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10-07-2011, 04:30 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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For All You Sunburst Wheel Enthusiasts
$8,000. Originals at HRE in NY:
http://www.cobracountry.com/cobra4sa...ndrewsB-ny.jpg
Looks like 5 wheels in one picture, but I would ask if interested. No affiliation. |
10-07-2011, 04:32 PM
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10-07-2011, 04:38 PM
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Ol Billy don't give nuttin away.
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10-08-2011, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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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? 
Cheers,tin-man
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10-09-2011, 08:21 AM
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[quote=tin-man;1155384]8 grand for a set of wheels is steep, what makes them worth that?
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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10-09-2011, 09:02 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison Stallion 468 FE
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holy crap, 8k.....um.....thats just dumb
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10-09-2011, 07:54 PM
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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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12-25-2011, 06:19 PM
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Location: Pittsburgh,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Hmmmm.......Good Luck!
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12-25-2011, 06:47 PM
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I wish I had an original car to put those on. 
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12-25-2011, 09:29 PM
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[quote=ERA Chas;1155416]
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8 grand for a set of wheels is steep, what makes them worth that?
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. |
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. |
12-26-2011, 08:45 AM
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Quote:
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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...
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12-26-2011, 11:20 AM
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[quote=Sal Gerace;1167268]
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
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. |
12-26-2011, 12:15 PM
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12-26-2011, 06:06 PM
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12-26-2011, 08:04 PM
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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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12-26-2011, 09:28 PM
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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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