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MELS

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« on: June 18, 2016, 19:37:34 »
Can anybody help me to locate a period 6 1/2"L x 15" (42mm hub) 70 spoke deep well wire wheel from a 1966/9 AC 289 (MK3) Cobra, see photo of stamping below.
   May have been used on other cars including 428 Frua.
   Photo shows U.S. manufacture but the UK may have been another source.
   Any condition considered.
   Please see thumbnail attached of click the link below for larger image
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   https://postimg.org/image/clsp8olvl/

rstainer

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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2016, 21:11:23 »
MELS
   
   Per the register it is 1965/9 and MkII (if it's any MK at all).
   
   Neither AC or any other authoritative body applied the term ‘MkIII’ to coil spring Cobras in period, or ‘MkII’ to leaf spring Cobras.
   
   Robin Stainer
   ACOC Thames Ditton Cobra Registrar

MELS

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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2016, 18:56:17 »
That's understood, however there are some individuals relate to this car as a MkIII
   Just covering all aspects of the request
   The important issue here is the stamping detail in the photo
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« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2016, 16:07:15 »
I sent you an e-mail.
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Dan Case
1964 Cobra owner since 1983, Cobra crazy since I saw my first one in the mid 1960s in Huntsville, AL.

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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2016, 18:03:40 »
I might Just have one! came off Chevy engine d healey but I think it might be 72 spoke not 70, it is definitely a Yank wire wheel and 6" 1/2 very ropy will dig it out.

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« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2016, 23:11:55 »
Many Thanks
   Apologies for the late reply, look forward to your findings
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