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07-31-06, 11:49 AM
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| | Bob Lacey Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2002 GT40: San diego
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 7  | Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
The new 17 inch BRM from Vintage Wheels will only be available at the end of August ,this is 3 months later than anticipated ,sorry for the the delay due to longer than expected development phase.
We know many RCR customers are affected by this delay and we will be drop shipping the first batch of wheels to Fran as soon as possible.
Bob Lacey www.vintagewheelsus.com | 
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07-31-06, 12:31 PM
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| | xlr8or Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego CA GT40: None yet, that's next on the list.
Posts: 83
Rep Power: 3 | For those that have not seen Vintage Wheels up close, they are beautiful. The powder coating is second to none and the service it top notch.
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07-31-06, 01:10 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 2,355
Rep Power: 32 | I'll second that!!
Hey Bob, any plans for 15x14 for us Gulf boys?
Bill D
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07-31-06, 02:30 PM
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| | Sandy Gulf GT40
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA GT40: RCR GT40 Gulf
Posts: 1,087
Rep Power: 17 | How wide are the rears? I guess worst case will be some welding like the 15's Bill. I think for 335's you need 12"
Sandy
__________________ RCR GT40 #11 348" Alloy SBF, 930 Box, Gulf 1075 Trim Now in the Garage, still under construction... www.gtsparkplugs.com Links to the cars | |
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09-04-06, 08:24 PM
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| | Scott McDill Silver Supporter
Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida USA GT40: RCR 17
Posts: 61
Rep Power: 6 | Update on wheel delay?
"Wheels will only be available at the end of August"
" We know many RCR customers are affected by this delay and we will be drop shipping the first batch of wheels to Fran as soon as possible."
OK, the end of august has come and gone. I am one of those RCR customers. How much longer can I expect to be affected by this delay?
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09-04-06, 09:06 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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| I speak with Bob at least twice a week and ask the same question......
he assures me that they are on their way......Bob will be drop shipping , by air freight,the first batch directly to Detroit from the manufacturer.....
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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09-26-06, 10:52 PM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
Posts: 478
Rep Power: 8  |  Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Hi Bob,
Any update for those of us still sporting reversed salvage-yard S10 chevy rims  on our RCRs?
Thanks & Regards,
Al | |
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09-28-06, 09:35 AM
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| | Bob Lacey Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2002 GT40: San diego
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 7 |  Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM pictures
Hi Alex and all RF customers
Here is pic of the front 17 x 8 machined awaiting powder coat ,rear pics to follow in day or two .We are very close to shipping the wheels to Fran now,sorry for the further delay.
Bob Vintage Wheels | |
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09-28-06, 10:48 AM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
Posts: 478
Rep Power: 8 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Hi Bob,
Thanks for the picture. It looks like they will be well worth the wait!
Best Regards,
Al | |
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09-28-06, 10:56 AM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
Posts: 2,662
| Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
They look great....well done Bob.....and thanks for fighting the good fight..!!!!
But Mr Lacey....I am sure you mean RCR customers dont you.....hehehe
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com
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09-28-06, 11:05 AM
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| | Bob Lacey Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2002 GT40: San diego
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
my humble apologies Sir Fran
Bob | |
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09-28-06, 11:35 AM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
Posts: 478
Rep Power: 8 |  Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Sir Fran eh? Now I know why this picture seemed familiar. Must have been before the ceremony | |
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09-29-06, 12:35 AM
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| | Scott McDill Silver Supporter
Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida USA GT40: RCR 17
Posts: 61
Rep Power: 6 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Hi bob,
Very much worth the wait! I like the proportions of these wheels. Other attempts to create 17" BRMs resulted in thick rims, or long thin center "spokes" that just don't look quite right. Yours have a nice balance between the two. Looks like 15s on steroids. Thank you for the hard work. More pictures would be apriciated.
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11-03-06, 08:26 AM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
Posts: 478
Rep Power: 8 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Since another month has passed, hopefully Bob can provide us with another status update.
Al | |
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11-03-06, 09:59 AM
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| | REVILO CURRENTLY BANNED
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: timbuck2 GT40: Mark I
Posts: 15
Rep Power: 0 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
hmmmmmm
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11-03-06, 10:06 AM
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| | REVILO CURRENTLY BANNED
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: timbuck2 GT40: Mark I
Posts: 15
Rep Power: 0 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
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Originally Posted by gt40fran I speak with Bob at least twice a week and ask the same question......
he assures me that they are on their way......, ..... | daju vu
Last edited by REVILO; 11-03-06 at 10:08 AM.
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11-03-06, 10:39 AM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
Posts: 478
Rep Power: 8 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Hi John,
Re: Deja Vu - Yes you're right, they are being made in South Africa, but in this case I know that I can drive over to Fran's and pick up a set of 17" Halibrands or 15" BRMs at anytime if I get tired of waiting.
Regards,
Al | |
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11-03-06, 11:09 AM
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| | REVILO CURRENTLY BANNED
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: timbuck2 GT40: Mark I
Posts: 15
Rep Power: 0 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Who's john?
True! you can drive to Fran's..But not in your GT40  I will call Oliver and maybe he will give you a ride up in his GT.. Oh wait...No room for rims. Oh Gee's now what!.
Revilo | |
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11-03-06, 11:15 AM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
Posts: 2,662
| Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
Mr. John Bobowski( aka..Oliver/REVILO).....behave yourself....
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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11-03-06, 11:33 AM
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| | REVILO CURRENTLY BANNED
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: timbuck2 GT40: Mark I
Posts: 15
Rep Power: 0 | Re: Vintage Wheels 17 inch BRM delay
You guys must have me confused.  Looks like Fran monitors all the sites to see if this Bobowski/oliver the great post slightly crude but true statments. I'm sure OLI will be good If Ron ever lets him back on the forum. But from what Oliver tells me he is banned for life. Being President of his fan club, I chat with him often and it seems that he had a revilation. He attends church 3 times a week and prays for the poor souls that have to struggle with there build and dream one day of actually having wheels to put on ther Gt40. 
Sir REVILO
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