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Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-15-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,353
Posted By grampaben

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

I have exactly the same set up. 17x9.5's. I have 1.5" rear and 2.25" front.Running 275x40 rears and 245x45 fronts. Il could have gone bigger on the rears (maybe 305's) without rubbing.

I got...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-29-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,353
Posted By grampaben

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Spacers are 1.5's rear, 2.5's front.

Only issue I see is, the 245's on the front are right at the minimum fit for those 9.5 wheels. 255's might be a better size for that rim width.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-26-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,353
Posted By grampaben

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Just got them on 17"x9.5" 275/40 and 245'45. Fit well, no rubs, nothing sticks out!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-17-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 30,787
Posted By grampaben

Re: Question about Fitment for Iroc replica Rims

I'm going to sell them after I make sure the vette ones work out. They are the ones pictured on the car right now. No scratches or curb rash. I take it you might be interested?

Where are you?...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-17-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 30,787
Posted By grampaben

Re: Question about Fitment for Iroc replica Rims

I have 0 offsets on mine. I'm running 245/50's all the way around. They are inside the fenderlip 100%. Nothing sticks out. AND, I can rotate them. That's a big plus when you have a daily driver.
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Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-09-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,353
Posted By grampaben

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

What size tires are those?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-26-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

What sze tires are you running on the rears?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-26-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Hey, the back space on the fronts is 4.517. As to whether the rms will stick out, you can figure out pretty easily.

FIGURING IT OUT SOUNDS HARD, BUT IT REALLY ISN'T.

1: pull a rear tire....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-24-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,353
Posted By grampaben

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

I have an 87 with a 10 bolt rear end. I can help. Send me a PM at:
grampaben1@windstream.net.

It's easy to figure out. It just looks complicated on paper.
Ben
Forum: Body
07-23-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,670
Posted By grampaben

Re: totalled camaro..worth fixing?

:goodjob:Man, if I was up there I'd come bring my wrenches. and help some. Glad to see it's going to be back on the road and not in some bone yardd! Keep us updted and take some pics along the way....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-21-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Heck TT, I just realized where you're at! I'm glad to see there's someone over there sticking up for the US muscle car. Good work!
No problem, just a little chops busting.
Later
Gramps
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-21-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Hey TT - I don't know what you're smokin' but I think it may be illegal!!!
Gramps
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-21-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

:iagree::yup:

Gramps
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-20-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Okay, It's not fair that I bashed TT's wheels without him being able to retaliate, so, for TT's appreciation and comment I give you my 16x9 zero offset chrome IROC knock offs. I don't think they are...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-20-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Man, I'm trying to control my wit which gets me in trouble. Best political correctness here I can muster......... Not likely, bub. Sorry. Cuss me if you so desire. Beauty is in the eye of the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-20-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Man that looks like GREAT old school! I bet it launched a lot better with those taller side wall! I am looking for new rims to get more meat on the ground for my 87 stroker. Perhaps I should look to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-12-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By grampaben

Re: Spacer question

I'll have to remember that about the newer rear. I have a 10 bolt posi in it right now with 3.42 gears, but drum brakes. I can't aford the rear right now, but that sounds like a good idea -especially...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-12-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By grampaben

Re: Spacer question

Hey Blackenedbird! Thanks! This was a heck of a help. I need 2.25 fronts and 2" rears. Pat yerself on the back. Ya did good.
Gramps
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-06-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,192
Posted By grampaben

Re: Feb. CAR OF THE MONTH ** Winner**

Afraid I don't know them. I guess my memory ain't what it used to be.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-13-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

guess I should put mine up here. I got them sometime ago (2006 I think). They are 16-9 1/2" 0 MM offsets.They are chromed. I have been looking for 17 by 10's or 11's, but can only find 8 1/2's in all...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-08-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 187
Important/Useful : Sticky: The Best Tires?
Views: 74,318
Posted By grampaben

Re: Sticky: The Best Tires?

Okay I think I can help with the rears some. 255/50-16 proxi 888R's. If you're interested they are brand new. Here's the link. I'm ordering 2 of them next week (payday of course).
...
Forum: Body
06-08-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,670
Posted By grampaben

Re: totalled camaro..worth fixing?

There was a whole unmolested bodied 88 Z in my local scrap yard last time I was there. If you would like I could check to see if it's still there. The front clip was good. Don't know what the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-08-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,367
Posted By grampaben

Re: New Outlaw I on my 86 T/A!!!

Those are beautiful wheels. A little pricey but no spacers mean you can subtract $200 to $300 in spacers. I fired off a question about wider sizes to them a few minutes ago. That blue Camaro with the...
Forum: Body
06-07-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,670
Posted By grampaben

Re: totalled camaro..worth fixing?

I vote for wrenching on it yourself. If you don't have the background and resources, you can pull the drive line and scrap the rest.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-07-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,367
Posted By grampaben

Re: New Outlaw I on my 86 T/A!!!

Damn it must be old home day!!! I was born in Hiram Rapids. I dated a girl from Streetsboro for a couple years. Sure wish I'd not let that one get away!!

Are you talking about the wheels on the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-07-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,192
Posted By grampaben

Re: Feb. CAR OF THE MONTH ** Winner**

What's her last name? If she was there when she was a kid I likely know her folks.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-07-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,192
Posted By grampaben

Re: Feb. CAR OF THE MONTH ** Winner**

I spent most of my life in Elizabeth. I got to Windsor to fix computers for that film maker (Kodak?). once in a while.
Forum: Body
06-07-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 983
Posted By grampaben

3rd gen stripes

I've seen a lot of 3rd gens on the board with the striping removed.

Is there an easy way to do it?:huh: I can't afford a repaint, but I sure would like to get those stripes of the car.

...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-07-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,192
Posted By grampaben

Re: Feb. CAR OF THE MONTH ** Winner**

You've GOTTA fill me in on those headlights! How hard was it to install them, what are the lumins, pretty much howdja do it?

Oh - I'm one of the few people who actually have BEEN to Windsor, CO....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-05-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,367
Posted By grampaben

Re: New Outlaw I on my 86 T/A!!!

Okay, I want you kiddies to know it took me 2 hours rummaging through old family albums to find this pic of my ole 86. I sold this one in 92 when I got a company car - The X old lady made me do it....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-31-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,367
Posted By grampaben

Re: New Outlaw I on my 86 T/A!!!

On my last IROC - an 86, I ran outlaws with 265/50-15's. they were 26" tall, so didn't have a speedo issue. They DID rub when driving around tight turns in parking lots. They rode good and lunched...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-20-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

I'm running the same exact wheel in 16". How wide are those 17's? I need some 17x10's - two of them for the rears. I need to put some more rubber on the ground.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-20-2012, 04:35 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,759,911
Posted By grampaben

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

You're right. I bought some chrome IROC copies, with 0 offset. They look great, and I can rotate them. Sure wish I could get them in 17x10 though.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-20-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,353
Posted By grampaben

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Nice ride!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-15-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 187
Important/Useful : Sticky: The Best Tires?
Views: 74,318
Posted By grampaben

Re: Sticky: The Best Tires?

NOOOO Moron is a person of low intelligence.

"MAROON" Is a line from Bugs Bunny - "WHAT.. A maroon!!"
:welcome::lmao:

NOW: :totopic: I have looked at NITTO's and actually called their tech...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-15-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 187
Important/Useful : Sticky: The Best Tires?
Views: 74,318
Posted By grampaben

Re: Sticky: The Best Tires?

When I bought my 87, it had been sitting for 17 years. ORIGINAL tires. The car had sat in a heated garage for all that time. The tires looked like new, but........

With a bone stock 305/700R4, I...
Forum: Interior
05-14-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 16,496
Posted By grampaben

Re: Upholstery Work

It's a grey cloth. It has "camaro" sewn in accross the seat back. I can supply interior color number off the build sheet, pics, and possibly a small clip of the fabric itself if I can get a little...
Forum: Interior
05-14-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 16,496
Posted By grampaben

Re: Upholstery Work

Hey, I need some material. I can do the repair to the seat, but can't find the material to do it unless I buy some ungodly amount of material for a lot of money.

I only need a piece about 18"...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-09-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,353
Posted By grampaben

Re: Got Vette Wheels?? Help for a feeble old man..

Okay kids, Call me stupid, hell I don't know - that's one of the things my X used to call me, but HEY, I NEED HELP WITH SPACER SIZES.

I have an 87 IROC.

I have come across a screaming deal...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-06-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 42,538
Posted By grampaben

Re: show me your aftermarket rims

I wouldn't run them on mine, but They might look good on a pink Peterbuilt!!!!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-06-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 42,538
Posted By grampaben

Re: show me your aftermarket rims

It ain't polite to diss someone elses' ride in public...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-05-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 42,538
Posted By grampaben

Re: show me your aftermarket rims

If you like your rims, don't worry about other's opinions. We get that guff about "old, stock and dirty" from yuppy's riding $40,000 trailered in bikes.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-04-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,240
Posted By grampaben

Re: 17 chrome iroc wheels

How wide are they? Pics?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-03-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 42,538
Posted By grampaben

Re: show me your aftermarket rims

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Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-23-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,634
Posted By grampaben

Re: 17x8 and 17x10.5 torque thrust m

Man That looks great! You did my homework for me. I need soime serious traction upgrades for my 87 (383). I don't understand the backspacing and offset thing. Can you enlighten me on this? I'm trying...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-27-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,020
Posted By grampaben

Re: possible 305 to 383 stroker swap

If you stick with the tbi set up, you'll get better fuel economy then with the carb. You will have to overcome some computer and fuel pressure issues though to feed the extra cubes.
Don't you have a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,294
Posted By grampaben

Re: 86 Trans Am starts bucking under acceleration..

The ESC was what I had fail. Pickup coil was otay.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By grampaben

Re: confused. what heads?

Though I have heard bad comments about procomp alum's. I'm running them on my stroker with no problems.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,294
Posted By grampaben

Re: 86 Trans Am starts bucking under acceleration..

Same part nmbr27 is talking about. It's in the distributor. Mine was $72 out the door. The coil was $69 from parts train. Check the timing when you have them installed.
I put a higher voltage...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-15-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,294
Posted By grampaben

Re: 86 Trans Am starts bucking under acceleration..

Is your tac by any chance acting fumny when the engine is bucking? Ifso, check the spark module. I just had similar issues.
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