[DeTomaso] Wheels - New Source - Group Buy

Thomas Tornblom thomas at Hax.SE
Mon Sep 20 14:59:58 EDT 2010


I swapped brake pads both front and aft over the weekend, and the wide  
body cars are almost certainly hub centric as well.

Thomas

20 sep 2010 kl. 20.33 skrev "Tomas Gunnarsson" <guson at home.se>:

> Michael,
>
> The original 15" Campies (at least for narrow body cars i.e. 7", 8"  
> and 10"
> wheels) are definitely hub centric.
>
> Tomas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
> [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of
> michael at michaelshortt.com
> Sent: den 20 september 2010 18:12
> To: DeTomaso Forum
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Wheels - New Source - Group Buy
>
>
> Following up with questions from some of you, I asked the maker,  
> here are
> his responses.
>
> I have drawings as PDF's for anyone wanting one, please request.
>
>
> Answers:
>
> Photos
>
> I now have photos of both the 10 spoke and Campy Clone, please ask.
>
> Hub versus Lug centric.
>
> A couple of things jump out at me here: 1) I do not believe that the
> Pantera was designed as a hub-centric application.
> Like most cars (except primarily German cars) these cars, as well as  
> our
> wheels are lug-centric (center off the lug holes wheel installed.)
>
> Sizes for Grp 4/5 Cars
>
> 2) We do have a pretty reliable set of  specs for the stock-bodied  
> cars ( a
> note on them later) but where we really run into problems are with  
> cars with
> group 4 or 5 flares.
> The flares are all mounted differently and to get the right "look",  
> where
> the lip of the rim is right out to the edge of the fender, some  
> measurements
> may have to be taken.
> We have measurement guides available or by e-mail, which should  
> guide owners
> in getting the info to fit their cars.
>
> Sizes for Stock Body cars Differ?
>
> Now, we would like to have these measurement guides in the hands of  
> stock
> bodied cars also,
> because we have seen some discrepancies in the side to side fitment on
> "stock" cars.
> The 8" wide wheels will accept Backspace from 4" to 5.25".
> The 11" wide wheels will accept from 4" to 8.25".  All these in 1/4"
> increments.  No extra charge.
>
> Prices
>
> yes, the prices below are PER WHEEL.
>
> Lugs
>
> We use a spline drive lug nut, with 60degree tapered seat. Install kit
> includes 20 lugs, spline drive socket, 4 bolt in valve stems all for  
> $35 per
> set with purchase
>
> Center Cap
>
> The wheels come with our domed billet center cap that says "Genuine  
> Boyds."
>
>
> Finishes.
>
> as seen below, however I was told that for the opening Group Buy, I  
> can
> offer Black Chrome or Smoke Chrome at $200.00 per set upcharge
> normally it would be $200.00 per wheel.
>
> Powder coating is an additional $150.00 per wheel ( add 7-10 days to
> delivery )
>
> Ceramic coating ( includes Clear ) is an additional $150.00 per  
> wheel ( add
> 7-10 days to delivery )
>
> Shipping
>
> We ship FedEx Ground unless other arraignments are made.
>
>
>> Forum Members,
>>
>> Many of you know I have been wheel shopping and asking lots of  
>> questions,
>> lots of you have been amazing with help, referrals, references and
>> referrals.
>>
>> All this has led me to a business opportunity, finally one close to  
>> my
>> heart.
>>
>> I'm entering the world of Pantera Vendors in a small way that I  
>> hope will
>> grow larger over time.
>> In addition to Panteras, I will also focus on Acura NSX and the  
>> Ferrari
>> 308/328 cars ONLY
>>
>> There will be no NOS parts available or any usual vendor supplied  
>> parts, I
>> do not wish to complete with them on
>> standard Pantera parts and services.
>>
>> Only applicable third party parts that are suitable for these  
>> cars.  Most
>> items will be special ordered
>> and shipped directly by the manufacturers on my behalf.  I will not  
>> stock
>> very much on hand unless I
>> know they will be fast moving items and or hard to get.
>>
>> Payment will be by Check, Money Order or by PayPa, those paying with
> PayPal
>> will be charged 3% more.
>> No products will be shipped until all checks clear the bank, the last
> thing
>> I want to deal with is $ problems or
>> chasing down problem children.
>>
>> No business name exists yet, still juggling several.
>>
>> One of my first represented lines will be the company that was  
>> formerly
>> Boyd Coddington Wheels.
>>
>>
>> Full warranty and the ability to have them re hooped at a  
>> reasonable cost
>> if you do have a boo boo
>> with yours.
>>
>> Campy Clone or Ten Spoke Design SAME PRICE
>>
>> in the following sizes.  Includes Center Cap.
>> Plus shipping, 3-4 week delivery
>> 50% with order, 50% before shipping
>>
>> You can mix and match as you desire.
>>
>>                Size            Retail                        Intro
>> Forum Price
>>               16" diameters  not available
>>
>>               17x8             $749.00                       $699.00
>>               17x11           $988.00                       $899.00
>>
>>               18x8             $789.00                       $729.00
>>               18x11          $1069.00                      $950.00
>>
>>               19x8            $829.00                        $759.00
>>               19x11          $1099.00                      $950.00
>>
>>               20x11          $1121.00                    $1,050.00
>>
>> Standard finish is Bright Polish
>>
>> Additional finishes at various up charges:
>> Also available in 2 chrome shades:Smoke, and Black.
>> Ceramic coat in 4 colors,
>> Powder coat available in a rainbow of colors,
>> Also brushed/Satin finishes
>>
>> If you want photos, please send me an email.
>>
>> If you are interested, please let me knoiw, what sizes, etc.
>>
>> Intro Price deadline is Oct 15th.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Michael Shortt
>>
>>
>> --
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael L. Shortt
>> Savannah, Georgia
>> www.michaelshortt.com
>> michael at michaelshortt.com
>> 912-232-9390
>>
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> www.michaelshortt.com
> michael at michaelshortt.com
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