Fuchs wheel part numbers

[damianroyce]

I have two 7 x 15 Fuchs, date stamped '73.

However, they both have the following part number: 911.361.020.01

Does this sound right? Anyone have a part list I can refer to?

See pics.

[CamBiscuit]

Yep - nice early 7's.

I'll let Clyde comment if that's an RS part no.

[damianroyce]

That's what I originally thought, but after an online search (via a few threads) the only part number match I could find was for a 4 1/2 x 15. Odd.

I guess I'll have to wait for Clyde or someone else with a part list to chime in and confirm.

[SIR70t]

They look fantastic...
Still searching for some locally myself.... were there more?

cheers

Shane

[Terminator]

I am not familair with the part number Damian, RS wheels are 911 361 020 11 to the best of my knowledge, what month is stamped next to the 73 and that would be the best indicator of 73 year model or 74 year model

I don't have part numbers for 74 cars as my PET has had a heart attack but I'll ask a US guru and see what he says.

[CamBiscuit]

This might help - courtesy of Hugh.

Looks like the real deal you have there!

[Terminator]

Interesting but Hughs list conflicts with the factory parts manaual of the time
not that that has never been heard of before

The parts manual lists


6" RS wheels as 911 361 020 10 same part number as for S

also lists

7" RS wheels as 911 361 020 11

however parts manual was produced in late 1971 and the page on which the wheels exist was updated on 02/74 so maybe after a supercession occurred.

As the 01 number on Damians wheels superceded to the 11 number (PCA information and not known exactly when that happened) the month of production will tell all.

All 7" wheels from 70 - 77 in the pet system now show as the 11 number.

The part number on Damiens wheels does not exist in the 72/73 parts manual thats why I asked for the month in front of the year as that will certainly define production time which could then indicate for 73 or 74 year model.

Other than that I am at a loss currently

[damianroyce]

Thanks for the help, guys. As mentioned, for some reason the other references I found online listed that part number (911.361.020.01) as a 4.5 x 15. But Hugh's list clarifies that a 4.5 x 15 is part number 911.361.012.01.

And I thought the internet was always right ; )

My 15 x 7's are date stamped 373 and 673.

There's only one problem............one of them has 3 'visible' cracks...

[damianroyce]

Thanks for the help, guys. As mentioned, for some reason the other references I found online listed that part number (911.361.020.01) as a 4.5 x 15. But Hugh's list clarifies that a 4.5 x 15 is part number 911.361.012.01.

And I thought the internet was always right ; )

My 15 x 7's are date stamped 373 and 673.

There's only one problem............one of them has 3 'visible' cracks...

[Terminator]

OK that probably confirms that the supercession in numbers probably took place for 74 year model which makes sense with my part books dating I always thought the 74 7" wheel is slightly different had a different centre cap method of attachment any other differences Hugh or others???

Means they are 73, 7" wheels which were for RS or could be ordered seperately

Sad that one is cracked likely the other also when you strip them.

Need to ask Harvey or similar abourt repairs and success rate

[HughH]

I see Cameron posted the table I have - thanks Cam

Clyde the difference is the move from 3 prong centre caps (all the wheeks up till some time in 73 over to the circular "ceentre" prong which was caused by ?? the shift in the centre hole in the wheels to a slightly wider hole with i think thinner rim around it

if you try to put a later centre cap in an early wheel it wont fit and the opposite is also true , if you put an early "three prong" cap in a late wheel it is very loose and will possibly fall out

I have some pictures somewhere . if i find them i will post them.

I believe the centre prong wheels stated in 08/73 ie for the G series cars the difference between the 2 is shown in the pictures below sourced from Andy in the UK who posted them on the early S board.

the first picture shows the earlier (smaller) opening for a 3-pronged centre cap: and the next one the later version for the 'ring' type centre cap:

Again according to postings on the Early S board (Dave. P) believe the diameter differences are:
66mm hole for prong type cap, 0x last digits in part #
70mm hole for ring type cap, 1x last digits in part #

[Terminator]

Thanks Hugh so it all seems to line up Damians wheels are 73 year production and the number change from 01 to 11 probably occurred when the 74 wheel came in to being.

[damianroyce]

As always, great knowledge from you guys. Thanks for helping to clarify / identify.

Cheers

[Terminator]

Lets hope its or they are fixable