Fuchs wheels vs. repos...

[StephenAcworth]

A question for you guys... my '66 came with alloy wheels dated 1/69 and which the receipt (1973) from a non-Porsche dealer states are "factory alloys". They are 5 1/2 x 15. They have hearts. There are no casting markings on the spokes, so I assumed they were aftermarket. But then I saw that some early ones came with ink stamps. Mine have covered around 200,000 miles so have been cleaned many times, and so the ink may have been cleaned off. I am trying to determine if they are genuine or not. The guy who works on the engine for me (for the past 25 years) and who is considered something of a guru in these parts thinks that they are genuine. Any ideas to help me work this one out would be greatfully received. Thanks to one and all and merry christmas!

[Eminence Gris]

Based on my experience (and I have a little), those are genuine Porsche Fuchs.

[tomkirkcis]

I would think the 5 1/2 wheels were late enough that they would not have ink stamps, they would have casting marks. I may be mistaken, but I think I do see a date stamp. Are you sure there are no casting marks? I do believe those are most likely Fuchs

[Jim Breazeale]

those are real

[Harvey Weidman]

those are real

Ditto.
How about some photos of the front? And some closer/clean of the back.
Where does it have 5 1/2 if not forging numbers?
1/69 would be too late for 68MY.
I have seen some 5 1/2s as late as in X/70, but not too many.
Used for replacement parts (they were the supersession for the 4 1/2s)or possibly an odd order 914/6?
H

[StephenAcworth]

Thanks for all your help guys.. have been on the road and will post more pictures tomorrow...