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Title: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 11:12:28 AM
Does anyone have any 1985 ish catalogs ?  Looking for a copy of the 10 spoke wheels for sale page

Coralsnake68@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: shelbydoug on September 03, 2024, 12:14:40 PM
I am presuiming that have asked the Branda's?
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Jim Herrud on September 03, 2024, 02:26:13 PM
I have a '94 Branda catalog showing 10-spoke wheels.
Don't know if this helps, but was easy enough to do.

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Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 02:30:45 PM
Thank you Jim very much appreciated

Do they show a 1968 version?
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Jim Herrud on September 03, 2024, 03:02:41 PM
They do indeed:

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Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 04:40:48 PM
Very helpful, now we need to creep back and see when these reissues started
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 05:03:29 PM
We will solve the puzzle of these wheels. This identifies a "second" version of the CS wheel co sold by Branda.

Im guessing from what I have seen Branda starting selling wheels in the mid 1980s
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 03, 2024, 05:12:55 PM
That is the straight non tapered version in the catalog picture. It seems like that they were selling a different version in the early 80's.
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 05:22:44 PM
So I have a non tapered spoke/valve on rim/ flat lug design in 1994 above

It looks like they changed to the new repro design non tapered spoke / valve on rim/ chamfered lug around 2010?

Looking to confirm and or add to that info

The catalogs are very good source of info

We should be able to start bracketing the types being sold
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: FL SAAC on September 03, 2024, 06:03:25 PM
I possibly may have a old branda catalog, will check
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: NC TRACKRAT on September 03, 2024, 06:11:45 PM
I have a "Branda catalog C" shown on the upper left of the front cover with no date anywhere. The '68 10-spoke picture is on the bottom of p.17 and so dark you can't see the valve stem which I believe may be at 12 O'Clock. They are tapered spokes. The description reads:
1968 SHELBY 10-spoke Aluminum wheels: 15X7; currently being reproduced by Carroll Shelby; includes lug nuts and correct center cap. 17/23
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 06:31:51 PM
Thank you sir!

Catalog c is an early catalog, most likely mid 80s. Can you identify the lugs used?

With or without a "washer"?

The valve stem appears to be on rim and not between spokes?

Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: s2ms on September 03, 2024, 07:13:53 PM
FWIW, I have a 'Catalog F' which does not have a published date anywhere. Has the same exact photo as Jim's image in reply# 4 above although on page 23 instead of 21.
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 07:20:14 PM
Catalog F okay! Im finding the copyright inside the front cover or first page. Im thinking F is 1987?

I think the valve stem is on rim at five o clock? Would you agree?
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: s2ms on September 03, 2024, 07:23:25 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 07:20:14 PMCatalog F okay! Im finding the copyright inside the front cover or first page. Im thinking F is 1987?

I think the valve stem is on rim at five o clock? Would you agree?

Correct, 5:00!  Copyright is on 1st page but oddly no date.  I'm guessing 1988. Believe this is my first Branda catalog I got shortly after buying my 66 in 1987, it was delivered to the house we moved into in 1988. 
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 07:26:32 PM
Very helpful! You guys are great!
No worries! That should be easy to find!
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: NC TRACKRAT on September 03, 2024, 07:29:37 PM
No picture of lugs but there are two described:
"1968 SHELBY 10-spoke Aluminum wheel lug nuts: long type, chrome plated steel; price each  17/24"
"1968 SHELBY 10-spoke Aluminum wheel lug nuts: for new re-issued wheels; includes washer; price each  17/25"
As for the valve stem, the picture shows the rim clearly and there is no valve stem on the rim so, I assume that it's inboard in the darkened area at 12 O'clock that can't be seen clearly.
Incidentally, the price list will bring tears to your eyes...Oh, for a time machine!
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 07:32:42 PM
Whats the price??? I will guess about 149 each

I think they are selling original lugs and then the non chamfered ones for the repros
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: NC TRACKRAT on September 03, 2024, 07:37:56 PM
The price list with Catalog C is dated 1990 and specifically states "Cat C 1990".  Price for the wheel is $169.95 ea. or a set of four for $650.00.  There is no copyright notice on Catalog C.
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: s2ms on September 03, 2024, 07:44:59 PM
Catalog F must be dated after C and later than 1988 like I previously thought. It has these prices...

- Wheels....$198.00 each, $780 set of four

- lug nuts: long type, chrome plated steel; price each....$3.75

- lug nuts: for new re-issued wheels; includes washer; price each....$3.00
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 07:46:29 PM
Great info!

I recall buying a set of Nos 1968 hubcaps around 1990

My wife thought I was insane, the price was $600

So did a lot of people, just ahead of my time
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: BryanT on September 03, 2024, 07:49:38 PM
I bought a set of 4 CS wheels from Branda 1984-85. Stil on the car today.
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 07:50:47 PM
Too good! We are killing this

The amount of differences in these is incredible
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 03, 2024, 07:59:37 PM
Quote from: s2ms on September 03, 2024, 07:13:53 PMFWIW, I have a 'Catalog F' which does not have a published date anywhere. Has the same exact photo as Jim's image in reply# 4 above although on page 23 instead of 21.
You will have to be careful because Branda has been known to use older pictures that are different then current stock being sold. Smallblock Cobra valve covers comes to mind.   
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2024, 08:01:17 PM
Good point Mr Gaines!
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 04, 2024, 09:19:38 AM
BDT- your info is invaluable

Can you check to see if your version has DOT script on back of spokes?
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: BryanT on September 04, 2024, 01:42:49 PM
Pulled one of my wheels and no DOT. I did find my receipt it was dated March 3 1984.
Hope this helps
Bryan
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 04, 2024, 01:49:38 PM
Excellent sir! Gold medal for you, thanks again
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 04, 2024, 04:32:29 PM
1977 was the year that DOT identification typically started to be stamped on aluminum after market wheels. Some MFG's purposely stamped the DOT ident on the inside of the rim . It would not be seen once the tire was mounted.
Title: Re: Old Tony Branda catalogs
Post by: Coralsnake on September 04, 2024, 04:52:51 PM
Thank you Mr Gaines....