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Gunner 11-06-2009 10:56 AM
Who made my wheels?
 
Well, darn. I pulled the front wheels off for the first time and was surprised to find no maker name anywhere on them. They're standard Cobra 6-pins, provided by ERA with the original roller. Other than manufacturing marks (and numbers on each spoke/pin hole set) the only marks are COBRA II and what looks like an elongated peace sign.

Trigos? PS? Halibrand (the spinners are Halibrand)? Kragar? :LOL:

RodKnock 11-06-2009 11:07 AM
Cobra II is/was a designation used for Halibrand.

Gunner 11-06-2009 11:15 AM
Aren't a number of the other makers producing Halibrand copies or (har har) knockoffs? Does that designation necessarily mean these are real Hallies?

strictlypersonl 11-06-2009 11:21 AM
"Cobra II" was on the Trigos that we used. (We hardly ever use Halibrands)

We were changing over to Vintage brand right around your chassis number, so I couldn't automatically identify whose wheels you got.

Gunner 11-06-2009 11:33 AM
Thanks, Bob. Are there any maker-specific marks I can look for, or are the repros completely authentic in details?

strictlypersonl 11-06-2009 04:17 PM
The Trigos have some script on the outside surface of the center - I don't remember exactly what it said. The Vintage wheels are completely smooth, a little darker, and have a better finish.

Gunner 11-06-2009 04:49 PM
I don't see any markings around the center at all. These seem dark - although I don't have much of a comparison basis - and have an excellent finish all around. We'll call 'em Vintage and be done with it. :)

I have to say I was glad to find out that Vintage Wheels is not the same as Vintage Wheel Works. I had some... issues with VWW over the wheels for my Mustang.

patrickt 11-06-2009 04:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 999025)
The Trigos have some script on the outside surface of the center - I don't remember exactly what it said.
Like this?

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/wheel3.jpg

Gunner 12-14-2009 06:15 PM
I just noticed this thread and that I'd never closed it. A reply from Vintage Wheels says the markings indicate they're Trigos. Thanks to Bob at Vintage Wheels for the time and trouble of his reply.


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