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  • Jack M.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • March 1, 1991
    • 1146

    #46
    Re: Wheel weights

    You were silent in regards to the metal content, so I was just inquiring... my apologies if misunderstood me.

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    • Gary B.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • February 1, 1997
      • 7018

      #47
      Re: Wheel weights

      Originally posted by Jack Morocco (18851)
      FYI- Just did a little more research, and found out that Cascade Wheel Weights acquired the machinery and technology from BADA.
      I called the company and spoke with someone regarding the history of 'AL' weights... they were well aware of the product.
      They confirmed it was indeed an old BADA manufactured item, and the 'AL' indicated they were for ALLOY wheels.
      Good job Jack! Excellent info.

      Gary

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      • Gary B.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • February 1, 1997
        • 7018

        #48
        History of BADA Corporation 1945-2023




        As an aside, Perfect Equipment Corp, for decades a major competitor of Bada, was founded in 1939, if I recall correctly.

        Gary

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        • Mark F.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • July 31, 1998
          • 1518

          #49
          Re: Wheel weights

          Aluminum has a density of 2.7 grams/cm3
          Lead has a density of 11.3 grams/cm3
          thx,
          Mark

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          • Mark L.
            Very Frequent User
            • July 31, 1989
            • 560

            #50
            Re: Wheel weights

            Originally posted by Jack Morocco (18851)
            You were silent in regards to the metal content, so I was just inquiring... my apologies if misunderstood me.
            Jack, back in 2008? I wrote an article for the Restorer about the weights used for alum wheels. I cannot find it but if you have it maybe you could post it. Thanks

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            • Jack M.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • March 1, 1991
              • 1146

              #51
              Re: Wheel weights

              Originally posted by Mark Lincoln (15530)
              Jack, back in 2008? I wrote an article for the Restorer about the weights used for alum wheels. I cannot find it but if you have it maybe you could post it. Thanks
              Here ya go, Mark... PDF attached:
              Attached Files

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              • Mark F.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • July 31, 1998
                • 1518

                #52
                Re: Wheel weights

                Originally posted by Jack Morocco (18851)
                Here ya go, Mark... PDF attached:
                much faster
                This video from the Discovery and Science Channel shows how aluminum alloys are cast into wheels for automobiles.
                thx,
                Mark

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                • Kevin G.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • February 1, 2005
                  • 1076

                  #53
                  Re: Wheel weights

                  To further this study of wheel weights, a mention as to the shape, size and configuration (with the additional note of materials used), on the specific clips, made and used for different applications, is in order.

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                  • Danny P.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • June 30, 2002
                    • 341

                    #54
                    Re: Wheel weights

                    Need the Micro weights , this is my original 66 spare tire Non Dotspare tire.jpg

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                    • Gary B.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • February 1, 1997
                      • 7018

                      #55
                      Re: Wheel weights

                      Danny,

                      Thanks for posting the photo.

                      Gary

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                      • Stewart L.
                        Very Frequent User
                        • March 1, 1980
                        • 353

                        #56
                        Re: Wheel weights

                        The current 63/4 manual states that manufacturers of wheel weights include Micro, OEM, and Perfect. It also has a photo of the AL weights unique form for 64 Aluminum wheels.

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                        • Gary B.
                          Extremely Frequent Poster
                          • February 1, 1997
                          • 7018

                          #57
                          Re: Wheel weights

                          Thanks for posting that. It sounds like the 63/64 JG is ahead of the others!

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