If not Halibrand....what rims do you have?

IndyCobra · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fleiss75

I am going for the HOT rod look, unique and a bit flashy. I like Foose rims, but I am not paying 4k for rims. I have a vette frame so I have to do the staggered rims, I have 17" now but I need bigger in the rear.

You don't have to pay $4K. I received a quote from Foose and Coddington for 17X8 and 17X10 rims with custom backspacing and they were both about $2500 delivered with center caps.

I thought about Torque Thrust rims. They look super nice but everyone has them. You might as well paint your car blue with a white stripe then!

fleiss75 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 02:41 PM

Indy how old are you?

wobble · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 04:40 PM

Hi you could try these Rocket racing wheels I think they look good but I am not looking for a stock look on my car.
Sandy

IndyCobra · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fleiss75

Indy how old are you?

Why do you ask?

SoTxButler · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 03:26 PM

17" Yongbloeds. 3 piece, spun aluminum 6-pin knockoffs.

TButtrick · #6 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 10:36 AM

I've always been partial to FIA wheels myself but may look out of place on a 427sc.

I also like these wheels but I believe they are Cheby pattern if memory serves me correct.

fleiss75 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 10:04 PM

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.

IndyCobra · #8 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 05:17 AM

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

smallblockhead · #9 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 07:27 AM

I like the look of the PSE 17" Kidney Beans I installed this year.

Gary

*13* · #10 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 07:59 AM

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