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Hellbent · 09-06-2010, 12:01 PM

Well- New to me anyway... 18" Boss 304. Not sure if I like the look. Maybe a lil to modern for the look I'm trying to achieve. Non the less- they will do for a while. Had to do the standard hub grind to get the front caps on. Front wheel well is 28.5" from center to ground and rear well is 28" from center to ground. I think I need to back a block out of the rear to acheive a little wedge to the look. So, what do y'all think?

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swamp rat · 09-06-2010, 12:08 PM

I like, its not retro like aluminim slots but i think it looks a lot nicer than some of the others i have seen. I'm not a rubber band fan and i think they fit the fenderwells nicely with just enough meat on the rim.

Highsteel · 09-06-2010, 12:55 PM

Jealous
I'm still running 235/75/15's with a 3/5 drop, talk about old school, lol!

k5hart · 09-06-2010, 03:22 PM

I like them. Not retro but they look good.

Zoomin · 09-06-2010, 03:28 PM

I'd take the front down a bit, if it were mine.

firedog · 09-06-2010, 03:47 PM

Those are the same wheels that's on my truck.... Did you modify the hub on the rotor to get the center cap on?
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Hellbent · 09-06-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by firedog

Those are the same wheels that's on my truck.... Did you modify the hub on the rotor to get the center cap on?
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Yes I had to modify a little bit. Wasn't hard at all.

Hellbent · 09-06-2010, 07:50 PM

I'm still on the fence... They are gonna have to grow on me. I will say, it handles better thanit used too.

Rideto100 · 09-07-2010, 10:53 PM

If I would have seen those wheels in a picture I would have passed right by them. But now that I see them on your truck I kinda dig'em.

QKENUF4U · 09-07-2010, 11:30 PM

they look real good on there... leave it alone and drive it/paint it...

09-06-2010, 12:01 PM	#1
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Finally- New shoes... Well- New to me anyway... 18" Boss 304. Not sure if I like the look. Maybe a lil to modern for the look I'm trying to achieve. Non the less- they will do for a while. Had to do the standard hub grind to get the front caps on. Front wheel well is 28.5" from center to ground and rear well is 28" from center to ground. I think I need to back a block out of the rear to acheive a little wedge to the look. So, what do y'all think? __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

09-06-2010, 12:08 PM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Finally- New shoes... I like, its not retro like aluminim slots but i think it looks a lot nicer than some of the others i have seen. I'm not a rubber band fan and i think they fit the fenderwells nicely with just enough meat on the rim.

09-06-2010, 12:55 PM	#3
Highsteel Chasin' the Dream Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lost in the 70's Posts: 200	Re: Finally- New shoes... Jealous I'm still running 235/75/15's with a 3/5 drop, talk about old school, lol! __________________ Born with a Bowtie 1971 C/10 350/350 Daily Driver/project Assumption=The mother of all -ups Last edited by Highsteel; 09-06-2010 at 12:56 PM. Reason: added drop info

09-06-2010, 03:22 PM	#4
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Finally- New shoes... I like them. Not retro but they look good. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

09-06-2010, 03:28 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Finally- New shoes... I'd take the front down a bit, if it were mine. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-06-2010, 03:47 PM	#6
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Finally- New shoes... Those are the same wheels that's on my truck.... Did you modify the hub on the rotor to get the center cap on? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

09-06-2010, 07:50 PM	#8
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: Finally- New shoes... I'm still on the fence... They are gonna have to grow on me. I will say, it handles better thanit used too. __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

09-07-2010, 10:53 PM	#9
Rideto100 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Republic, Missouri Posts: 44	Re: Finally- New shoes... If I would have seen those wheels in a picture I would have passed right by them. But now that I see them on your truck I kinda dig'em.

09-07-2010, 11:30 PM	#10
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Finally- New shoes... they look real good on there... leave it alone and drive it/paint it...



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