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Hickup pickup · 07-09-2009, 10:31 PM

and more.

Hickup pickup · 07-09-2009, 10:34 PM

mod to cap

Hickup pickup · 07-09-2009, 10:37 PM

P.S. just redesigning the cap wont be enough, there is no room for clips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not exagerating just look at the above pic.

Jbham88 · 07-09-2009, 11:18 PM

Do you think there would be a problem with an 18x5 rim or just the 20's

Hickup pickup · 07-09-2009, 11:23 PM

Has the same center , so same problem.

SCOTI · 07-09-2009, 11:30 PM

I applaud your persistance in this endeavor. That being said, will the center caps attached w/silicone be able to withstand the heat generated by front disc brakes & remain attached?

DZL1 · 07-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Im in for group buy also!

DZL1.

Hickup pickup · 07-10-2009, 12:05 AM

I will be puting a nitrogen infused intercooler to disipate the generated heat transduced through a ridgid Kenuter valve perpetuated into a Flux capacitor.thus cooling the center cap.

I think the PLASTIC cap would melt long before the silicone.

BossHogg69 · 07-10-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

I will be puting a nitrogen infused intercooler to disipate the generated heat transduced through a ridgid Kenuter valve perpetuated into a Flux capacitor.thus cooling the center cap.

haha gotta love the kenuter valve/flux capacitor setup. been using that one for years!

BLOWN73 · 07-27-2009, 08:09 PM

ok 20x10 all the way around
basic mods

front 1/4 spacer and longer studs
rear 1.25 inch spacer (for look only)
machined the center of the front wheel larger(don't really know if that helped)
machied the rotor where the dust cap is (machied down to the race)
turning problems......none
dust cap used......no
if i would have had the rotor machined down and machined thiner, as i seen someone else do no spacer would have been needed
center cap moded..no
spindel type western chassie 2.5
mod the spindal.....no
looked bad ass.....................................................YES

chuckmc8 · 07-10-2009, 07:03 AM

Would these wheels fit a large GM car rotor that has 5x5 (what was that, Caprice or Roadmaster?) And if so, will the car rotor work on our truck with a bearing change?

aggie91 · 07-10-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckmc8

Would these wheels fit a large GM car rotor that has 5x5 (what was that, Caprice or Roadmaster?) And if so, will the car rotor work on our truck with a bearing change?

Did a quick search Rock Auto for this idea. They list the same Raybestos part number for the rotors for the 1978-1990 Caprice (along with some Buick and Cadillac models) and the 1981-1987 Chevy/GMC 1/2 ton pickups. Same issue with the 71-72 C10 and the 71-76 Caprice and Caprice Classic.

So, this looks like this would not work any better...

SCOTI · 07-10-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

I will be puting a nitrogen infused intercooler to disipate the generated heat transduced through a ridgid Kenuter valve perpetuated into a Flux capacitor.thus cooling the center cap.

I think the PLASTIC cap would melt long before the silicone.

I'm sorry..... I don't recall saying anything about melting

. My logic was more on the heat cycles, bearing grease, & road grime that's typically associated w/the spindle hub area.

These are nice looking wheels. Not nice enough to jump through the hoops required to run them w/1/2 ton truck rotors IMO.

Hickup pickup · 07-10-2009, 10:40 AM

ScotI dont take things so seriously, My point being you have little choice in the matter if you insist on running this wheel ( i am already committed), I feel you probably stand the same chance in loosing the cap while siliconed on as you do with the weak clips they come with.

Security guy · 07-10-2009, 10:56 AM

Haha, this is a good thread.

Thanks for all the pics and info on these. It looks like you've helped us all on these. I'm curious too, what are these wheels designed for? They do look good, just is it worth saving a few bucks to go through all this, or just get some coys with a little less problems?

SCOTI · 07-10-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

ScotI dont take things so seriously, My point being you have little choice in the matter if you insist on running this wheel.....

Neither should you. I edited my response to better portray the mindset.

big_al_71 · 07-10-2009, 04:19 PM

it seems like quite an amount of work to get these wheels to fit but at the end you will be unique...

Jbham88 · 07-10-2009, 09:39 AM

can you advise how much was machined from the rotor snout.

Hickup pickup · 07-10-2009, 11:09 AM

Jbham88 I simply machined them until they fit taking care to keep as much material as possible around the race ares , This is why I suggest the coning. I can tell you the end of the snout was machined down to the same size as the aftermarket replacement cap and it only has about 1/32 of an inch clearance in the wheel.

r1lorenzini · 09-24-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

I will be puting a nitrogen infused intercooler to disipate the generated heat transduced through a ridgid Kenuter valve perpetuated into a Flux capacitor.thus cooling the center cap.

I think the PLASTIC cap would melt long before the silicone.

Freeeeeeking hilarious

chuckmc8 · 07-10-2009, 09:55 AM

Anyone have an idea of which car/application/front rotor this is suppose to fit w/o modifications?

**lolife99** · 07-10-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckmc8

Anyone have an idea of which car/application/front rotor this is suppose to fit w/o modifications?

That's a good question.
Maybe these were designed for the 88-98 2wd trucks?

Jbham88 · 07-10-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

That's a good question.
Maybe these were designed for the 88-98 2wd trucks?

They Have to fit something I dont have a local dealer to find out

au03z71 · 07-10-2009, 10:32 AM

Methinks I might just stick with the Coys C-5s

Chad71 · 07-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Damn these are beautiful wheels,nice choice.

07-09-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 and more. Attached Images __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

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Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 mod to cap Attached Images __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

07-09-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 P.S. just redesigning the cap wont be enough, there is no room for clips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not exagerating just look at the above pic. __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

07-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#4
Jbham88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 64	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Do you think there would be a problem with an 18x5 rim or just the 20's

07-09-2009, 11:23 PM	#5
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Has the same center , so same problem. __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

07-09-2009, 11:30 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I applaud your persistance in this endeavor. That being said, will the center caps attached w/silicone be able to withstand the heat generated by front disc brakes & remain attached? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-09-2009 at 11:30 PM.

07-09-2009, 11:51 PM	#7
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Im in for group buy also! DZL1.

07-10-2009, 12:05 AM	#8
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 I will be puting a nitrogen infused intercooler to disipate the generated heat transduced through a ridgid Kenuter valve perpetuated into a Flux capacitor.thus cooling the center cap. I think the PLASTIC cap would melt long before the silicone. __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes! Last edited by Hickup pickup; 07-10-2009 at 12:12 AM.

07-27-2009, 08:09 PM	#10
BLOWN73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 110	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 ok 20x10 all the way around basic mods front 1/4 spacer and longer studs rear 1.25 inch spacer (for look only) machined the center of the front wheel larger(don't really know if that helped) machied the rotor where the dust cap is (machied down to the race) turning problems......none dust cap used......no if i would have had the rotor machined down and machined thiner, as i seen someone else do no spacer would have been needed center cap moded..no spindel type western chassie 2.5 mod the spindal.....no looked bad ass.....................................................YES

07-10-2009, 07:03 AM	#11
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Would these wheels fit a large GM car rotor that has 5x5 (what was that, Caprice or Roadmaster?) And if so, will the car rotor work on our truck with a bearing change?

07-10-2009, 10:40 AM	#14
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 ScotI dont take things so seriously, My point being you have little choice in the matter if you insist on running this wheel ( i am already committed), I feel you probably stand the same chance in loosing the cap while siliconed on as you do with the weak clips they come with. __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes!

07-10-2009, 10:56 AM	#15
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Haha, this is a good thread. Thanks for all the pics and info on these. It looks like you've helped us all on these. I'm curious too, what are these wheels designed for? They do look good, just is it worth saving a few bucks to go through all this, or just get some coys with a little less problems?

07-10-2009, 04:19 PM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 it seems like quite an amount of work to get these wheels to fit but at the end you will be unique... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-10-2009, 09:39 AM	#18
Jbham88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 64	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 can you advise how much was machined from the rotor snout. __________________ 1986 GMC 4x4

07-10-2009, 11:09 AM	#19
Hickup pickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gilbert , Az Posts: 369	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Jbham88 I simply machined them until they fit taking care to keep as much material as possible around the race ares , This is why I suggest the coning. I can tell you the end of the snout was machined down to the same size as the aftermarket replacement cap and it only has about 1/32 of an inch clearance in the wheel. __________________ 2-20, 2-21 whatever it takes! Last edited by Hickup pickup; 07-10-2009 at 11:10 AM.



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07-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#21
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Anyone have an idea of which car/application/front rotor this is suppose to fit w/o modifications? Last edited by chuckmc8; 07-10-2009 at 09:56 AM.

07-10-2009, 10:32 AM	#24
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Methinks I might just stick with the Coys C-5s

07-10-2009, 04:05 PM	#25
Chad71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton Ohio Posts: 50	Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5 Damn these are beautiful wheels,nice choice. __________________ 1971 Chevorlet Custom Deluxe C10 2007 Chevorlet HHR- lots of mods

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