Halibrand Magnesium 427 Wheels

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Rod-will the valve stems be inside the web like Trigo or outside like Halibrand? Will the rears have the same radius as Halis or the sharper Trigo look?

Fran's molds are replicated from vintage Halibrand wheels, not Trigo.

The valve stems can be anywhere WE decide. But may I suggest we ALL agree, and preferrably keep the wheels as ACCURATE (valve on machined area) as possible?

brettco is missing. Anyone know him? Could you please please direct him here?

This crew is shaping up like that episode of TAXI where Latka gets a local militia to go back to his old country and fight.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

His molds are taken from Halibrand, not Trigo.

The valve stems can be anywhere WE decide. But may I suggest we ALL agree, and preferrably keep the wheels as ACCURATE (valve on machined area) as possible?

I thank you on behalf of all those that didn't know to ask those questions.
From experience, the stems mounted in the webbing would make wheels much easier to clean/polish. For 'realness', out in the machined area. I think for what may be a continuous run, (especially if manufacturers offer these as options with their builds) the faithfulness to Halibrand makes most sense.

[rodneym]

Confirmed from Fran that the wheels are, how can I put this delicately, derived from the softer edged Halibrand, WITH the valve stems on the lips, where they originally were.

I don't think that will sway anybody one way or another but our list is.....a dynamic one.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Confirmed from Fran that the wheels are, how can I put this delicately, derived from the softer edged Halibrand, WITH the valve stems on the lips, where they originally were.

That insures they won't look like counterfeit Halibrands and more commensurate with their high price.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Confirmed from Fran that the wheels are, how can I put this delicately, derived from the softer edged Halibrand, WITH the valve stems on the lips, where they originally were.

I don't think that will sway anybody one way or another but our list is.....a dynamic one.

"....dynamic one." Yep, in more ways than "one" too.

For those who may be waiting for the next production run of Halibrands, the wheels sold by Fran will be made by THE U.S. manufacturer of magnesium wheels.

In all likelihood, of course this is pure speculation based upon hearsay, the next run of Halibrands will be made outside the U.S.

[rodneym]

David K has confirmed that the Trigos that come standard on Kirkham's are completely stock, no special backspacing.


Mr. Moderator,
Please put cement shoes on this thread.
I'm done.
rodneym

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by rodneym

David K has confirmed that the Trigos that come standard on Kirkham's are completely stock, no special backspacing.


Mr. Moderator,
Please put cement shoes on this thread.
I'm done.
rodneym

My pleasure.