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Old 01-04-2009, 12:44 PM
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Greetings,

I know I'm dreaming but if anyone out there has or knows of a nos (or mint) 73 formula wheel that has not been restored and is in original condition please PM me in order to discuss.

Appreciate the look and any and all help,
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Old 01-04-2009, 02:51 PM
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Is there a difference between 73 and 76? I have a very nice steering wheel from a 76 formula.

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Old 01-04-2009, 02:59 PM
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Are your original wheels circumferential mold pattern, or race track mold pattern?

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Old 01-05-2009, 09:23 AM
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The 76 wheel is the same style (anodized spokes) however its grip is a smaller dimension. As far as how they where mfg'd you got me ????? never really looked to see if its a two piece mold pattern or not????????
I know that the production was pretty consistent across the board less the diameter of the grip changing over the years.
I can get and post the overall dimensions if that helps????????

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Old 01-05-2009, 04:43 PM
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Check for a mold seam on the outer edge vs two mold seams on the backside of the wheels. Mint is a tall order, because to me mint and NOS should look the same, except for perhaps screw mounting blemishes if it was a new car take-off.

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Old 01-05-2009, 05:07 PM
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There is one mold seam and it appears the original had the front mold large then the rear since the seam is more toward the rear of the wheel instead of being in the middle.
There are some wheels where the mold seam is in the middle but this was on the later series in which the diameter was change too.

Bottom line the wheel needs to be nice like new condition for a show car and the anodize spokes need to be correct compared to being painted which allot of the restored wheels have today.

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Bump, still looking for that B-Day present for myself and only have a hand full of days.

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Old 01-14-2009, 02:44 PM
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Ok, tomorrow is my b-day so if someone wants to make it a off of a killer start and an awesome year feel free to contact about this wheel.
Thanks for looking,
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Old 01-23-2009, 10:30 AM
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Boom, Pow, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! nothing to speak of but did talk to some regarding options.
Thanks to those who tried and offered to help but still looking for the correct wheel and appreciate any and all help.

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Old 01-25-2009, 04:21 PM
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Happen to know 'a guy' who has an NOS in GM box, Fat wheel with hub assy.

I'll have him try to check this week on grip circumference and anodizing of spokes.

Might be 2-3 weeks, though.

Him a busy boy right now.

But there is "some" hope for your quest.
You'll at least get a picture of it, at minimum. lol
Happy Bday !

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Old 01-25-2009, 04:48 PM
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What you REALLY need is a pair of these N.O.S. Brewster Green / Spread Eagle front floor mats !

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=586771

Talk about being the ultimatest thing in the whole world for a Brewster Green Machine !

WOW !!

I bet these could make a Green Car faster than a Red one.
Still wouldn't be quite as fast as a White one, but you'd be getting real dang close.

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Old 01-27-2009, 08:19 AM
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BVZ, thanks and I know there is one out there some where ??????

Appreciate the help in any way, shape, and/or form.

The floor mats I have are the typical hour glass shape one which are the re=pop's with the GM noted in the upper middle and yes there in black.
Like those green rears and to bad you dont having the matching fronts.

Bottom line for any poci judging your suppose to have all mats out of the car even if they came with it.
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Brewster

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Hey Barron, If anything possible please feel free to PM.
Thanks to all for looking,
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BUMP!

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Still looking for that wheel and thanks for looking!

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In an effort to learn more, I just took a look at the Formula wheel with hub that I've had in a box for over 20 years. It has a single mold pattern around the outer circuference of the wheel with a one inch diameter rim. What year or years is my wheel correct for? It was originally purchased, used, in 1986 for my 74 SD.

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In an effort to learn more, I just took a look at the Formula wheel with hub that I've had in a box for over 20 years. It has a single mold pattern around the outer circuference of the wheel with a one inch diameter rim. What year or years is my wheel correct for? It was originally purchased, used, in 1986 for my 74 SD.
I found the thread on Formula wheels (IC vs. ICX, fat vs. skinny, etc.) so I think I answered my own question. Thanks!

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I found the thread on Formula wheels (IC vs. ICX, fat vs. skinny, etc.) so I think I answered my own question. Thanks!
What is the answer?

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From what my friends and I have figured there where three different sizes of second gen wheels. The fatty (1-1/4"), middle (1-1/8"), thin (1"), all with black anodized spokes, but sporting different shaded hubs depending upon year........
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What is the answer?
I'm guessing that the one I have, without any IC or ICX markings on the back at the six o'clock position & the single seam around the outer circuference, with a hand grip dia. of 1" X 1 1/8" & the overall wheel dia. of 14 1/4", with the black metal spokes. Is probably for a mid 70s Firebird rather than an early 70s Firebird. Have I made any bad assumptions here?

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