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Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:23 pm

scottvw wrote: vw (o\!/o) nut wrote: scottvw wrote: The first edition

I have a set of those wheels. What are they?

I think they were putting them on 914's at one point.

Need some help from the pros.
They are an 8 spoke alloy.
Were they actually used on the 914s?

Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:26 pm

Dan Gurney wheels.

Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:30 pm

Glenn wrote: Dan Gurney wheels.

What does that mean.
I'm familiar with Dan Gurney... but on a VW?
Tell me more.

Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:47 pm

Aftermarket dealer installed wheels....I remember installing them at Don Burns Porsche dealership back in the 70's!

Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:05 pm

I was under the impression that the 4 lug pattern were Western wheels and the 5X130MM Porsche pattern were Dan Gurney's?

Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:57 pm

I still have not heard any info on the set I have.I posted on the vanagon side and have asked all the old school guys I know in So. Cal. Nothing.

Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:42 pm

Here is a pic of the wheels that were on a car we drug home. Like yours, only 4 lug.
I'd like to learn more about them, because they are strong and light.
With the right center cap, then polished or powder coated... they'd be very cool.

Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:21 am

lonotch wrote: I was under the impression that the 4 lug pattern were Western wheels

Thats what I always thought. The 4 lug wheels were never a factory item, maybe some dealers installed them, but no VW or Porsche left the factory with those wheels.

Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:31 am

i have those wheels on my type 3 fastback. i pulled them off a 914 at the junkyard. they are made by western. only the porsche 5x130 are dan gurney wheels.

Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:27 pm

tripicana wrote: i have those wheels on my type 3 fastback. i pulled them off a 914 at the junkyard. they are made by western. only the porsche 5x130 are dan gurney wheels.

This guy claims that he has 4 lug Rally with Dan Gurney LTD on the back.
Seems like he is pretty sure what he is selling. The pictures are 4 lug????

Here is his ad.
looking to clear out my garage and would like these rims to goto
a good home. I had them on my 914 and sold it without the wheels since i liked them so much. Now I have a 911 and no 914 /in the future I need to clear up some space.

They Have Dan Gurney LTD stamped on the back. Minor rash and scraps but they arent bent etc. I'm sure Al Reed could make them look better than ever.

$300.00 ??? O.B.O. I'm just guessing here. So I im to high or too low let me know!
Thanks In Advance

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?perpage=20&threadid=250295

Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:24 am

I have a set of 4 lug - they have 'Dan Gurney Ind.' embossed on the inside.
I have the centre caps from vw marathon rims on mine

Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:36 am

mackteck wrote: I have a set of 4 lug - they have 'Dan Gurney Ind.' embossed on the inside.
I have the centre caps from vw marathon rims on mine

I have a set being sent as I type. Can you post pictures of the lug nuts that work with the "Rally" aluminum wheels or do you have a picture. Any pictures of the Gurney Wheels you have with the center caps installed?

Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:46 am

i'll take a pic tomorrow for you.

Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:43 pm

mackteck wrote: I have a set of 4 lug - they have 'Dan Gurney Ind.' embossed on the inside.
I have the centre caps from vw marathon rims on mine

Whoa. Wait a minute.
Those appear to be stamped steel. So were the Gurney wheels steel and/or alloy?
:?:

Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:07 am

the wheels in the pic are vw marathon's - the centre caps fit the dan gurney :wink:
here's mine:(been sitting outside for a couple of years-a little dirty :oops: )

and the lugs are thread-in stud / lug nuts :

Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:40 am

Thanks for the pictures. The lugs look like they are flat and not tapered on the back side. Are most screw in studs long enough for the thickness of the rim. I got mine in and there were several differences from how the wheels were listed. He said 2 wheels were wider and gave the widths as 6 and 7 inches for the front and rear. (I kind of knew that was more than likely an error and one of the wheels had a crack.) $270 delivered from AZ to Richmond VA. It was an OK deal. They have been a very easy clean up and polish. I will post before and after. Again thanks for the pictures.

Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:43 pm

From this to this in about six + hours.
I am going to go over the wheels again and then do a finish polish.
One wheel still needs some more work before I go over it. I ran out of time yesterday. I think it was worth the effort.

All of them 90% done.

Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:05 pm

Can you measure from the inside mounting surface to a straight edge on

the inside lip of the rim :?: I want to compare them to the 2.0. They

are 15" x 5.5" wide and the backspace is 4-5/8" or 40mm offset.

Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:39 pm

I have to go out of town for 3 days so I may not be able to measure until Sat or Sun.

Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:53 am

Two things are obviously different between the Western wheel and the Dan Gurney.
The valve stem hole is lined up with the spoke on the Western, and lined up with a window on the Gurney.
Also, the Western has four small holes for mounting a center cap. The Gurney doesn't.