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11-22-2010, 10:03 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Fran, will there be any markings on the wheels? I'm not sure about the first production run from Halibrand, but the later production runs of Halibrands had the wheel's size "15x7.5" or "15x9.5", the words "COBRA II" and the number "3007" or "3008" on the exterior side of the wheels. On the backside of the wheel, just the numbers "3007" or "3008" and wheel size again.  |
Rodknock,
If I'm not mistaken, you left off the Cobra badge from your Kirkham but want 'Halibrand' on a replica wheel? Or maybe you don't want it to say 'Halibrand'. No flame, just an honest question. 
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11-22-2010, 10:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
Rodknock,
If I'm not mistaken, you left off the Cobra badge from your Kirkham but want 'Halibrand' on a replica wheel? Or maybe you don't want it to say 'Halibrand'. No flame, just an honest question. |
The name "Halibrand" would be left off Fran's wheels, since he doesn't have the rights to reproduce the wheels from Halibrand's molds. I was asking if would have any of the other markings, typically on the later production runs of the Halibrands, embossed on them such as the "3007" or "3008" or the actual wheel sizes. Certainly the wheels sizes aren't copyrighted.
Would I rather have a set of REAL magnesium Halibrands on my car? Yes, but not having the name on the wheels won't discourage me from buying a set of generic magnesium Cobra S/C wheels from Fran. They would still make my car lighter by about 20-30 lbs. Which means there would be less weight on my tires and garage slab  
In terms of badges, I'm not sure what I would do if I had a painted car, but leaving them all off on a polished Kirkham, or even a brushed finish for that matter, makes sense to me.
Hopefully that answers your question, though it may sound strange.
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11-22-2010, 10:42 AM
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Doesn't sound strange. I just didn't know if it was a label thing.
Or maybe you didn't want the 'Halibrand' embossing to save that extra fraction of a gram of magnesium
I might better my ride by shedding 30 lbs my damn self.
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11-22-2010, 10:55 AM
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At this juncture, I would just like a set of magnesium wheels. But that Dow 7/Dichromate (whatever it is) coating may be a deal breaker for me.
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11-22-2010, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
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Ka Ching! Royalty please!
Are you saying (lower down) that Dow 7 is not desired by you??
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11-22-2010, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Ka Ching! Royalty please!
Are you saying (lower down) that Dow 7 is not desired by you??
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I didn't see one of those little R's with a circle, so no copyright infringement. Plagiarism is the highest form of flattery. 
I want the DOW 7/dichromate coating like the version in the pic I posted. |
11-22-2010, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I didn't see one of those little R's with a circle, so no copyright infringement. Plagiarism is the highest form of flattery.
I want the DOW 7/dichromate coating like the version in the pic I posted. |
OK I'm flattered but still broke.
I agree about the Dow but it's probably not being done these days. Hint: when the wheels are brand-new, clear-coat the centers (DupliColor is excellent-no powder coat) and they will live a long time and slowly get darker from heat (under the clear). It will also be much easier to remove brake dust from the centers-using WD40.
Can I get paid for advice at least???
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11-22-2010, 01:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Hint: when the wheels are brand-new, clear-coat the centers (DupliColor is excellent-no powder coat) and they will live a long time and slowly get darker from heat (under the clear). It will also be much easier to remove brake dust from the centers-using WD40.
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What about this Gibbs penetrating oil product instead of clear coating?
http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/
Clear coating would involve me using a spray can and while my graffiti skills are pretty good with freeway walls and overpasses, have I ever told you my sad story of the first and only model car that I built and its thumb-printed paint job? |
11-22-2010, 01:57 PM
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What about this Gibbs penetrating oil product instead of clear coating? |
Dunno, I never used it. Looks good.
For fear of inciting the anti-hijack nazis, start your own 'Gibbs' thread to get answers from anyone that actually used it for wheels.
Also start a 'Model Paint job' thread. I have input for you.
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