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From: bat89
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:23:49 PM
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89 Rims
Hello guys,
I am a current 89 owner. I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the rims, and the size for the front and back of the car. Please help
Thanks
Dan
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From: Baneful
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:24:12 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Welcome new guy.
Que the music!
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From: Jimmy
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:24:38 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Okay, I'll bite. What are they?
And what do you mean that you are a current 89 owner?
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From: Baneful
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:24:46 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
He's Dan Rodriguez I presume.
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From: bat89
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:24:57 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Hello again,
I don't know what they are. I think there are Center Lines, but I am not sure. I am looking for comformation. I am one of the replica owner on Justins site.
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From: bat89
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:03 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Yes, I am Dan. who is Baneful
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From: Baneful
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:15 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
I am like Tim who have no life.
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From: Tim
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:22 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Yes, they are Centerlines. I forget the exact name of the specific wheel, but they still are available. The tires are Mickey Thompsons. I'm not sure of the sizes, but I'm sure Jack does and he's probably typing your answer now...
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From: Tim
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:26 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
No life? I have a great life, thank you. If I had no life, my go-cart would have been finished 9 months ago...
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From: bat89
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:36 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
You guys are to funny. LOL Thanks for the help.
Dan
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From: Tim
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:42 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Hey Dan,
Jack is probably on his way home from work, so check back after while or email him directly. I'm pretty sure he told me before what the sizes were but I can't remember off hand.
Good to finally "meet" you, by the way...
Tim
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From: Kevin
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:50 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Yes the rims are centerline, as for the with it all depends on the frame you aer using. You need to measure the depth of the wheel well to the hub to get the proper offset for your vehicle. I used 1" offset on the rear and 3" on the front. That is using a 10X15 rims.
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From: Baneful
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:25:58 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
I meant 'no life' in reference to the frequency of post and visits to here.
Anyway, I love getting wealth of information from the likes of Kevin and Jack like above post. 
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From: Jack
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:26:14 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Hey Dan, well it's like Kevin said it all depends on the frame you used. Pay close attention to your lug pattern. The older (74 and older) Impalas had a 5 on 5" lug pattern. The newer Caprice and Impalas have a 5 of 4 3/4" pattern (I think). This is important because Centerline does not make the Auto Drag wheel in a 5x5" smaller then 10.50" width.
As far as correctness goes. The car in the pictures that Dan provided have the following set ups:
Front: Mickey Thompson Indy Profile S/S L60-15. As per Mickey Thompson's website that tire would work best on a 7 to 10" rim size.
Rear: Mickey Thompson Sportsman 33x21.50 15LT. As per Mickey Thompson's website that tire would work best on a 15 to 18" rim size.
The Jay replica in Tallahassee used the same front tire but the rear was a bit smaller:
Rear: Mickey Thompson Sportsman 33x19.50 15LT. As per Mickey Thompson's website that tire would work best on a 14 to 16" rim size.
Just and added note the Mickey Thompson Sportsman are a bias tire and require a inner tube. Bias tire are not really a good street tire. They do not respond to water very well.
For The Gothic I chose to use a Hoosier Radial tire for the rear. For rim size I will be using and 15X14 for the rear and a 15x8.5 for the front. I will be using wheel lug adaptors to make the lug pattern 5 on 4 3/4" pattern. As far as back spacing goes I am going to have to re-measure once the body is back on the frame.
Good Luck. PS love your car so far.
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From: Jack
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:26:18 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Correction: "The car in the pictures that Dan provided..." Dave provided. Sorry Dave, it's old age, honest..... By the way Dave where the heck are you? 
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From: bat89
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:26:28 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Hello guys,
Sorry I took so long to respone. I was at the office when I submited the question. I'm home now. Thanks so much for all the information. I knew if there was anyone that could help me, it would be you guys. I must say, it is a pleasure to get such a quick response. Thank you very much for your help. I'm sure, I will have more questions as I go forward. Please, if there is anything I can help out with, let me know.
Thanks
Dan
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From: bat89
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:26:32 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
I forgot one thing Guys. Thanks for the warm welcome. It is my pleasure to meet all of you.
Your 89Bat Bud
Dan
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From: Tim
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:26:39 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
I'm just glad you found your way over to CLTC...
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From: Justin
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:26:50 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
I don't mean to sound like a jerk, because that is not my intent. But I do not think this is Dan Rodriguez we are talking to. I might be wrong here, but Dan has a different e-mail address and he usually contacts me to find out info like this for him... In fact, I spoke to him earlier on the phone and he did not mention posting here.
Sorry if I am wrong here, but this Dan might be the owner of ANOTHER replica featured on my site? (If I am wrong Dan, shoot me an e-mail from your main address. If I am right, which replica is your's, Dan #2?)
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From: Jack
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:26:57 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
What Dan is this Dan? Dan have any pictures of your car that you can post or email me?
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From: Tim
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:27:04 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
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From: Tim
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:27:04 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
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From: bat89
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:27:18 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Hey Guys,
Sorry about the confusion. Justin is right, I do usually call him regarding information on my car. Justin, I was browsing through the 89 web site, and I noticed that, these guys really know everything about the 89 car. Guys, thank you for all the information, and keep in touch.
Your Bat bud
Dan Rodriguez
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From: Justin
| Posted: 4/26/2005 5:27:27 PM
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RE: 89 Rims
Yup, it is indeed Dan! He called me today. lol. Sorry about the paranoia.... There are a lot of people out there who are trying to get info for devious purposes or who just want to cause trouble. Didn't want to see Dan's name dragged through the mud. He is a great guy. Welcome aboard, Dan!  <---- HE OWNS BOTH OF THESE!!!!!
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