I've currently got a set of rather good looking 17" alloys in need of a refurb but I've never heard of the make before and I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me with more info on them or the maker?

 

Each of them has a centre cap that says "Designed by Clive Gem(?) Ballon(or Buller?)" (not entirely sure if this is correct as the signature is a bit hard to read!). This signature is also engraved into the face of each alloy (see photos below).

 

If I didn't already have a set to go on I'd be keeping these as I've always been a sucker for a five spoke wheel with a nice dish but needs must when the Devil drives so they'll probably be up for sale shortly. :rolleyes:

 

 

 

 

arnt they gembella the german alloy company

Gemballa is a company based in Leonberg near Stuttgart, Germany, which was founded by, and named after, Uwe Gemballa in 1981.

Gemballa do stuff for Porsche's aswell.

Uwe Gembella! Well done that man! :D

 

Just done a quick search on Google:

 

http://www.gemballausa.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemballa

http://www.lambocars.com/archive/diablo/gemballad.htm

 

Interesting stuff...hadn't heard of him before! Reckon they'll look really nice on a 300zx (they looked great on the 2+2 I got them off :) )

Hi Leigh

 

When's the next Gig ?

Hi Leigh

 

When's the next Gig ?

 

Alright Tony! We've got a bit of a lull in August as my drummer is away for a week then my guitarist is away for two weeks but September is sizing up to be pretty jam packed at the moment. Waiting for dates on a couple of Bar Academy gigs, but got one confirmed at The Actress and Bishop http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/26/26451/Actress_and_Bishop/Birmingham

Weirdly, there's also the possibility of a festival but that's still unconfirmed ;)