| Bob Lacey |
08-04-2013 02:47 PM |
Mag wheel look from Vintage -New
We have had many requests over the years to create the magnesium appearance with our HA15 wheels. There is nothing like real magnesium if weight is a factor and also the appearance which can change from black to green to silver gold or a mixture of all!
The down side is cost and maintenance ,many owners or original cars store their mags and run on aluminum replicas.
Most of the requests were for goldish centers and flat rims so here is a link to our offering - we used multi layers of gold and silver to create the effect on the centers and outer lips are media blasted.
You will have to single click on the image on the web site to enlarge. -hope you like !! :) If the link below does not work please go to custom finishes on Vintage Wheels, Hot Rod and Muscle car
here is the link
CUSTOM FINISHES : Vintage Wheels, Hot Rod and Muscle car
Bob Lacey Vintage Wheels |
| CobraBD408 |
08-04-2013 03:21 PM |
Bob,
Thanks for posting! These gold center wheels are beautiful and will set off many Cobra's for those that want this look.
|
| RodKnock |
08-04-2013 04:35 PM |
That is some beautiful work. Considering the real mags don't fit the Kirkhams, I may seriously consider these in the future for my Kirkham.
|
| patrickt |
08-04-2013 06:15 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1255976)
That is some beautiful work. Considering the real mags don't fit the Kirkhams, I may seriously consider these in the future for my Kirkham.
|
"May?" Why would you not?:confused: |
| RodKnock |
08-04-2013 08:20 PM |
My Yoko's will age out in a year or two and then I plan to buy some Avons. I'll likely buy a set of these mag-appearing wheels along with the Avons at the same time.
I also need to sell my extra set of Trigos and clear out some garage space.
I'd also like to wait for a sale. :D
|
| mickmate |
08-04-2013 08:53 PM |
Bob these look fantastic, very nice offering in your line up.
|
| fordracing65 |
08-04-2013 10:30 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1255976)
That is some beautiful work. Considering the real mags don't fit the Kirkhams, I may seriously consider these in the future for my Kirkham.
|
Just paint your wheels now and save $1800 bucks, it's just gold paint and some sandpaper to the lip of the wheel...I don't think they will tarnish like a real mag wheel... |
| xlr8or |
08-04-2013 11:00 PM |
Nice addition yo the lineup Bob.
|
| Bob Lacey |
08-04-2013 11:14 PM |
Hi Fordracing65
If you already have wheels and dont need a second set , yes refurbish your existing ones , may be quite a bit of trial and error involved ,if you need any help on that give us a call . Precise masking off when you blast and then a second time when you paint is important for great results.
You will need a sand blaster with correct media and some decent spray equipment, unfortunately we cant supply the PPG codes for the paints as they are a custom mix.
The wheels will not age like magnesium but the outer rims will oxidize with time.
Bob Lacey 619 952 4717
|
| fordracing65 |
08-04-2013 11:22 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Lacey
(Post 1256002)
Hi Fordracing65
If you already have wheels and dont need a second set , yes refurbish your existing ones , may be quite a bit of trial and error involved ,if you need any help on that give us a call . Precise masking off when you blast and then a second time when you paint is important for great results.
You will need a sand blaster with correct media and some decent spray equipment, unfortunately we cant supply the PPG codes for the paints as they are a custom mix.
The wheels will not age like magnesium but the outer rims will oxidize with time.
Bob Lacey 619 952 4717
|
They do look nice...Getting the paint right would be the hard part without some trial and error... |
| RodKnock |
08-04-2013 11:50 PM |
I'm definitely not a painter. And I don't have the time or patience. But I do have $1,800, which will provide me a professional job with what appears to be the proper color and outer wheel lip finish.
|
| strictlypersonl |
08-05-2013 04:18 AM |
They need that old white, chalky corrosion on the shiny bits. :rolleyes:
|
| Clois Harlan |
08-05-2013 05:55 AM |
Bob provided me with the authentic looking Shelby Daytona Coupe wheels in a wimbeldon white and I couldnt' be happier with the way they look.
When my new coupe gets a little further along I will post some pictures.
|
| 1985 CCX |
08-05-2013 07:39 AM |
1 Attachment(s)
I would like to think I was an early request....:p
Loved mine from Vintage!
Love the new look
|
| rodneym |
08-05-2013 09:58 AM |
Home run, Bob. They look great!
|
| RodKnock |
08-05-2013 10:07 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1255983)
"May?" Why would you not?:confused:
|
Well, there's always that slim chance that Fran will produce some real mag wheels where Kirkham owners can specify their backspacing since the Halibrand versions will not fit the Kirkham's billet aluminum suspension. :confused: **)
Notwithstanding, I think I'll be getting me set of Vintage wheels in the future. |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:18 AM. |
|
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link:
