OEM Refinished 17x11 A-Molds FS (2)

[VetteMed]

I have a pair of Rear OEM A-Mold wheels, refinished by a professional wheel refinisher in the OEM painted finish. These are the deep-lug OEM wheels, not an aftermarket. There is a GM part number on the spokes. No center caps or lugs included.

36mm ZR-1 offset, not the GS offset!

[VetteMed]

http://andrewchoset.com/C4/parts/IMG_1023.JPG
http://andrewchoset.com/C4/parts/IMG_1026.JPG
http://andrewchoset.com/C4/parts/IMG_1027.JPG

[VetteMed]

http://andrewchoset.com/C4/parts/IMG_1031.JPG
http://andrewchoset.com/C4/parts/IMG_1030.JPG

[GOLDCYLON]

Great price where were you when I needed you last year? Heres a bump for you. GC

[LGAFF]

I thought the AFS stamp meant they were aftermarket?


Not trying to highjack, but maybe I have GM AMolds also?

[GOLDCYLON]

Nope Lee those are the real deal and the AFS and JWL markings on the back and the front of the wheel seal the argument. Those are 100% OEM GM A Molds made in Japan.

AFS broke away from the Japanese MFGs and did some non JWL stampings but those too are considered A-Molds. They truely did not become aftermarket until these starting coming out of China, Design changed squaring off the spokes as well. GC

[LGAFF]

Damn then I do have OEM aMolds on my car.......wow!
Thanks

[GOLDCYLON]

And a crap load of Dymags :razz:

[LGAFF]

Looks like I might have all the 17X9.5 Gen Is sold, which will open the door for buying a set w/17X11s. I cannot unload the 17X11 I have for the life of me.

Maybe I can unload my amolds too once I get the new set of Dymags!

But the ones listed here are a steal!

[SharkPilot]

If you guys don't mind I'm going to side-track this thread with a rather stupid question...

Why are they called A-Molds? I have always been curious but never curious enough to ask.

SharkPilot :dontknow:

[GOLDCYLON]

If you guys don't mind I'm going to side-track this thread with a rather stupid question...

Why are they called A-Molds? I have always been curious but never curious enough to ask.

SharkPilot :dontknow:


No idea of the back story on the name. Good question

[ScottZ95ZR1]

No idea of the back story on the name. Good question

Found this link to an article about "A-Mold Corporation" a couple of weeks when looking for info related to the powder coating process.
Coincidence?
http://www.pfonline.com/articles/99sum02.html

[ScottZ95ZR1]

I have a pair of Rear OEM A-Mold wheels, refinished by a professional wheel refinisher in the OEM painted finish. These are the deep-lug OEM wheels, not an aftermarket. There is a GM part number on the spokes. No center caps or lugs included.

36mm ZR-1 offset, not the GS offset!

$750 for the pair + shipping. Pics to follow.

Beautiful wheels ! :thumbsup:

[Kevin]

great looking wheels, great looking price...must ask the bank account...

[VetteMed]

Thanks, folks... I listed em $50 cheaper here than on the 'other' forum, want to help my bros out :)

I would like to add that I popped an aftermarket center cap into one of the front wheels I have from the same refinisher, and the color is correct but the metallic sheen is a little different -- I can't say if this is a difference in the center cap or the wheel, just wanted to give a heads up. Again, the center caps are aftermarket.

[VetteMed]

This is a front wheel (and that wrinkly look in the lug well is an illusion, in case anyone wonders about the quality ;) )
http://andrewchoset.com/C4/parts/IMG_1032.JPG

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Thanks, folks... I listed em $50 cheaper here than on the 'other' forum, want to help my bros out :)

I would like to add that I popped an aftermarket center cap into one of the front wheels I have from the same refinisher, and the color is correct but the metallic sheen is a little different -- I can't say if this is a difference in the center cap or the wheel, just wanted to give a heads up. Again, the center caps are aftermarket.

Who was the refinisher if I may ask ?

[VetteMed]

Who was the refinisher if I may ask ?

Saturn wheel company.

[Sgreg]

Thanks, folks... I listed em $50 cheaper here than on the 'other' forum, want to help my bros out :)

I would like to add that I popped an aftermarket center cap into one of the front wheels I have from the same refinisher, and the color is correct but the metallic sheen is a little different -- I can't say if this is a difference in the center cap or the wheel, just wanted to give a heads up. Again, the center caps are aftermarket.

Yep, you need those NOS wheel center caps of mine to finish them right. $170 shipped free. Retail is $280. :mrgreen: A deal for sure.

[VetteMed]

Yep, you need those NOS wheel center caps of mine to finish them right. $170 shipped free. Retail is $280. :mrgreen: A deal for sure.

Yeah, no kidding :) If someone buys these from me, maybe I'll consider it :p

[GOLDCYLON]

TTT why are these still availalbe? I had to beg for a set of these just 15 months ago.

[VetteMed]

TTT why are these still availalbe? I had to beg for a set of these just 15 months ago.

Dunno... I figured it'd be a quick sale. ;)

[Sgreg]

I agree with the gold one. I bought two rears three months ago and paid $855 shipped and they were not redone or near as nice. I would have bought these in a flash.

[VetteMed]

Sale pending....

[VetteMed]

Still available, interested buyer not coming through with funds. $750+ship.

[Scrrem]

Still available, interested buyer not coming through with funds. $750+ship.

Damn......I need these...I have the GS's. Bad timing for $$$$ Got a 20 year wedding anniversary coming up. Don't think these will fly as her gift.
Rich

[VetteMed]

Damn......I need these...I have the GS's. Bad timing for $$$$ Got a 20 year wedding anniversary coming up. Don't think these will fly as her gift.
Rich

Hey, you never know ;-)

[GOLDCYLON]

Damn......I need these...I have the GS's. Bad timing for $$$$ Got a 20 year wedding anniversary coming up. Don't think these will fly as her gift.
Rich


Hide em in the attic, Make payments that how some of us get buy around here. I still cant beleive these have not been snapped up.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Hide em in the attic, Make payments that how some of us get buy around here. I still cant beleive these have not been snapped up.

I can't believe it either. I'd have been all over them if I didn't still owe you money! Thanks, BTW. :cheers:

[GOLDCYLON]

I can't believe it either. I'd have been all over them if I didn't still owe you money! Thanks, BTW. :cheers:


No sweat Scott lol