Halibrand Magnesium 427 Wheels

[rodneym]

I'M SORRY ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

That was a TYPO ! !

BUT $1,100 EA IS NOT A TYPO.
That's $1,100 EA, front or rear. With or without powdercoating. In any backspacing.

Sorry about that.
It's not like anyone rushed to call Fran and give him a deposit on a $16,400 set of wheels. Well, maybe Rodknock. We know he's loaded.

I hope I didn't cause any heart attacks. I know some of you are old timers

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Sorry about that. It's not like anyone rushed to call Fran and give him a deposit on a $16,400 set of wheels. Well, maybe Rodknock. We know he's loaded.

Uh, weren't you the person looking for an original CSX2000 or 3000 car not too long ago?

If I had your money, I'd burn all mine.

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Uh, weren't you the person looking for an original CSX2000 or 3000 car not too long ago?

Clearly you misunderstood me.
I was looking for a CSX DODGE DAKOTA SHELBY.
Yup. All purdy like, too.

Sunroof top. Diamond in the back.

BTW, when I said you were loaded, I meant drunk.

[Cobra Pack]

See fran's note below

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by KressCobra

I am making Cobra 427 SC Mark II wheels in Magnesium.
$4000 a set.

15 x 7.5 fronts
15 x 9.5 rears

If you are serious about buying a set please contact me.
KressCobra@gmail.com

Thanks,
Fran

For me, it's not the $400 extra, but the fact that the price changed since mid-November. I do understand stuff happens too.

[RodKnock]

The whole aluminum SOHC head and timing cover story over on the FE Forum gives me pause.

[ERA Chas]

Lew-$1100 each!-Bad enough...

[KressCobra]

Just for the record - I am really going to make Mag Wheels - and you will be able to pick your backspacing - they will not be marked Hallibrand or Cobra, but will be marked 7.5 or 9.5. I only need orders for 25 sets to proceed - if you really want Mag wheels call me 412-441-5750 - If I get your depost before March 1, the price will be $4000, after March 1, the price will be $4400 a set.

Thanks - Fran Kress

[rodneym]

Thanks for adding to the thread, Fran.

Looks like we'll get some mags made after all!

Halibrand said they need a little more time. Maybe they'll have their info by your discount deadline. May the best man win.

Could there possibly be a choice for us?
If that happens, I'm buying a lotto ticket.

One way or another...

[ERA Chas]

...and a thought I had for either producer. Will the valve stem holes be in the Halibrand locations or Trigos?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

...and a thought I had for either producer. Will the valve stem holes be in the Halibrand locations or Trigos?

Good question.

I was assuming the original Halibrand location, since they're direct copies of the original 60's wheel, but one should never assume.

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

...and a thought I had for either producer. Will the valve stem holes be in the Halibrand locations or Trigos?

Indeed a good question. My Trigos have them on the 'inside' and the Compomotive wheels on my Autokraft have them waaay out there.

[RodKnock]

I wonder in Fran's terminology if the Dow 7 treatment is the powdercoating? It sounds like Richard has a two-step process. The Dow 7/pickling and then the powdercoat.

Yes, I have several pics from the last Halibrand wheel run and I posted one earlier.

[RodKnock]

Here are a few more pics.

[ERA Chas]

Ya-Fran's elimination of the logos got me wondering. I suspect Richard's will be original-style.

[rodneym]

Rodknock - As far as the terminology is concerned, I'm pretty sure they're both on the same page. When Fran said "Dow 7 only" to me, he definitely meant no powdercoating colors.

ERAChas - I'm pretty sure Fran left out the logos for 'obvious' reasons.

[RodKnock]

Now I'm thinking about powdercoating the entire wheel a black satin including the outer lip like "Jeffy" did with his ERA FIA wheels. I love that look.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Now I'm thinking about powdercoating the entire wheel a black satin including the outer lip like "Jeffy" did with his ERA FIA wheels. I love that look.

Would you paint your KMP? I would do that to aluminum wheels Rod-not mag. Sorta defeats the idea. And coatings add weight that you're spending a fortune on to shed.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Would you paint your KMP? I would do that to aluminum wheels Rod-not mag. Sorta defeats the idea. And coatings add weight that you're spending a fortune on to shed.

I'll never say never on the paint, but you're right, it does defeat the purpose of buying a magnesium wheel.

I forgot my plan. Which was, once the Trigo's come off, then I may do that to the Trigo's if and when I get bored.

Besides all the other nonsense, at some point, when these wheels do get installed, it will necessitate the purchase of some new Avon's.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Besides all the other nonsense, at some point, when these wheels do get installed, it will necessitate the purchase of some new Avon's.

You need better traction on the garage floor???