2cv
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 01:49 PM |
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Anyone know a firm that would build steel wheels?
As the heading, I'm looking for a firm that would custom build a set of steel wheels to my specified rim size and offset.
Any suggestions please.
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coozer
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 01:54 PM |
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These guys were featired in PPC a while ago, Spt 09 issue.
http://www.bandedsteels.com/
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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balidey
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 02:03 PM |
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I would guess Weller would give you a quote
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TimC
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 02:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
I would guess Weller would give you a quote
Last time I spoke to Weller they were in administration and couldn't quote on any custom work. The guy on the phone sounded very depressed
indeed.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 04:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
quote:
Originally posted by balidey
I would guess Weller would give you a quote
Last time I spoke to Weller they were in administration and couldn't quote on any custom work. The guy on the phone sounded very depressed
indeed.
http://www.polleymotorsport.co.uk/polley/catalogue_wheels_category_final.asp?manufacturer=Weller%20Wheels&category=Steel%20Wheels
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 04:14 PM |
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A guy from Jago club spent a lot of time sorting out a deal for some 15" x 8 spoke Wellers and was told a minimum order of 80 wheels or similar
was needed, not sur eif that wa swithMr deepDepression or oneof his assistants whatever you wil lneed a good design to sell that many!
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Our most recent pics are here:
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iank
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 04:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
quote:
Originally posted by balidey
I would guess Weller would give you a quote
Last time I spoke to Weller they were in administration and couldn't quote on any custom work. The guy on the phone sounded very depressed
indeed.
How long ago was that? I thought they were in trouble a few years ago but had come through it. The were selling mail order but now sell exclusively
through Polley (just checked their website)
http://www.wellerwheels.com/
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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2cv
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 05:28 PM |
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Thank you all for your replies. It obviously isn't going to be easy to find what I'm looking for; 15 inch rims 4.5 inch wide, Ford 4 stud
spacing and an offset et19.
Once again, many thanks.
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ReMan
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 08:41 PM |
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Guessing from your Username...
Would it not be easier to get the hubs machined?
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2cv
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| posted on 8/12/09 at 09:16 PM |
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quote: Guessing from your Username... Would it not be easier to get the hubs machined?
I like your thinking but no, they are for a different project  Many thanks
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Neville Jones
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 04:42 PM |
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http://www.wheelsuk.co.uk/contact.html
I was given the above contact when looking for some steel wheels for a trailer. Haven't contacted them yet though, so can't say what or
how they are.
Cheers,
Nev.
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2cv
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 05:41 PM |
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Cheers Nev, I've contacted them and await their reply.
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2cv
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 06:19 PM |
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To follow on Nev, I've just had a call from WheelsUK no more than 30 minutes from my contacting them. A really nice chap and a good possibility
they can make what I want. It's really nice to get such a quick and enthusiastic response. Would that more were like that!!
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gazza285
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 06:58 PM |
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The work should not be beyond the scope of any small engineering company. Where are you based?
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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2cv
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 07:53 PM |
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Gazza we're out Cambridge way.
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beaver34
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 09:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 2cv
Thank you all for your replies. It obviously isn't going to be easy to find what I'm looking for; 15 inch rims 4.5 inch wide, Ford 4 stud
spacing and an offset et19.
Once again, many thanks.
what about spare wheels from a newish for there narrow but still same fitment, higher et so you would have to use spacers but alot cheaper than having
some made
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2cv
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 09:35 PM |
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quote: what about spare wheels from a newish for there narrow but still same fitment, higher et so you would have to use spacers but alot cheaper than
having some made
Yes, there's a thought. I can feel a trip to the Breakers coming on.
Many thanks for that.
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beaver34
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| posted on 10/12/09 at 09:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 2cv
quote: what about spare wheels from a newish for there narrow but still same fitment, higher et so you would have to use spacers but alot cheaper than
having some made
Yes, there's a thought. I can feel a trip to the Breakers coming on.
Many thanks for that.
i work for ford in online parts sales, ill have a look see what you want to be looking for
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2cv
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:29 AM |
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Beaver34 writes: i work for ford in online parts sales, ill have a look see what you want to be looking for
That'll be great, look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
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beaver34
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 11:36 AM |
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right you want focus spare wheels,
they do them 98-05 mk1/2 shape,
they are 15" x4" 4x 108 offset i would think to be around et42 like standard focus wheels,
if you require some i can sort you 4 new ones
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2cv
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 12:58 PM |
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beaver34 Very grateful to you for your help, U2U sent.
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