer figured it out wasn't NOS and filed a claim?? He has a few other high dollar NOS parts in his feedback like a $770 NOS glovebox door

[bollybib]

Originally Posted by special-K

That wasn't a restored wheel,I don't think. I didn't post anything earlier because I wanted to bid on it...but forgot. I would have paid that for it. I think it was a fine original example. In '91 I paid about that much for my N.O.S. saddle wheel because even then that was an amazing find and just what I needed. I never ended up using it and still reserved about putting it in My '72. Although I'm still stuck on keeping it (i case my truck mysteriously ends up being show quality) but if I "did" decide to sell it,I would ask $500. Especially seeing what repros cost,nice OEM,1/2 decent OEM,and restored are going for.

Here's mine for comparison:

That wheel would look so bi+chen in my truck.

[HeavyMetalChevy]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

When will this blessed event occur ? .

When people tell me what colors they want. I will order some OEM saddle paint if people show interest. Exact color match...hardcore acrylic enamel. Once it gets baked on it is NOT coming off. PM me if you want.

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalChevy

When people tell me what colors they want. I will order some OEM saddle paint if people show interest. Exact color match...hardcore acrylic enamel. Once it gets baked on it is NOT coming off. PM me if you want.

I'm VERY interested ! no PM needed , if folks want this , they should say so and pony up now .

As my old wheel is cracked , I guees you'd re paint my new repop light green wheel ? .

I like not having gaping cracks but the wrong shade of green , sorely vexes me

Cost ? .

[HeavyMetalChevy]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

I'm VERY interested ! no PM needed , if folks want this , they should say so and pony up now .

As my old wheel is cracked , I guees you'd re paint my new repop light green wheel ? .

I like not having gaping cracks but the wrong shade of green , sorely vexes me

Cost ? .

What year and actual color code you going for? I will check on the paint.

[stllookn]

Many of the wheels were painted from the factory. I have the original wheel for my 1968 50th Anniversary that was painted from the factory. I have seen many wheels old cars and trucks that are worn through and are black under the paint or whatever coating was used. Just my $0.02.

[HeavyMetalChevy]

Originally Posted by stllookn

Many of the wheels were painted from the factory. I have the original wheel for my 1968 50th Anniversary that was painted from the factory. I have seen many wheels old cars and trucks that are worn through and are black under the paint or whatever coating was used. Just my $0.02.

Interesting! Nice input.. ALso...do you happen to like Longhorn's??? Just a wild guess.

[sharpie1972]

Originally Posted by stllookn

Many of the wheels were painted from the factory. I have the original wheel for my 1968 50th Anniversary that was painted from the factory. I have seen many wheels old cars and trucks that are worn through and are black under the paint or whatever coating was used. Just my $0.02.

This is true on 67/68 wheels. All original 69-72 wheels are cast in a solid cover. A painted wheel will work just fine, but should be advertised as such. Sharpie

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalChevy

What year and actual color code you going for? I will check on the paint.

1969 .

The dark green , I don't know what the color code is ~ is there maybe a link to color codes & paint chips I can view ? .

TIA ,