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My car isn't done yet but I have set of 91 Lincoln wires, they need a good cleaning and I like the look of wire wheels on these cars. Carl
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I saw someone use Cragar S/S Super Sport wheels, and it looked killer. Very old school look.
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17" Yongbloeds. 3 piece, spun aluminum 6-pin knockoffs.
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I've always been partial to FIA wheels myself but may look out of place on a 427sc.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../fav289FIA.jpg I also like these wheels but I believe they are Cheby pattern if memory serves me correct. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ice_wheels.jpg |
FIAs look good on a 427, I think.
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Just wondering, I get so much crap from the older Cobra guys for not doing as close to original. I was just trying to figure out if there is a new generation of cobra builders that are trying to make their cars as custom as possible but still retaining the look of the Cobra. I'm 34 and I really haven't found a lot of owners my age.
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I'm older but I'm with you on the look you are after. On this forum, it is mostly folks who argue over whether their cobra is a "real cobra" versus a replica. Good folks, they just have different values than me.
Like you, I am going more for the custom look with a cobra feel. I'm putting in a small block that I can maintain and drive regularly, I plan to customize the interior with a center panel, using 17" rims and low profile tires, and I'm going with a radical paint job. I won't even have to entertain all those "serious" questions about whether it's real or not. I don't care. To me, it's a street rod that resembles a cobra and that's good enough for me. Build it the way you want and ignore the comments. You can follow along with my build at http://www.pflanzer-aviation.com/RedVenomCobra |
I like the look of the PSE 17" Kidney Beans I installed this year.
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I have a set of Pin Drive 17" PSE Kidneys if anyone is interested. They have fresh tires mounted. About 40 miles tops total on both. Haven't even thought about a price yet
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What about Dunlop wheels like a couple of the 289 comp cars had? I think those are beautiful as well as vintage looking.
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yeah, I agree with Jeff. I have the Trigo FIA wheels on my 427.
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Always lots of positive reviews for my Torq-Thrusts with gray painted centers.
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I fell in love with this one at a show. This is not a great pic of the car.
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...G_7139_7_8.jpg Here is the wheel its more like a modern version of a hali. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...25/ascot-1.jpg This wheel may end up on my Cobra if it looks and fits good. They are curently on my 02 vert mustang. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...5/legend-1.jpg I'm not sure how they would look. 18's might be to big for a cobra. Here they are on the stang. http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...utt225/175.jpg |
I have Foose Ascots a http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...terior_038.jpg mix of new and old
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For me, anything with lugnuts just doesn't look right. I do like 17" wheels though and I really dig the look of CV99's knock-off Torq Thrusts. When I bought my BDR I specified 17s but said "No way" when it came to the Nitto tires. For my "Cobra" I just couldn't have something that sounded like neeto'. I guess we all have a comfort level that is very individual.
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Mine are American.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...um/s-Cobra.jpg I liked the look of these on my car. :D |
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