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The Cars => 1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: SChatman on February 09, 2021, 11:35:25 PM

Title: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: SChatman on February 09, 2021, 11:35:25 PM
Anyone have good luck with a set of reproduction wheels out there for accuracy besides Paradise Wheels?
My originals are rusted.
Craig at Paradise can't get chrome rims right now so they've been back ordered for months. I know the Scott Drake aluminum ones are no option.
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: shlb69 on February 10, 2021, 05:19:50 PM
I would have to check but might be able to help.
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: mikeh on February 10, 2021, 07:49:37 PM
PM sent
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: SChatman on February 10, 2021, 08:38:00 PM
Thanks guys!
mikeh, I didn't see a pm?
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: rmccan on February 19, 2021, 03:38:36 PM
Just went and got a set of the legondary wheels , they are not the best ones and will be returning them , >:( :(  Made in China crap

My search will go on , coker sels the proper ones @ 420.00 each
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: 69 GT350 Vert on February 19, 2021, 07:00:39 PM
I'm sticking with my rusty, original 69 shelby rims for my convertible.  If the glue hasn't failed by now, I doubt that it will. The correct repros are too expensive, and the china repros aren't an option.  Plus, the patina of the missing chrome makes people reconsider when I hear them say "it must be a clone" at the car cruises. 
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: 2112 on February 20, 2021, 12:17:12 AM
Quote from: rmccan on February 19, 2021, 03:38:36 PM
Just went and got a set of the legondary wheels , they are not the best ones and will be returning them , >:( :(  Made in China crap

My search will go on , coker sels the proper ones @ 420.00 each

Does Coker build their own or buy from Paradise?
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: Dan353 on February 20, 2021, 01:11:21 AM
I bought a set of repro wheels from Branda Performance. At the time they were made by Specialty Wheels not sure where the get them now
     
     Dan
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: SChatman on February 20, 2021, 10:19:12 AM
I called Branda and they get theirs from Paradise meaning they don't have anything at this time.
Title: Re: 69-70 reproduction wheels
Post by: shelbyluva on February 20, 2021, 11:27:53 AM
Quote from: rmccan on February 19, 2021, 03:38:36 PM
Just went and got a set of the legondary wheels , they are not the best ones and will be returning them , >:( :(  Made in China crap

My search will go on , coker sels the proper ones @ 420.00 each

I understand that the Lengendary brand wheels are more of a look-a-like than a true reproduction since they are a one piece aluminum design, but what other quality concerns did you have with them?