Fuchs- Cookies or leave it alone?

DocWheeler · 02-21-2002, 12:04 PM

My '67 912 just showed signs of life!

It's 30 years of California sun has it
faded to a tomato red with thin patches
of primer in spots..

I'm dreaming of spring and reading E-bay
looking for some Fuchs- Cookies or trying
to leave it stock.

If I had walked up to my 912 in 1967 the
chrome wheels would have been groovy!

*But.. as time passed, I'm pretty sure I would have picked up a set of Cookies or Fuchs..

Being low buck, swap meet bone yard scrounger
Old Fuchs seem to go for $100 ea and that seems
high for a used wheel..

Any opinions?

craign · craign's Garage

I would give Parts Heaven a call and see what they quote you on Fuchs price.

www.partsheaven.com

I am finding these guys about as straight up as they come. Fuchs aren't cheap I know that much.

Craig

wastintime · 02-21-2002, 06:18 PM

Look for a set of 14" fuchs, there's nothing wrong with them and nobody wants them so they aren't worth that much. Everyone wants the 15s. I just bought a whole set in great condition for my 912 for $350.

murpor · 02-21-2002, 06:19 PM

I was at Parts Heaven the other day asking about engines for my motor-less 1967 912, and I saw several Fuchs there. The manager quoted me a price of $200 for the real McCoy and $100 for the replicas (black spokes). By the way does any one know how to tell the difference between real Fuchs and replicas? In my 912 I have Fuchs which say inside "AEW, Max weight 1580 lbs., 15X6" and then a little number stamped somewhere.
Luis
Oakland, California

69 Soft Targa · 69 Soft Targa's Garage

Real Fuchs have a Porsche part # such as 901.361.012.06 for a deep 6x15. There is also a Fox symbol (Fuchs is German for Fox).
Forged wheels, very light and strong.

Replicas will not have this part #. It's possible that "AEW" stands for "American Eagle Wheel". Replicas are cast not forged.

Be aware that opting for a 14" wheel may limit your tire choices. The choices for 15" wheels are dwindling as the tire manufacturer's concentrate on 16", 17" 18 ".....

Doc,
I'm in your area. I received your email. Will contact you sometime... or you, me.