"Halibrand Cobra II wheels in......MAGNESIUM

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Trust me.......Fran does NOT need the "working capital" to do this. He recently disposed of a rather expensive automobile and has been looking for others in addition to one he has recently purchased. Now if it were me doing the wheels I would likely need "opium" (Other Peoples Money) but that is not the case here. Say what you want about Fran, he is "special" but he is straight up to deal with.
He has owned a lot of Cobras, some GT40s and a Kar Kraft MK IV.

He is just tired of wannbees saying "yeah, I want some" and then disappearing when the pony-up time comes. I have had the same experience with reproducing parts.....everyone wants them until it is time to buy.......................

The old list of "wannables" was ME, rodneym and Lew. Unfortunately, as Fran told me back on July 25, 2012, he needs to make at least 100 wheels, 50 fronts and 50 rears, so 25 sets. And 3 is not 25. Furthermore, he said backspacing is a huge problem since everyone is different. However, rodneym, Lew and I all have Kirkham's and we all wanted the original backspacing specs, since Kirkham's are copied from an original Cobra.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

The old list of "wannables" was ME, rodneym and Lew. Unfortunately, as Fran told me back on July 25, 2012, he needs to make at least 100 wheels, 50 fronts and 50 rears, so 25 sets. And 3 is not 25. Furthermore, he said backspacing is a huge problem since everyone is different. However, rodneym, Lew and I all have Kirkham's and we all wanted the original backspacing specs, since Kirkham's are copied from an original Cobra.

Backspacing will be done to order thus the requirement for backspacing in writing ("They don't fit.....no, I said 3 inches...") and yes he needs commitments for more than 3 sets. Fran does not want to die with 15 sets of magnesium wheels (although if my wife makes more cookies and lasagna for him, I could end up in the will)