Knock offs on ebay

[Donald T.]

What do you guys thing about these knock offs on ebay auction #8002864918. 3 of the 4 have the oval and D-49985, but the KH is either missing or, as seller states, barely visible. I asked the seller if the spinners had 229 & 230 markings, and also specifics about the unstamped wheel. Here is the response I received:

"I took a look at the spinners and did not find any numbers. I cannot see the D-49985 at all but can see a light stamping that says HDA which is also on the rest of the wheels. The wheel looks identical to the rest of them."

Note the comment about HDA stampings on the wheels. Never seen that one before. What do you guys think, very early repos? I'm stumped.




Knock Offs - Original KH?

[Mike M.]

Re: Knock offs on ebay

My original '64 KO's are exactly as you describe.
229 and 230 spinners, KH above the D-49985 ( preceded by an alpha stamp "T" as well ). The oval around the number sits noticeably raised above the surface on mine, in the pictures it is barely visable. Some variation may have occurred.
The vanes and square ventilation holes are configured differently from the ones in the pictures.
H. a. N. D.