GNX Wheel Weights

[kna4977]

I'm looking for information about the original wheel weights that came on the outside of the factory GNX wheels.
Interested in things such as

1. Close-up pictures
2. Manufacturing info (who made them)
3. Were they all the same weight
4. Were they anything special or just a run of the mill generic wheel weight
like you would find at a wheel and tire store
5. Is there anything currently available that is exactly like or similar to the originals

 

[chopped39]

They were probably just run of the mill weights. Wheel weights range from 1/4 ounce to 3 1/2 ounces. The problem is they were lead weights. Epa is coming down on the industry and making everyone go to steel weights instead of lead.

 

[kna4977]

Does anyone have or is anyone able to take some close-up pictures of the original wheel weights on an original set of wheels and tires?

 

[chopped39]

Call Joe at Parts Place. He has a low mile gnx sitting in his showroom. He is real cool. google partsplace.com .
Hope this helps here is his number. 630-365-1800

 

[TurboRegal84]

Hammering wheels weights onto your car will mark up the wheels. If your car needs wheels weights I would suggest using stick on. They can stick them to the back of the wheels and are easily removed as well as hardly detected.

 

[chopped39]

Factory did not use stick on weights on the Gnx. If you are doing an original resto you want it factory. The first thing I would do is remove the weights and go stick on. When I worked at carmax we used the 3m system and it worked great

 

[gnx521]

let me know if you still need them and ill try to get a picture for you.

 

[kna4977]

let me know if you still need them and ill try to get a picture for you.

Good close up pics of the original wheels with original weights would be great

 

[kna4977]

Would be great to see some photos. I have come across a few pictures, but they don't focus on the wheel weights more an overall picture of the wheel and tire. From what I see in the pictures it looks like they are Winged Micro Weights like on Corvette Wheels 1953-82. These are now being reproduced in steel vs lead.

I know there are lots of examples out there with original wheels and tires that would be good candidates for close-up pics, so if you can help with a photo please do.

 

[gnx521]

sent you a pic