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6D8_C10 · 06-14-2010, 06:45 PM

I got mine mounted!

Here is the machine job on my disc.

chevy_mike · 06-14-2010, 08:22 PM

Nice job but what happens when you (or the next owner) has to replace a rotor for whatever reason??? No thanks. Consumable items are not ones I want to have to modify each time a replacement is needed.

I have basically given up on these ever being a bolt on, no mod deal. Too bad...

brossow · 06-15-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Nice job but what happens when you (or the next owner) has to replace a rotor for whatever reason???

What's a "next owner"? Not familiar with that term. Do some people actually sell their vehicles?

6D8_C10 · 06-15-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brossow

What's a "next owner"? Not familiar with that term. Do some people actually sell their vehicles?

Im not either. I am not putting all the effort and $$ into this just to sell it.
Besides, most people know when you buy a "custom" vehicle from someone, you have to expect that replacement parts will NOT be oem or you might have to "fabricate" parts to make them work.

brossow · 06-15-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 6D8_C10

Im not either. I am not putting all the effort and $$ into this just to sell it.
Besides, most people know when you buy a "custom" vehicle from someone, you have to expect that replacement parts will NOT be oem or you might have to "fabricate" parts to make them work.

Exactly. Everyone here would be driving stock vehicles (not that there's anything wrong with that) if they were terrified of having to modify something to make it work. Yeesh.

BTW, the rotor looks great! Mind if I ask what it cost to have the work done? Looking for a standard of comparison if I start pricing out the job around here.

6D8_C10 · 06-15-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by brossow

BTW, the rotor looks great! Mind if I ask what it cost to have the work done? Looking for a standard of comparison if I start pricing out the job around here.

I had a local guy do it here. He reminded my of Smokey Yunick. Just real nice old time mechanic.
Anyway, he just charged me $40. He originally was going to charge me $30 but because I already installed the bearings he didn't want to remove them so it took longer to machine them.

panda68 · 06-15-2010, 02:06 PM

finally got all four. didnt go through the group buy though. rears have a 1 inch spacer and i used a grinder to bevel the front with a 1/4 inch spacer to clear the cap.

brossow · 06-15-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by panda68

finally got all four. didnt go through the group buy though. rears have a 1 inch spacer and i used a grinder to bevel the front with a 1/4 inch spacer to clear the cap.

18s or 20s? I'm not a good judge of these things from pics. What revision on the wheels if 20s, -2AA or -3AA?

panda68 · 06-15-2010, 03:07 PM

supposed to be the final revision that fits but i didnt see the boxes. they are 20 inchers

TxSqueeze · 06-15-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by panda68

finally got all four. didnt go through the group buy though. rears have a 1 inch spacer and i used a grinder to bevel the front with a 1/4 inch spacer to clear the cap.

Can you post some more pics of the way the rear looks from different angles? I'm thinking of using a 1" adaptor in the rear but I don't know if it will work with a 7" drop. Thanks for any help.

panda68 · 06-15-2010, 06:16 PM

hope this helps dude. im running a 285/40 rear tire.

brossow · 06-15-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by panda68

hope this helps dude. im running a 285/40 rear tire.

Whoa. Seems like that's gonna come down right on the tire the first time you hit a bump. I've got 1" spacers I was planning to use when the time comes (assuming I ever get my front wheels) but wonder if I'll need to reconsider my options.

panda68 · 06-15-2010, 07:46 PM

it actually clears pretty decent. ive been running around town with the old wheels/tires in the bed and a full tank of gas and no rubbing yet. the dude at discount talked to the boss rep and was told alot of wheels are shipping now. you might get hooked up soon.

TxSqueeze · 06-15-2010, 08:41 PM

Damn, don't think it will clear a 7" drop without hitting the tire. I'll be running 295's. I've got some 1/2" spacers sitting here also, so I guess I will just have to find out when the wheels get here.

About them shipping.....don't hold your breathe. I called over 2 weeks ago to cancel my order and was told the "order" was already sent to the warehouse. Was also told I would be called back when they find out something from boss if they are shipped or not, no calls. Called all day today....no answer.

brossow · 06-15-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

I've got some 1/2" spacers sitting here also, so I guess I will just have to find out when the wheels get here.

From everything I've read, 1/2" spacers are going to require longer studs.

TxSqueeze · 06-15-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

From everything I've read, 1/2" spacers are going to require longer studs.

A phone call to ARP and I'll be good!

**nlped** · 06-15-2010, 09:10 PM

I got the rear suspension on the Blazer on last week and now have the rear wheels in place. I am still working on getting all of the front suspension replaced on the front, but it's coming along

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**lolife99** · 06-15-2010, 09:13 PM

panda68,...
what year rearend do you have in your truck?

-67-70 with conversion axles?
-or a 71-72 rearend?

TxSqueeze · 06-15-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

panda68,...
what year rearend do you have in your truck?

-67-70 with conversion axles?
-or a 71-72 rearend?

x2...

panda68 · 06-15-2010, 10:52 PM

im not sure on the year. its a 12 bolt. any marks i can look for to id it?

TxSqueeze · 06-16-2010, 06:21 AM

You will have to measure it. From backing plate to backing plate.

panda68 · 06-19-2010, 11:33 AM

sorry for the delay. i came up with 57 inches. the red circle shows where i measured from.

Arrington01 · 06-30-2010, 10:08 PM

Hello got a set of these wheels in today, that are the 18" version. What lugs everyone running on these? Mag style lug nuts or acorn?

Thanks

brossow · 06-30-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrington01

Hello got a set of these wheels in today, that are the 18" version. What lugs everyone running on these? Mag style lug nuts or acorn?

Thanks

By mag style I'm assuming you mean the shank style. These use acorn (tapered seat).

**lolife99** · 06-30-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by panda68

sorry for the delay. i came up with 57 inches. the red circle shows where i measured from.

That makes it the width of a 71-72 rearend.

06-14-2010, 06:45 PM	#776
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I got mine mounted! Here is the machine job on my disc. __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

06-14-2010, 08:22 PM	#777
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Nice job but what happens when you (or the next owner) has to replace a rotor for whatever reason??? No thanks. Consumable items are not ones I want to have to modify each time a replacement is needed. I have basically given up on these ever being a bolt on, no mod deal. Too bad... __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

06-15-2010, 02:06 PM	#782
panda68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: grand junction colorado Posts: 60	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 finally got all four. didnt go through the group buy though. rears have a 1 inch spacer and i used a grinder to bevel the front with a 1/4 inch spacer to clear the cap. Attached Images __________________ horsepower sells cars torque wins races. "caroll shelby"

06-15-2010, 03:07 PM	#784
panda68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: grand junction colorado Posts: 60	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 supposed to be the final revision that fits but i didnt see the boxes. they are 20 inchers __________________ horsepower sells cars torque wins races. "caroll shelby"

06-15-2010, 06:16 PM	#786
panda68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: grand junction colorado Posts: 60	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 hope this helps dude. im running a 285/40 rear tire. Attached Images __________________ horsepower sells cars torque wins races. "caroll shelby"

06-15-2010, 07:46 PM	#788
panda68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: grand junction colorado Posts: 60	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 it actually clears pretty decent. ive been running around town with the old wheels/tires in the bed and a full tank of gas and no rubbing yet. the dude at discount talked to the boss rep and was told alot of wheels are shipping now. you might get hooked up soon. __________________ horsepower sells cars torque wins races. "caroll shelby"

06-15-2010, 08:41 PM	#789
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Damn, don't think it will clear a 7" drop without hitting the tire. I'll be running 295's. I've got some 1/2" spacers sitting here also, so I guess I will just have to find out when the wheels get here. About them shipping.....don't hold your breathe. I called over 2 weeks ago to cancel my order and was told the "order" was already sent to the warehouse. Was also told I would be called back when they find out something from boss if they are shipped or not, no calls. Called all day today....no answer. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-15-2010, 09:10 PM	#792
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I got the rear suspension on the Blazer on last week and now have the rear wheels in place. I am still working on getting all of the front suspension replaced on the front, but it's coming along . Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 06-15-2010 at 09:13 PM. Reason: and pics of the McGaughy rear brake kit :)

06-15-2010, 09:13 PM	#793
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 panda68,... what year rearend do you have in your truck? -67-70 with conversion axles? -or a 71-72 rearend? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-15-2010, 10:52 PM	#795
panda68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: grand junction colorado Posts: 60	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 im not sure on the year. its a 12 bolt. any marks i can look for to id it? __________________ horsepower sells cars torque wins races. "caroll shelby"

06-16-2010, 06:21 AM	#796
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 You will have to measure it. From backing plate to backing plate. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-19-2010, 11:33 AM	#797
panda68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: grand junction colorado Posts: 60	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 sorry for the delay. i came up with 57 inches. the red circle shows where i measured from. Attached Images __________________ horsepower sells cars torque wins races. "caroll shelby" Last edited by panda68; 06-19-2010 at 11:33 AM.

06-30-2010, 10:08 PM	#798
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Hello got a set of these wheels in today, that are the 18" version. What lugs everyone running on these? Mag style lug nuts or acorn? Thanks



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