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There are probably quite a few options there, with regard to boards from 1992, but the one I have from that time is 9" at the widest point, down to closer to 8.5 at the back trucks, 14" wb and a little under 32 long, so fairly long kicks.
Other boards like the "Flyer shape" you had the pic of, as per this copy and paste:
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Meanwhile, I just got the Mason Silva Kelch hommage deck in the 8.75 flyer shape.... pretty nice.
8.75 x 31.5 with 14.25 wb
That Prime board looks about the right shape, but I don't know about 14.8 wheelbase on it - thought everything was closer to 14" around that time.
Either way, it wouldn't be hard to drill it in some if needed.
Good luck with it.
More than anything, I think when I look at a board or am not sure if it will work with the current wheelbase, I put the trucks on the deck lightly and just stand on it on carpet or something and feel the manual point, the lift and even just feel a little ollie or two just to see.
In doing that I have realised that some boards just do not work as well where the holes are drilled before I set the board up, so in drilling it in, usually only 3/8" but sometimes more, I can then grip it and have it work better for me.
I also have six hole baseplates, so putting the trucks on with just the last two holes, from the old school pattern also means I can feel it out at that point too, just to see if it is too light, or works better than where the existing holes are drilled.
I would rather not have to redrill a board at all, or if I have to, drill it before gripping and setting it up, as having two sets of holes through grip is a pain to me.
Any which way, if that deck seems like a good option as is, give it a try and see - it might work, or it might not, but for something that might not be an every day rider, there is more room to change things up if needed.
Compare some of your other boards to see what wheelbases are on those too. Most commonly boards have 14.25 to 14.38 or 14.5 wb, but some go up to 14.6 or 14.75 but not a lot over that, besides vert boards, or really big, long popsicles or old school type setups, eg single kick type boards.
I recently drilled in the Real Jimmy Wilkins 8.86 board, from 15" wb back to about 14.62 taking the tail in 3/8" and it feels way more normal to ride now, but other boards like the orange eagle at 9 x 33 with 15" wb fit well on the board and I don't modify them at all and skate them as is just fine.
Topic: Does anyone know the dimensions of 1992 Blind decks? (Read 602 times)