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  1. 06-25-2018, 05:59 PM #1
    911AUS
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    Steel Wheels Question

    Hi,

    Would anyone happen to know exactly what color original KPZ steell wheels should be ex factory (for a early 1971 911T)? Where they all the same color or is the spare different?

    There seem to be a lot of black wheels around, any reason for this?

    Thanks!!!
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  2. 06-26-2018, 06:12 AM #2
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    In 1971 steelies were painted silver-gray (not metallic) or were chrome-plated. I don't know if you optioned chrome whether the spare came that way as well. AFAIK, black-painted steelies would not be factory.
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  3. 06-26-2018, 09:54 AM #3
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    When Harvey Weidman refinished my factory 6" steelies, he painted them what he then called Ferrari silver. So, he added black to the silver paint to 'dull' them a little. They've been on the car since the Hershey Parade, and get kudos each time the car is shown.
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  4. 06-26-2018, 11:18 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by 911AUS View Post
    Hi,

    Would anyone happen to know exactly what color original KPZ steell wheels should be ex factory (for a early 1971 911T)? Where they all the same color or is the spare different?

    There seem to be a lot of black wheels around, any reason for this?

    Thanks!!!
    I think for the black you are referring to the inside of the steelies and the middle portion where the studs are under the hubcap..
    I have seen a POR grey or black, but cannot tell if that's different between Lemmerz or KPZ or based on years..

    A little earlier than the info you are looking for but Mike M restored a set for his 67 using POR:
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  5. 06-26-2018, 03:52 PM #5
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    Great video thanks!

    My car was not optioned with chrome as far as I can tell from the Porsche Certificate.

    I have a black wheel that was previously used as a spare, not sure if it was painted by somebody previously or delivered that way? Part numbers etc. all seem to make sense. The entire wheel is black.

    Any ideas on how I can find the exact paint color/code for the correct silver?

    THANKS!
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  6. 06-27-2018, 02:20 PM #6
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    you should do a search, it came up recently - otherwise Stoddard sells the paint in spray cans (but if you are in Australia or Austria, maybe not an option? )

    or apparently Wurth.. http://www.stoddard.com/sic99915010.html
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