Halibrand Magnesium 427 Wheels

[ERA Chas]

Bob Lacey??? Maybe he wants to play???

There is obviously money to be made-and even if the list is only a dozen, several have said they want multiple sets.

[RodKnock]

We talked about coatings, backspacing, markings or lack thereof, but it all seems overwhelming to a dipstick like me.

If I did do it, and the likelihood is almost nil, then I would keep it very simple. You get the original backspacing specs, a choice of natural finish or black powdercoating (Dow 9). I was told the gold color hue (Dow 7) can be iffy, so I'm not sure I would if I were in the magnesium Cobra wheel business that I would get that coating.

But of course, I've already spent too much time on this nonsense.

So, would you guys pay $5,000 for a set of wheels?

[rodneym]

I caught Richard @ Halibrand today. Said he'd call me right back. No word.

On Friday, Fran said he'd call me Monday. No word.

As of Friday, Fran wouldn't take a deposit.

I think we'd have better luck asking the Kirkhams to machine a set out of billet magnesium.

I'm willing to commit for a set (or two), drum up some interest from potential buyers (with this thread) and even do some hand holding with the guys whose business this is, but I'm not going in to the wheel business.

It's not over yet.

[ERA Chas]

ROD-
At the risk of being a huge PIA (actually don't care if I am )-does it NOT make sense to try Bob Lacey?????????

What is there to lose----it's easier than making innumerable phone calls-that get ignored. Those guys don't want your business-period. If one of them does, he would get on here and say so with specific info as to how and when it will work.

I'll keep asking until someone gives me a definitive, sensible answer....

[rodneym]

Chas,

I don't know if you meant me (rodneym) but I go by Rodney.

I've got no problem with Bob Lacey (or Bob Uecker for that matter). I'm simply trying to keep the maybes manageable.
What if Richard and Fran say YES?! And then Bob says 'me too'? And then Globetrotters win the title? And the moon IS really cheese? And Patrick gets dirt under his well manicured nails.
THEN WHAT?????

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

And Patrick gets dirt under his well manicured nails. THEN WHAT?????

Don't drag me in to this -- I've been saying this deal was doomed from the outset.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

What if Richard and Fran say YES?! And then Bob says 'me too'?
THEN WHAT?????

Then, unless they price-fix, you win! Competition means lower prices...

You can dream...

[RodKnock]

FWIW, it would appear that Fran would likely get his wheels made by M&A, since M&A has heard from him recently. M&A hasn't talked to Halibrand for a long time, so Halibrand is probably going through someone else.

I've thought about making my debut in the wheel business, but I'm sick and tired of doing charity work.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

And Patrick gets dirt under his well manicured nails. THEN WHAT?????

You might have well said "Beetlejuice" three times and we would be better off on this thread than using Patri.........

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

You might have well said "Beetlejuice" three times and we would be better off on this thread than using Patri.........

Uhhhh, you mean "GGTM."

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

I'll keep asking until someone gives me a definitive, sensible answer....

I'll contact Bob.

Trigo basically said, and this is me paraphrasing, "We don't like Aluminum wheels sitting on the shelf, let alone Magnesium." Too expensive. Not enough interest.

We have yet to hear from Fran and Richard.

As Rodknock mentioned, there are other 'forces' at work.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I'll contact Bob.

RodNEY-
Thank you, I'll remain seated now.

In my book you are 'Rod' and Rodknock is 'Knockers'.

See? Aren't you glad to be 'Rod'?