| RodKnock |
10-07-2011 03:30 PM |
For All You Sunburst Wheel Enthusiasts
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| RodKnock |
10-07-2011 03:32 PM |
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| ERA Chas |
10-07-2011 03:38 PM |
Ol Billy don't give nuttin away.
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| tin-man |
10-08-2011 09:49 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
(Post 1155298)
Ol Billy don't give nuttin away.
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8 grand for a set of wheels is steep, what makes them worth that?:confused:
Cheers,tin-man |
| ERA Chas |
10-09-2011 07:21 AM |
[quote=tin-man;1155384]8 grand for a set of wheels is steep, what makes them worth that?:confused:
They're only 'worth that' if someone pays $8K.
These will need more money after purchase-they'll need epoxy or chromate coating between the beads to fight porosity.
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holy crap, 8k.....um.....thats just dumb
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| mickmate |
10-09-2011 06:54 PM |
There was a set on e-bay being advertised a time or two at about twice that. Original wheels and other parts can be worth a lot to someone with an original car.
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| fordracing65 |
12-25-2011 05:47 PM |
I wish I had an original car to put those on.:CRY:
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| Sal Gerace |
12-25-2011 08:29 PM |
[quote=ERA Chas;1155416]
Quote:
Originally Posted by tin-man
(Post 1155384)
8 grand for a set of wheels is steep, what makes them worth that?:confused:
They're only 'worth that' if someone pays $8K.
These will need more money after purchase-they'll need epoxy or chromate coating between the beads to fight porosity.
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Sunburst are aluminum not magnesium so I don't believe they have the same porosity issues. These wheels look great in person, I have personally seen them. And I can guarentee that if Billy has it, it is usually a cut above the rest and carefully inspected/cared for. |
| ERA Chas |
12-26-2011 07:45 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sal Gerace
(Post 1167268)
Sunburst are aluminum not magnesium so I don't believe they have the same porosity issues. .
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Would you rather mount, balance, install and THEN find they're leakers? An ounce of prevention...
Still for sale at 3 months and $8K... |
| RodKnock |
12-26-2011 10:20 AM |
[quote=Sal Gerace;1167268]
Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
(Post 1155416)
Sunburst are aluminum not magnesium so I don't believe they have the same porosity issues. These wheels look great in person, I have personally seen them. And I can guarentee that if Billy has it, it is usually a cut above the rest and carefully inspected/cared for.
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There was a gentlemen reproducing the Sunburst wheels in magnesium. Unfortunately, no one is reproducing the Halibrand S/C Cobra II wheel in magnesium. :CRY: |
| mickmate |
12-26-2011 11:15 AM |
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| RodKnock |
12-26-2011 05:06 PM |
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| mickmate |
12-26-2011 07:04 PM |
Mike sold the patterns for those to legendary, it's a small circle as we know. Originals weren't magnesium as Sal was saying so the latest offering is closer to correct.
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| Sal Gerace |
12-26-2011 08:28 PM |
I sealed my magnesium wheels with I believe a zinc phosphate paint from a marine store. Comes in either the puke green or yellow color. Moeller is the company. Keeps the air from leaking out. Honestly I didn't know aluminum had that issue.
As far the price on these wheels. If I had an original Cobra and needed a set I would be very happy to part with $8000.00 to complete my car if this is what they needed. These wheels are only getting harder to find and they only come around once in a while. The price is relative to the car they are going on. Yes about five years ago similar wheels would be seen for $4000 or $5000. If you need a set and want to wait to see if you can get a better deal down the road by all means wait. Probably the guy with 500k car is not going to wait....
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