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01-31-2011, 10:34 AM
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Any movement Rod?
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01-31-2011, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Any movement Rod?
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You mean besides the one I had this morning. 
I'd bet that Halibrand's answer will be that it's still out to bid on the manufacturing of wheels. Finding and using the lowest bidder always makes me worry a little.
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01-31-2011, 10:53 AM
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Finding and using the lowest bidder always makes me worry a little.
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Using the lowest bidder has gotten us to the moon.
Rodknock, are you in contact with Richard?
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01-31-2011, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Using the lowest bidder has gotten us to the moon.
Rodknock, are you in contact with Richard?
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Not at all. I'm letting you lead the charge. He doesn't need multiple people sending him emails or calling him.
I tried being the pest for 2-3 years. It's definitely your turn, plus you seemed to have gotten farther along with him than I.
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01-31-2011, 11:05 AM
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Got it.
When ERAChas said 'Rod', I didn't know which one of us he meant.
Either the Rodney with the Kirkham who wants the magnesium Halibrands or the Rodney in the Kirkham who want magnesium Halibrands.
I'll keep posting.
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01-31-2011, 11:42 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my beloved Shelby CSX 4068, Gessford 427 Ford
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Not at all. I'm letting you lead the charge. He doesn't need multiple people sending him emails or calling him.
I tried being the pest for 2-3 years. It's definitely your turn, plus you seemed to have gotten farther along with him than I.
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My money's on Fran.
This thread: Any interest in Mag wheels Cobra 427 SC Mark II
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01-31-2011, 01:01 PM
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My money's on Fran.
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Does Fran own tooling?
Fran's thread lost steam. Anyone know what happened?
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01-31-2011, 02:33 PM
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I'd bet that Halibrand's answer will be that it's still out to bid on the manufacturing of wheels. Finding and using the lowest bidder always makes me worry a little.
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Speculation...
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01-31-2011, 03:17 PM
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Speculation...
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Nothing better to do. As has been mentioned before, I've been waiting for 3+ years now.
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01-31-2011, 07:51 PM
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Fran Kress
Hey Guys -
I have been innocently watching this thread for a while. If you want a sure deal of getting mag 427 wheels, you need to talk to Fran Kress. Fran has been using M&A to cast mag FIA wheels, T44 transaxle cases, turbine wheels, and intake manifolds for the GT 40 MKIV continuation cars, etc. etc. Fran does have the molds for 427 wheels.
I just test fitted a set of his mag kidney bean wheels on my Kirkham LeMans Replica and the wheels are just awesome. These wheels are from his CSX2375 car and are 6.5" front and 9.0" rear. His rear flares are larger on his car, so the rears are a little on the large side for mine, but you get the idea. He is also doing 7.5" and 8.5". His next run of wheels which he wants to start immediately will have 6.5" fronts and 7.5" rears in the run for my car.
Fran is not an internet guys, which is probably why the last thread died. I would highly encourage you to call him at 412-441-5750 or email him at kresscobra at gmail dot com (I have his permission to include this info on the thread) if you have legit interest in buying a set of 427, Kidney Bean or FIA wheels in mag.
PS - I know my car is sitting too high in the picture. You have to drive a leafspring car a few miles for the springs to re-settle after you jack them up
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01-31-2011, 08:42 PM
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Hey Guys -
I just test fitted a set of his mag kidney bean wheels on my Kirkham LeMans Replica and the wheels are just awesome.
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Mike, can you elaborate on 'awesome'? Do you mean they're nicely machined, fit the pins perfectly, have no pits or flaws and balance without undo weight? Can you share what they weigh? This info can help some of the shoppers here.
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01-31-2011, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Mike, can you elaborate on 'awesome'? Do you mean they're nicely machined, fit the pins perfectly, have no pits or flaws and balance without undo weight? Can you share what they weigh? This info can help some of the shoppers here.
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All of the above. The wheels are very high quality, very authentic, fit over the pins/hubs. The wheels are very light. I am traveling, but can weigh by aluminum vs. mag wheels. There is no comparison weight wise. Best of all, they hold air (are not poreous).
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01-31-2011, 10:50 AM
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No news since the 20th.
I'll contact Richard and see if we've made any progress.
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