 
Main Menu
|
|
Nevada Classics
|
|
Advertise at CC
|
| S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
| 8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
| 15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
| 22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
| 29 |
30 |
31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CC Advertisers
|
|
 17Likes
11-12-2015, 12:19 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 5,391
|
|
Not Ranked
It still may fit. Kind of hard to tell from just a photo but as far as accurate as original, no.
Sorry Andrew! Don't want to rain on your parade though!
Larry
__________________
Alba gu brąth
|
11-19-2015, 02:39 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 27
|
|
Not Ranked
Congrats on your deposit and looking forward to your build thread ! ! ! 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brooklyn-427
Are you going for Wires or Fia style wheel . You would need midshift with a straight shifter handle.
|
Curious, please... Would the FIA wheels fit to a slab side ?
I really kinda like those Torq-Thrust D wheels, too. Reminds me of the Bullitt Mustang 
FIA Wheels |
11-19-2015, 10:44 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Plymouth,
MA
Cobra Make, Engine: MidStates, 351C, 4spd, 9"
Posts: 397
|
|
Not Ranked
The standard set of FIA wheels won't fit without modifying to wheel flares. The wheels will bump out a little in the front, and a lot in the rear. Using 7.5" (front wheels) all around could look pretty cool. Maybe see if you can get some custom offset wheels from PS Engineering. Their wheel looks more authentic as well, though I believe a bit more $ and tough to get ahold of.
Looking forward to the build!!
__________________
"It's not about getting from point A to point B. It is the point"
-J. James
M. Krause
1.508.944.3368
Last edited by krausewich; 11-19-2015 at 10:46 PM..
|
11-20-2015, 07:40 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 27
|
|
Not Ranked
Hi and thank you for the reply.
Okay, well that answers about the FIA wheels. Yes, I was assuming the fronts would be used all the way around too... Thanks.
That being said, the Daytons are 7" wide (according to the information from the link above) and the Torq-Thrusts are as well, so was wondering if those might fit to a slab side ?
If the Slab Side wire wheels are not 7", then that also answers the question.
If one has to go to flared wheel openings, then the FIA in street version makes more sense.
Anyway, am really excited to see this build happen  |
11-20-2015, 08:07 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 5,391
|
|
Not Ranked
The "Mk II" production leaf spring Cobras used 6" wire wheels. If ERA's dimensions are accurate to original, the "FIA" wheel will be too wide for an unmodified flare.
Larry
__________________
Alba gu brąth
|
11-20-2015, 09:01 AM
|
 |
Senior Club Cobra Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,008
|
|
Not Ranked
Originally I went to ERA for the body changes to match my car. They can do anything you want just an upcharge.... Easy
Nothing $ cant solve.......
If you use small "skinny" tires the FIA will work
|
11-20-2015, 12:11 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 27
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by LMH
The "Mk II" production leaf spring Cobras used 6" wire wheels. If ERA's dimensions are accurate to original, the "FIA" wheel will be too wide for an unmodified flare.
Larry
|
Thank you very much.
Went to the American Racing website and they list 6" wide Torq-Thrust wheels, but guess it would also require an understanding of what offset is needed, too.
The OP mentioned going with the Dunlop wheels and they really do look nice
Still and all, do like those satin black T-T D wheels 
Running narrower tires should make for a nice, nimble sports car, too. |
11-20-2015, 12:27 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 5,391
|
|
Not Ranked
Dunlop doesn't make Rudge spline, well-laced (center lace) wire wheels as far as I know. Could be wrong though.
Dayton and MWS make copies that are pretty close in appearance. Both would have a "curly" center hub and are well-laced. Backspace for the 6" Cobra style wheel is approximately 79mm.
Larry
__________________
Alba gu brąth
|
11-20-2015, 12:31 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289
Posts: 11
|
|
Not Ranked
not an ERA, a Kirkham....but I kinda like FIA wheels on a 'slabside' !!
|
11-21-2015, 02:55 AM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,152
|
|
Not Ranked
Nice one. ta22. The FIA wheels really do suit the roadster.
BTW..."ta22" ....a Celica connection?
Cheers,
Glen
Last edited by xb-60; 11-21-2015 at 02:59 AM..
|
11-21-2015, 03:03 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,152
|
|
Not Ranked
Oops....double post
|
11-21-2015, 09:36 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289
Posts: 11
|
|
Not Ranked
No Celica connection, Glen. TA22 was a reference to the x-Bill Maier Historic Trans Am Mustang I vintage raced for 12 years ...
Regards,
Gary
|
11-21-2015, 11:12 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 136
|
|
Not Ranked
|
11-22-2015, 02:55 AM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
Posts: 3,689
|
|
Neutral
__________________
ERA FIA 2088
|
11-23-2015, 08:53 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 27
|
|
Not Ranked
Wow ! ! !
Those are both beautiful cars (the first photograph is really great ), but the second car is totally wicked ! |
11-23-2015, 09:06 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
Posts: 3,689
|
|
Not Ranked
Has to be the best street slab I've seen.
__________________
ERA FIA 2088
|
11-23-2015, 02:17 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 27
|
|
Not Ranked
Am in lust 
It looks blue, perhaps ?
Wish I could figure out the tires/size(s).
Can sort of make out that maybe they are bf goodrich...
Those Kidney Beans are the bomb |
11-23-2015, 02:42 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
Posts: 3,689
|
|
Not Ranked
Tires look a little wider than the rims but, not too excessive. Really gives the car a meaty look. I agree. Kidneys are one of my favorite cobra wheels. I've seen that blue on another 289 car recently. I don't know if it was a color that Shelby shipped?
__________________
ERA FIA 2088
|
11-25-2015, 09:35 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 27
|
|
Not Ranked
found another view...
apparently, this is csx2135
Last edited by ersatzknarf; 11-25-2015 at 09:49 AM..
|
11-25-2015, 12:07 PM
|
|
Senior Club Cobra Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,008
|
|
Not Ranked
Racewhere has a set of PSE kidney beans that could be used. Would be very cool. You going six pin or adapters. ??? I might suggest 6 pin as keeps options open in wheels.
Spline are for wires however they do make adapters for pin type wheels to modify onto spline.
I would get optional rear assembly as well.
Outboard brakes and tons of adjustment.
Last edited by 1985 CCX; 11-25-2015 at 12:21 PM..
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:11 PM.
Links monetized by VigLink
|
Linear Mode
