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**lolife99** · 08-15-2009, 07:11 AM

Yes. Order at your own risk.
Many people on here have been doing the "leg work" to get correct info out to members like me.

The problem is with the wheels on the front rotors. If you don't mind running spacers on the front,... you will be fine. BUT,... the track width is already wider up front,... you're only going to make that issue worse.

Blitz · 08-15-2009, 07:40 AM

I have a sort of off topic question. How hard would this finish be to replicate on a different wheel? (the color) And what would be the best way to apply it? (paint, powder coat, crayons, etc.)

**nlped** · 08-15-2009, 10:20 AM

I am absolutely positive that the 18" wheels are also being retooled! I am also going this route and have been in weekly contact with the South East Regional Manager for BOSS/American Eagle wheels and have been posting his updates here.

Jbham88 · 08-15-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I am absolutely positive that the 18" wheels are also being retooled! I am also going this route and have been in weekly contact with the South East Regional Manager for BOSS/American Eagle wheels and have been posting his updates here.

Awesome Thats what I wanted to hear

brossow · 08-15-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blitz

I have a sort of off topic question. How hard would this finish be to replicate on a different wheel? (the color) And what would be the best way to apply it? (paint, powder coat, crayons, etc.)

Difficulty depends on your skills and equipment. Best medium would be powdercoat, IMHO.

sixty8c10 · 08-15-2009, 11:01 AM

I WANT IN ON THE POSSIBLE GROUP BUY IF ONE EVER COMES ABOUT. Sorry caps lock was on, lol.

joe1982 · 08-15-2009, 12:41 PM

group buy??? how does that work? sorry, i am a newbie to the site fellas.

**nlped** · 08-15-2009, 08:06 PM

^^^ wait until they get them out and we can confirm that they will fit without issue or at least minimal issue before we consider this. I have discussed this with some contacts that I have made, but I am not at liberty to sell anything on this site so I won't be the one to make the final offer. Let's just hope they will fit...this time

joe1982 · 08-18-2009, 01:28 PM

any new word guys?? this waiting is killing me. how do you think a satin paintjob would look with a gray center wheel and a chrome lip??

**nlped** · 08-18-2009, 01:42 PM

Nothing new, still waiting! No new ETA, so I would still expect late Aug. or early Sept.

Breathe....

Blitz · 08-18-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

any new word guys?? this waiting is killing me. how do you think a satin paintjob would look with a gray center wheel and a chrome lip??

Satin black? I'd like to see someone bring out a different color. Consider that. Personally I think it would look good though.

au03z71 · 08-18-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Nothing new, still waiting! No new ETA, so I would still expect late Aug. or early Sept.

Breathe....

LOL. Keep me penciled in for a set of those gray ones. Also, if you know anyone with some Auburn tickets, let me know. I plan on going to a few games this year.

getbent · 09-02-2009, 08:03 PM

anything yet?

**nlped** · 09-03-2009, 07:22 AM

Nope...still no new info. I called yesterday, but the Regional Manager is in Puerto Rico at their warehouse there and won't be back until the beginning of next week. So, all I got from the warehouse manager is..."I don't know". Awesome

au03z71 · 09-03-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Nope...still no new info. I called yesterday, but the Regional Manager is in Puerto Rico at their warehouse there and won't be back until the beginning of next week. So, all I got from the warehouse manager is..."I don't know". Awesome

That sucks... but look on the bright side, Auburn football starts Saturday! WAR EAGLE!!!

**nlped** · 09-03-2009, 01:12 PM

^^^ Hell Yah!!!

DrtyJack75 · 09-03-2009, 04:33 PM

man I just called a place online and he says the 20x8.5s are available for my truck but the 20x10s are no where to be found (back ordered).

I thought the issue was with the Fronts? LOL

Man I want these...to bad it looks like everyone else does too

**lolife99** · 09-03-2009, 04:39 PM

I bet there are TON of 20x8.5's available. Mainly because they don't fit any disc rotor for the front of these old trucks.

I would still wait for a "CORRECT" part number, of the new designed wheels,... before I would risk purchasing any.

brossow · 09-03-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

Man I want these...to bad it looks like everyone else does too

"Everyone else" being what, maybe a couple dozen people in this thread, only some of whom will actually follow through with a purchase? Don't worry -- these still won't be the Honda Accord of the custom wheel world where you see 'em on every block.

crawdadfox · 09-03-2009, 04:44 PM

Come on Y2.... show them wheels who's "Boss" !!

**lolife99** · 09-03-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Come on Y2.... show them wheels who's "Boss" !!

Ha,... I wish I could.
I'm getting ready to start back on the '86 Dropmember truck,... and I need these wheels for it.
I wish Boss would get them into production.

au03z71 · 09-11-2009, 11:13 AM

Bump for an update?

**nlped** · 09-11-2009, 04:16 PM

Supposedly...Supposedly they will begin to be available starting the end of next week. My 2 18x8" for the front are scheduled for delivery to the warehouse on Thursday of next week. I will be standing there with a rotor in hand when they arrive...be assured!!!

joe1982 · 09-11-2009, 04:22 PM

man i quit the boss 338! sent back my 2 rear wheels a couple days ago. i guess it just wasnt meant to be. i am sticking with a 15x8 and 15x10 setup.

DrtyJack75 · 09-11-2009, 07:04 PM

so if I want to order these, can I just go into America's Tire and order or is it something that has to be a special order?

08-15-2009, 07:11 AM	#176
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Yes. Order at your own risk. Many people on here have been doing the "leg work" to get correct info out to members like me. The problem is with the wheels on the front rotors. If you don't mind running spacers on the front,... you will be fine. BUT,... the track width is already wider up front,... you're only going to make that issue worse. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-15-2009, 07:40 AM	#177
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I have a sort of off topic question. How hard would this finish be to replicate on a different wheel? (the color) And what would be the best way to apply it? (paint, powder coat, crayons, etc.)

08-15-2009, 10:20 AM	#178
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 am absolutely positive that the 18" wheels are also being retooled! I am also going this route and have been in weekly contact with the South East Regional Manager for BOSS/American Eagle wheels and have been posting his updates here. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#181
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I WANT IN ON THE POSSIBLE GROUP BUY IF ONE EVER COMES ABOUT. Sorry caps lock was on, lol. __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

08-15-2009, 12:41 PM	#182
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 group buy??? how does that work? sorry, i am a newbie to the site fellas. __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

08-15-2009, 08:06 PM	#183
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 ^^^ wait until they get them out and we can confirm that they will fit without issue or at least minimal issue before we consider this. I have discussed this with some contacts that I have made, but I am not at liberty to sell anything on this site so I won't be the one to make the final offer. Let's just hope they will fit...this time __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-18-2009, 01:28 PM	#184
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 any new word guys?? this waiting is killing me. how do you think a satin paintjob would look with a gray center wheel and a chrome lip?? __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

08-18-2009, 01:42 PM	#185
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 Nothing new, still waiting! No new ETA, so I would still expect late Aug. or early Sept. Breathe.... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-02-2009, 08:03 PM	#188
getbent Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pensacola florida Posts: 143	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 anything yet?

09-03-2009, 07:22 AM	#189
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 Nope...still no new info. I called yesterday, but the Regional Manager is in Puerto Rico at their warehouse there and won't be back until the beginning of next week. So, all I got from the warehouse manager is..."I don't know". Awesome __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-03-2009, 01:12 PM	#191
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 ^^^ Hell Yah!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-03-2009, 04:33 PM	#192
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 man I just called a place online and he says the 20x8.5s are available for my truck but the 20x10s are no where to be found (back ordered). I thought the issue was with the Fronts? LOL Man I want these...to bad it looks like everyone else does too

09-03-2009, 04:39 PM	#193
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I bet there are TON of 20x8.5's available. Mainly because they don't fit any disc rotor for the front of these old trucks. I would still wait for a "CORRECT" part number, of the new designed wheels,... before I would risk purchasing any. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-03-2009 at 04:40 PM.

09-03-2009, 04:44 PM	#195
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Come on Y2.... show them wheels who's "Boss" !! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

09-11-2009, 11:13 AM	#197
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Bump for an update?



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09-11-2009, 04:16 PM	#198
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 Supposedly...Supposedly they will begin to be available starting the end of next week. My 2 18x8" for the front are scheduled for delivery to the warehouse on Thursday of next week. I will be standing there with a rotor in hand when they arrive...be assured!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-11-2009, 04:22 PM	#199
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 man i quit the boss 338! sent back my 2 rear wheels a couple days ago. i guess it just wasnt meant to be. i am sticking with a 15x8 and 15x10 setup. __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

09-11-2009, 07:04 PM	#200
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 so if I want to order these, can I just go into America's Tire and order or is it something that has to be a special order?

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