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I just had a guy around here who reckoned the early GTS rims on HQ were made in Canada, and are slightly different.
this is the second time i have heard this, the other was a separate occasion when a guy pointed out that the early HQ GTS rim has different welding on the inside.
Any further info appreciated, particularly when the change was made?.
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gts rims were sourced from pontiac and are called rally 2 rims..canadian rims run up till mid to late 73 i think..easiest way to pick a canadian rim is by the stampings on the outside next to the valve..if no stamping then they will be roh produced and wi |
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Youll also find that the Canadian rims are 6JK not 6JJ. The 6JK rims have no safety bead on the inside. Also Greg, I think the L34 rims are blank near the valve stem as they were made in house by Holden. The A9X rims were stamped near to the stem as they |
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You'll also find that the Canadian rims are 6JK not 6JJ. The 6JK rims have no safety bead on the inside. Also Greg, I think the L34 rims are blank near the valve stem as they were made in house by Holden. The A9X rims were stamped near to the stem as they |
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Ive also seen an early HQ Monaro 8/71 with greyish paint instead of black on 6JK rims and yes, it was delivered from new that way.
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I've also seen an early HQ Monaro 8/71 with greyish paint instead of black on 6JK rims and yes, it was delivered from new that way.
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i think its the other way around byron..l34 stamped/a9x not...will call a friend with a genuine l34 and ask him. |
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Greg / bryon.
can you guys firm up the date of the change from the 6JK to 6JJ?
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I may be wrong but i think the early centres were spot welded to the rim and later centres welded too????
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The safety rim thing is an ADR. Not sure when it was introduced.
Mario you are correct. Canadian rims are spotwelded like most HK rims. The aussie rims are welded.
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1st series HQ had Pontiac rims 6.00JK x 14 Made in Canada. No welds at the rear of the centre hub.
2nd series HQ had Holden stamped rims 6.00JJ x 14. These had 3-4 huges welds at the rear of the centre hub.
Colours for the hubs were supposed to be s
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I had a set many years ago dated early 70`s ,weld was different and had `made in USA` stamped in them 14x6 cannot remember the letter code.
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