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10-19-2007, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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While I might be in the minority, personally, I would prefer the appearance of the natural finish of a magnesium wheel to the powdercoated finish of an aluminum wheel. Also, the reduction of weight is always a nice benefit.
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10-19-2007, 09:54 AM
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Given the question and potential costs:
i would admit that an original-style set of modern forged alloy rims would also be very attractive. Perhaps Fuchs as a supplier? Similarly priced i suppose, but very very tough indeed.
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10-19-2007, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Palm Coast,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American CSX 4241 - authentically built
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Originally Posted by Lew Ledyard
Sal:
The mags are lighter (a 30% reduction in rotating mass is a lot) and (IMHO) better looking than aluminum.
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So are the majority of people asking here, looking to reduce weight for racing? I got the impression it was a "correctness" kind of thing.
As for look, that's a mute point. You can make an alloy rim look like a mag one.
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CSX 4241, KMP 357 - sold and missed, CSX 4819 - cancelled, FFR 5132 - sold
See my car at CSXinfo.net here >> CSX 4241
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10-19-2007, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Topanga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP-216S Kirkham Street '66 428 PI
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Does anyone replicate the "Sunburst" design that came on the street cars?
I saw a set on a orig 427 at the Boulder museum. Very sexy. Seemed to be a similar offset as the halibrands and really filled the wheelwells.
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10-19-2007, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Cobra Pack
I am all for spending money on my car. Unfortunately, the price I was quoted for the Kidney's was $1500/wheel - yes $6000 for a set!
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Do you have a pic of the reproed Kidneys?
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CSX 4241, KMP 357 - sold and missed, CSX 4819 - cancelled, FFR 5132 - sold
See my car at CSXinfo.net here >> CSX 4241
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10-19-2007, 11:30 AM
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The reproed Kidneys are not complete to my knowledge, but the molds are being made from original wheels. For me, I don't really care if they are mag or not.
If PS had their one piece Kidneys available in more that 6.5" I would buy them in a second. However, I can only get the right sizes in the 2 piece variety from them. I am just not comfortable running the 2 piece welded Kidney Bean wheels after extensive discussions with many vintage racers. Further, the 2 piece Kidneys look different than the original wheels - they look like two separate pieces (rim and center).
On another note - I have FIA/Comp 427 Competion Girling style brakes; original Kidneys do not clear them. The backsides are being machined to clear the big girling brakes since most vintage racers are using the Comp brakes.
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10-19-2007, 03:01 PM
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Seems like their would be a high number of different back space requirements for different replicas.Also people who don't want (cant use)knock off's.
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10-19-2007, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pmfranke
Seems like their would be a high number of different back space requirements for different replicas.Also people who don't want (cant use)knock off's.
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There probably are lots of potential fitment variables out there. I am only looking into having wheels reproduced that are the same size and dimensions that the original wheels were and only in knock-offs. Otherwise, there are so many variables that the project would never get done. I am looking to replicate the original wheels, with the possible exception of subtle (hopefully undetectable from the outside) changes that are required in order to run new tubeless tires. I do not want to go into the wheel business. I just want a set of good wheels for my Kirkham.
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I'm no expert. 
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10-20-2007, 10:02 AM
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Seems like a good idea and sensible limits.
Keep us in the loop.
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