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jbw0127 · 02-06-2004, 03:43 AM

Photoshopped these wheels on this truck. Mainly seen on Cobra's but a popular mid 60's race type wheel.

Always looking for something different!

stllookn · 02-06-2004, 03:49 AM

Hard to tell from the pic...it may be my monitor since the wheels look very dark. Are they the 8 spoke EMPI style Euro wheel. If they are, I love them but have never seen them on one of our trucks. I really like the centers painted the body color of the truck but that is just me. It's your truck...and it looks great...if you like it...go for it!

jbw0127 · 02-06-2004, 03:54 AM

They actually have a cast finish center with polished rim and some of the raised surfaces of the inner wheel. They also have a 3 bar knock off.

These are similar to the wheels found on the 427 Cobra's and are made be one of the replica wheel companies.......I'm just fond of a more "racey" look. Love the torque thrust's, but everyone has em!!

CPNEJR · 02-06-2004, 08:45 AM

Even though it's a F@rd thing I like em'

Please no one hit me:p

Tx Firefighter · 02-06-2004, 08:48 AM

Halibrand made those for the Cobras.

smokekiki · 02-06-2004, 11:16 AM

I like them!

*Gee_Emm* · 02-06-2004, 11:26 AM

Looks kinda ricey, too fancy takes away from the truck.

smokekiki · 02-06-2004, 11:34 AM

They are halibrands',they don't make "ricey wheels".

SWEET7T · 02-06-2004, 11:49 AM

Those look sweet!!!

First glance, I didn't even notice that the pic was photoshopped! Well, after looking at it, it is hard to tell that it IS photoshop

outlawchevy · 02-06-2004, 12:35 PM

i like them

jbw0127 · 02-06-2004, 02:17 PM

Here's a pic of the wheel that I used with photoshop.

I know they are most recognized as a "Ford" wheel, but I've also seen them on some vintage mid 60's road race vette's like the Gran Sport.

lukecp · 02-06-2004, 02:23 PM

Looks good to me!

*dtlilly* · 02-06-2004, 02:29 PM

I think they look good. With the closer pic, they definately are not the Empi wheels, like on VW's, but I wonder how Empi might look on these trucks. Halibrands are a high quality wheel too.

jbw0127 · 02-06-2004, 02:36 PM

Here's another pic of the same wheel with some extra polishing.

A company by the name of Team3 makes these wheels. I'm not even sure if Halibrand is still in business. Haven't been able to get on to their website lately.

jbw0127 · 02-06-2004, 02:42 PM

.....and another cuz I'm sittin around board!!!

I know it's a Ford.......but even a die hard Ford hater can't dislike a Cobra.........big cubic inches + lightweight chassis = so much fun it will take a plastic surgeon to remove the smile from your face!

**'70_402** · 02-06-2004, 02:45 PM

i like those alot

*dtlilly* · 02-06-2004, 03:00 PM

This is an original Empi 5 lug wheel.

Bamm · 02-06-2004, 04:09 PM

Honestly- I don't care for them a bit. There are too many other sweet looking wheels out there to go with than those.

............Jerry

griesel72 · 02-06-2004, 04:17 PM

I like them because they are different, so many of the wheels out there look exactly the same.

Go for it

dinnut · 02-06-2004, 06:11 PM

i like them
they are the same wheels used on eleanor in the movie gone in 60 seconds

CG · 02-06-2004, 10:38 PM

i wanna see the parts guys face when you ask for chevy truck to volkswagon bug wheel adaptors for those empies

jbw0127 · 02-06-2004, 10:59 PM

I'm sure they'd laugh if they were empies.......but they're not.

They can be had in the 5/5 bolt pattern.

http://team3wheels.com

imdarren · 02-07-2004, 02:26 AM

Yep. They are the same thing.

Blue Beard · 02-07-2004, 10:09 AM

Would rather see the original style.........

I thought someone was putting these out again........??

weasel29gm · 02-07-2004, 11:16 AM

I like em'!!!

02-06-2004, 03:43 AM	#1
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	Opinions? Photoshopped these wheels on this truck. Mainly seen on Cobra's but a popular mid 60's race type wheel. Always looking for something different! Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

02-06-2004, 03:49 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Hard to tell from the pic...it may be my monitor since the wheels look very dark. Are they the 8 spoke EMPI style Euro wheel. If they are, I love them but have never seen them on one of our trucks. I really like the centers painted the body color of the truck but that is just me. It's your truck...and it looks great...if you like it...go for it! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-06-2004, 03:54 AM	#3
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	They actually have a cast finish center with polished rim and some of the raised surfaces of the inner wheel. They also have a 3 bar knock off. These are similar to the wheels found on the 427 Cobra's and are made be one of the replica wheel companies.......I'm just fond of a more "racey" look. Love the torque thrust's, but everyone has em!! __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

02-06-2004, 08:45 AM	#4
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Even though it's a F@rd thing I like em' Please no one hit me:p __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

02-06-2004, 08:48 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Halibrand made those for the Cobras. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-06-2004, 11:16 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I like them! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-06-2004, 11:26 AM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Looks kinda ricey, too fancy takes away from the truck.

02-06-2004, 11:34 AM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	They are halibrands',they don't make "ricey wheels". __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-06-2004, 11:49 AM	#9
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Those look sweet!!! First glance, I didn't even notice that the pic was photoshopped! Well, after looking at it, it is hard to tell that it IS photoshop __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-06-2004, 12:35 PM	#10
outlawchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Walker,louisiana Posts: 179	i like them __________________ (If all else fails get a bigger hammer)

02-06-2004, 02:17 PM	#11
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	Here's a pic of the wheel that I used with photoshop. I know they are most recognized as a "Ford" wheel, but I've also seen them on some vintage mid 60's road race vette's like the Gran Sport. Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

02-06-2004, 02:23 PM	#12
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks good to me! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-06-2004, 02:29 PM	#13
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I think they look good. With the closer pic, they definately are not the Empi wheels, like on VW's, but I wonder how Empi might look on these trucks. Halibrands are a high quality wheel too.

02-06-2004, 02:36 PM	#14
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	Here's another pic of the same wheel with some extra polishing. A company by the name of Team3 makes these wheels. I'm not even sure if Halibrand is still in business. Haven't been able to get on to their website lately. Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

02-06-2004, 02:42 PM	#15
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	.....and another cuz I'm sittin around board!!! I know it's a Ford.......but even a die hard Ford hater can't dislike a Cobra.........big cubic inches + lightweight chassis = so much fun it will take a plastic surgeon to remove the smile from your face! Attached Images __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383



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02-06-2004, 02:45 PM	#16
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	i like those alot

02-06-2004, 03:00 PM	#17
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	This is an original Empi 5 lug wheel.

02-06-2004, 04:09 PM	#18
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Honestly- I don't care for them a bit. There are too many other sweet looking wheels out there to go with than those. ............Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-06-2004, 04:17 PM	#19
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I like them because they are different, so many of the wheels out there look exactly the same. Go for it __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-06-2004, 06:11 PM	#20
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i like them they are the same wheels used on eleanor in the movie gone in 60 seconds Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

02-06-2004, 10:38 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	i wanna see the parts guys face when you ask for chevy truck to volkswagon bug wheel adaptors for those empies

02-06-2004, 10:59 PM	#22
jbw0127 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 73	I'm sure they'd laugh if they were empies.......but they're not. They can be had in the 5/5 bolt pattern. http://team3wheels.com __________________ 72 swb Cheyenne "nut & bolt" frame off (in process) Blown 383

02-07-2004, 02:26 AM	#23
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Yep. They are the same thing. Attached Images __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

02-07-2004, 10:09 AM	#24
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Would rather see the original style......... I thought someone was putting these out again........?? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-07-2004, 11:16 AM	#25
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	I like em'!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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