GTS Wheels on ebay

**Absinth** · 25-06-2010, 03:26 PM

These would be good buying if you got them for the start price of $1000. They are correct for HX-HZ with the squared off trim rings and long tail Lion caps.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWAX:IT

**jennie285** · 25-06-2010, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Absinth

These would be good buying if you got them for the start price of $1000. They are correct for HX-HZ with the squared off trim rings and long tail Lion caps.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Prob a bit too much for us at this stage....didn't the description on them say HQ tho or are they the same...the spray painter told me that there were two sorts....one rounded and one flat, I have the ones of the red van only they are very rusty...you can tell me if they can be resurected when you are here:D

**Absinth** · 25-06-2010, 03:54 PM

The rims are the same from HQ through to HZ but they are date stamped if you really want to get anal and made by different manufacturers. HQ had the rounded trim rings, not positive on HJ but HX and HZ had the squared trim rings.

Your original trim rings should be able to be re-chromed as long as the rust is only surface. Will have to check the ones I have as I seem to recall them being stainless steel like the HG GTS hubcaps..... :confused:

**agr071** · 25-06-2010, 06:12 PM

I know this Ebayer.
He is a member of our Van Club. :D
His name is Damo and a really nice bloke to match.

**jennie285** · 25-06-2010, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Absinth

Your original trim rings should be able to be re-chromed as long as the rust is only surface. Will have to check the ones I have as I seem to recall them being stainless steel like the HG GTS hubcaps..... :confused:

They are rusted through, the spray painter said not to soda blast them as they would blow holes through them

If you have any other ideas how to sort them...I am up for options.....

Originally Posted by agr071

I know this Ebayer.
He is a member of our Van Club. :D
His name is Damo and a really nice bloke to match.

Agro is that the guy that I am dealing with or the one Absinth has suggested?

**agr071** · 25-06-2010, 06:37 PM

Sorry Jennie, It's the one you are dealing with.

**ozbox** · 26-06-2010, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Absinth

The rims are the same from HQ through to HZ but they are date stamped if you really want to get anal and made by different manufacturers. HQ had the rounded trim rings, not positive on HJ but HX and HZ had the squared trim rings.

Your original trim rings should be able to be re-chromed as long as the rust is only surface. Will have to check the ones I have as I seem to recall them being stainless steel like the HG GTS hubcaps..... :confused:

the rims are not the same from hq thru to hz....hq up to end of 73 was a canadian manufactured rim specifically taken from pontiacs...the centre star piece is more defined on its edges and you have stamping next to the valves on the outer edge...
74 on they are made by roh in australia and the stampings and date codes are under the tyre..the star section is less defined on its edges...
trim rings for hq are square edged...none are rounded edges...trim rings were also an accessory and not factory fitted equipment..

**Absinth** · 26-06-2010, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by ozbox

trim rings for hq are square edged...none are rounded edges...trim rings were also an accessory and not factory fitted equipment..

Touche Greg.... (that's my old man moment for the week) :o The rounded trim rings are aftermarket accessories..... however... I am led to believe the squared off trim rings... Holden part No. 2823098 were a factory fitted optional extra on Rally type and steel 6.00x14 wheels the same as the radio, front and rear spoilers etc. if initially ordered with these options... or ... were all Holden accessories dealer fitted once the vehicle was delivered to the Dealership.

[QUOTE=ozbox;4504]the rims are not the same from hq thru to hz....hq up to end of 73 was a canadian manufactured rim specifically taken from pontiacs...the centre star piece is more defined on its edges and you have stamping next to the valves on the outer edge...
74 on they are made by roh in australia and the stampings and date codes are under the tyre..the star section is less defined on its edges...QUOTE]

As I stated.... they are date stamped and made by different manufacturers (therefor minor manufacturing differences) but essentially they are the same Rally II type rim on HQ through to HZ. Again if you want to get more anal HZ Rally II rims were colour coded on GTS.

I also just checked my parts manuals and there are actually three different part numbers for Rally II rims....
HQ...... part No. 492351
HJ....... part No. 9930999
HX-HZ..part No. 9942307

HZ also lists Wheel asm - 6.00x14.....GTS....part No. 9947521 which I take to be the colour coding of the Rally rim however it is not listed as a Rally type.

**ozbox** · 26-06-2010, 07:27 PM

yes but we need to get anal in some areas......why spend 30 to 40 k to do a correct resto and have some prick like me come up and start picking your van to peices at a sandman show..the canadian rims finish before the hq sandman so they are really not in a sandman resto...canadian rims stand out like dogs balls with no trim ring because of the date coding next to the valve...