Halibrand Magnesium 427 Wheels

[ACademic]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

We could too (use M&A), if we wanted to be wheel tycoons.

I think you two need to think on a different scale. You remember (okay, maybe you don't) when roller skates had steel wheels? Rode rough and didn't handle too well (oops, I just described a lot of Cobras ). Anyway, swap the steel for magnesium and give them a catchy name like "Fire Wheels". The kids will love the way they shower sparks, and you could cross-sell flame retardant socks with each set. Of course, durability will be an issue. I haven't quite resolved that aspect of this scaled down wheel plan (outside of employing child labor in a dirty factory in some Asian country).

[patrickt]

M&A=Mergers & Acquisitions. RodKnock was shooting for a pun.

[RodKnock]

I'm still in line waiting for my BRAND NEW FACTORY wheels.

JMHO, but for the extra few hundred dollars, I would rather pull my wheels out of a box directly from Halibrand with fresh Dow 7/dichromate coating on them and not have to polish old wheels and/or strip paint from old wheels. I'm anal that way.

I also assume we'll be sending our deposit checks directly to Halibrand.

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I'm still in line waiting for my BRAND NEW FACTORY wheels.

JMHO, but for the extra few hundred dollars, I would rather pull my wheels out of a box directly from Halibrand with fresh Dow 7/dichromate coating on them and not have to polish old wheels and/or strip paint from old wheels. I'm anal that way.

I also assume we'll be sending our deposit checks directly to Halibrand.

Rodknock! YES! I was afraid you had jumped ship
New Warranted Gold Halibrand

Now, for the record, all deposits will go to me. JUST KIDDING!

OF COURSE all deposits will go directly to Halibrand!!!

At some point I'm gonna have to tell Richard that this is the best we could do and he'll say yea or nay.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I also assume we'll be sending our deposit checks directly to Halibrand.

Since I haven't been of much help on this thread, perhaps I can make amends by holding everyone's money. You know, just to make it easier for everyone, of course.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

... I would rather pull my wheels out of a box directly from Halibrand with fresh Dow 7/dichromate coating on them and not have to polish old wheels and/or strip paint from old wheels. I'm anal that way.

While you're being an anus, what you gonna do when the humidity hits 60 for two straight days and they look like you pulled them out of a box that was at the bottom of the Pacific?

On a slightly more serious note-I'm amazed at the dedication, patience, good humor and diligence of Rodneym.
He really wants these and is trying to facilitate the purchase for others too. I thank you on behalf of any dolts who have not.

Rodney also gets the All Saints Award for putting up with our Village Idiot who has added at least 20 useless posts to this thread (launched him way over 12,000) because he ain't buyin' any and has officially been ejected from the Harry Potter Forum.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

While you're being an anus ... any dolts who have not ... our Village Idiot...

Dang Chas... you gotta work on those "people skills."

[rodneym]

ERA Chas,

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.
I figure that any response will give this effort energy and help bump it to the top of the threads.

I was told that big blocks aren't as reliable as small blocks
Goodyear BB's throw too many stones
Aluminum isn't as durable as fiberglass
And magnesium is a PITA to maintain

Bring it on! I'm having fun

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

ERA Chas,
I was told that big blocks aren't as reliable as small blocks
Goodyear BB's throw too many stones
Aluminum isn't as durable as fiberglass
And magnesium is a PITA to maintain
Bring it on! I'm having fun

The Mythbusters would make billions on here-eh?

-Sorry Village, that's my public school upbringing....

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

While you're being an anus, what you gonna do when the humidity hits 60 for two straight days and they look like you pulled them out of a box that was at the bottom of the Pacific?

Chas, you're not going to scare me. I looked at a set of new Halibrand Cobra wheels that were still new in box, eight years sitting on a shelf in a warehouse not too far from here, and they looked pristine, gorgeous, beautiful. Of course, they were from the last production run in the early 2000's.

Aluminum has to be polished too. And if they do turn, I'll throw them away and buy another set.

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Aluminum has to be polished too. And if they do turn, I'll throw them away and buy another set.

Why wait, Rodknock. Can I put you down for 2 sets?

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Why wait, Rodknock. Can I put you down for 2 sets?

Dude, you rock!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Why wait, Rodknock. Can I put you down for 2 sets?

Let's leave it at one set for now with "first right of refusal" on a 2nd set.

BTW, I'm still skeptical. You guys are smoking the good stuff (legal herb only, of course) if you think they'll be made by the Spring 2011. I hope they do, but I'm dubious.

[ERA Chas]

Looks like the dentist lost the wheel business-back to molars...

[What'saCobra?]

i would like two mag sets for a 427, if delivered to spec within this Spring or a little later.

We all suffer with the current insecurity from unknown tax rates and other economic effects, meaning schedules delay or cancel and deposits are frequently converted. i would prefer to trust the fiduciary limits of one of our included lawyers, rather than an old name held by a new company and new people. i don't always get what i prefer, admittedly.

How could we keep our deposits secure? If secure, payment in full would be acceptable.

Help?

[rodneym]

LEW!!! Thank you!
We're rollin now!

1. rodneym
2. Rodknock
3. N2VENOM
4. 601HP
5. Sal Gerace
6. Lew Ledyard
7. ?

ERA Chas,
The dentist was trying to make Sunbursts if memory serves

Rodknock,
You top the 'First Right of Refusal on a 2nd set' list

What'saCobra,
It's GREAT that you want in for 2 sets but I think your timeline may be a bit to tight for this endeavor. Richard at Halibrand said, "First quarter of 2011" but we know how tough manufacturing can be. I think that you'd be better off 'on the fence' unless you open your deadline or definitely decide to be on the hard list. As far as protecting our deposits, well, there's risk and faith involved just like dealing with any small business.

Note: Obviously we're taking people at their word for the 'hard list'. But if you back out, you'll be publicly flogged by the person/persons of our liking

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Note: Obviously we're taking people at their word for the 'hard list'. But if you back out, you'll be publicly flogged by the person/persons of our liking

Uh-you mean ol' me???

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Uh-you mean ol' me???

You're not the only ERA owner with a caustic wit...

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

You're not the only ERA owner with a caustic wit...

Yes, and I taught him everything he knows.... But not everything I know, of course.

[rodneym]

We may have picked one more up on the SAAC forum. For now he'll be on the fence until I get his question answered by Richard @ Halibrand.

The HARD list:
1. rodneym
2. Rodknock
3. N2VENOM
4. 601HP
5. Sal Gerace
6. Lew Ledyard
7. ?

The fence (awaiting answers from Halibrand):
A: WhatsaCobra (delivery timing)
B: CSX289 (all 4 wheels 7.5" and no powder coating)

I've bombarded Richard with our questions. He said yesterday that he's working on answers this weekend.