72 XU1 Sprintmaster pic?
#1 _rorym_
Posted 12 October 2006 - 03:09 PM
I just bought one..stamped Jun 1972 and pretty sure it is one...real small stud holes.
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#2 _gtr-xu1_
Posted 12 October 2006 - 03:36 PM
#3 _rorym_
Posted 12 October 2006 - 04:06 PM
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#4 _73LJWhiteSL_
Posted 12 October 2006 - 08:58 PM
Steve
#5 _TOPXU1_
Posted 30 November 2006 - 07:23 PM
#6
Posted 30 November 2006 - 08:08 PM
G.M.H. changed from "NIBLESS" to "ALLOY"
wheels in 1972......johnno
#7
Posted 30 November 2006 - 08:30 PM
#8 _gtr-xu1_
Posted 30 November 2006 - 11:12 PM
the locating lug in the "rear" of the rim IS a part of the cast NOT a press in spacer.have a look at the back of the wheel the locaters are just pressed in not part of the casting anyone can machine up an press in the locaters for you cheers.
this is clearly shown in the pic above
#9 _TOPXU1_
Posted 01 December 2006 - 03:46 AM
#10 _Mondie_
Posted 01 December 2006 - 07:33 AM
If they are pressed in what stops the wheel coming off, surely not just the interference fit between self locating bush and the stud hole?have a closer look and anyone else with them have a real close look they are pressed in not cast.
#11
Posted 01 December 2006 - 09:02 AM
Quote:- what is the change over date of when
G.M.H. changed from "NIBLESS" to "ALLOY"
wheels in 1972......johnno
This has been discussed several times before, you might find it with a search. There was no 'change over' as such, because the Sprintmasters weren't actually factory fitted. There is no option code number for the Sprintmaster alloys. To my knowledge all XU-1s left the factory with steel wheels. All GM-H had to do make sure that a minimum of 200 XU-1s left the dealers with Sprintmasters fitted to allow CAMS homologation. The wheels were fitted in transit at holding yards & sometimes at the dealers premesis. To answer your question, this was all done around August/September '72 in time for Bathurst.
Dr Terry.
#12 _gtr-xu1_
Posted 01 December 2006 - 10:25 AM
i just looked at all 4 of my rims and all have the self locators cast as part of the rimhave a closer look and anyone else with them have a real close look they are pressed in not cast.
#13 _Tangey_
Posted 01 December 2006 - 10:20 PM
The self locating lip only locates the wheel on the axle studs, the wheel is held on by the rebate further out where the wheel nut washer sits. If you have the incorrect
length shank on the wheel nuts they hit the self locating lip instead of the outer rebate, if you know what I mean.
#14
Posted 01 December 2006 - 11:38 PM
does anyone have any photos showing the differences, and what to look at?
sorry for jumping in.
#15 _sunburst_metalic_
Posted 05 December 2006 - 08:15 PM
#16 _gtr-xu1_
Posted 06 December 2006 - 08:00 AM
#17
Posted 06 December 2006 - 07:47 PM
been given 2 in last 3 months, saw them on two different scrap piles, asked each guy if they wanted them as I needed spare for set on car (haven't checked them for date) and how much? both said take them.
have same markings and locating section as pic above but can only make out 72 in circle not month.
I know one wants some old ford gear I have, he has 5 Toranas sitting in paddock so I offered to swap parts, no money, he liked the idea.
#18 _rorym_
Posted 06 December 2006 - 08:43 PM
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#19 _1973bathxu1_
Posted 07 January 2007 - 10:08 PM
#20
Posted 08 January 2007 - 11:02 AM
#21 _sunburst_metalic_
Posted 09 January 2007 - 12:22 PM
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