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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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Does any one know the origin of red wheels , rimson "Bobbers"?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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I can't tell you where that started but.. these are the wheels that will be going on my train.


 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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^^^^ Nice choice of wheels! Post up pics when installed!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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NICE
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Love those wheels...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Meanbite, can you post the web address for the wheel maker?
I have an idea I would like to 'explore' and maybe they can help me out.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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http://www.hdwheels.com
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Crap, man. I had to block that site from my computer as I all of a sudden woke up with my credit card in my hand ready to order wheels.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Oh damn!!! That site could be lethal to my credit rating.
Not to mention my a$$ if the wife ever found out.

Thanks for teh link, I almost wish I never got it. [sm=guilty.gif]
 
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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That started in the late 30's and early 40's. During the depression and wartime gas rationing, retailers bought low trim level E, F and EL models with all the parts that were chromed on the FL bikes painted. They were used for light delivery service and the idea of contrasting rim colors to attract attention caught on. Especially on bikes with sidecars or side vans with the store logo painted on. Because people had a hard time getting around, drug stores and grocers did a lot of deliverys.
 
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