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HvyChevy454 · 05-13-2002, 10:33 PM

since my rims where too small and i couldnt find any interchangeable rear drums i took 2 new drums down to the machine shop today to have the fins ground off. Guy said it would take 2 hrs cuz the lay only cuts .006'' off a turn. so for 2 drums $27 a piece at 60/hr thats a $174 pair of rear brake drums. dang! but is still less than the $416 i have invested in the 2 rims.

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Longhorn Man · 05-13-2002, 10:37 PM

ouch. Hope it works.

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69 longhorn · 05-13-2002, 10:37 PM

Good deal,the new drums should last a long time also.......69

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-13-2002, 10:41 PM

crap!, i think I'll just stick to normal wheels

good luck though!

tom hand · 05-13-2002, 10:43 PM

I hope your are happy with the results. I don't know about prices in Florida but that sounds high to me. And I know for a fact he can [and will] take off a lot more than .006 a pass. But as long as you are happy that is all that matters. I hope to see a pic of those wheels on your truck soon.

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
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HvyChevy454 · 05-13-2002, 10:45 PM

yeah i remember somebody n hear saying it should be an easy job. the guy seemend kinda shady but it was the Napa Machine shop its the only shop i know of and parts wise they have been the best to me, i kinda assumed it was the same w/ the machine shop.

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Lutz, Fl
My Team Website
The Heavy Chevy Website
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72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi
91 454 Edel Intake 850 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.500 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust
71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works...
Put it to the floor...

tom hand · 05-13-2002, 10:54 PM

OK, I am guilty,I worked in a shop that had a machine shop in it for 10 years and still know all the guys. I guess I am too spoiled to getting stuff machined for free.

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
Olive Branch MS

LeRoy · 05-14-2002, 02:57 AM

Couldn't you just take a grinder to them and then have them balanced. I don't know but sounds good

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69 longhorn · 05-14-2002, 06:48 AM

I had talked with a couple shops in my area,& they figured a couple hours to do the same job,so that doesnt sound too far out on the price.........69longhorn.

05-13-2002, 10:33 PM	#1
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	problem solved... hopefully... since my rims where too small and i couldnt find any interchangeable rear drums i took 2 new drums down to the machine shop today to have the fins ground off. Guy said it would take 2 hrs cuz the lay only cuts .006'' off a turn. so for 2 drums $27 a piece at 60/hr thats a $174 pair of rear brake drums. dang! but is still less than the $416 i have invested in the 2 rims. ------------------ Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Intake 850 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.500 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Put it to the floor... __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

05-13-2002, 10:37 PM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Good deal,the new drums should last a long time also.......69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-13-2002, 10:43 PM	#5
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I hope your are happy with the results. I don't know about prices in Florida but that sounds high to me. And I know for a fact he can [and will] take off a lot more than .006 a pass. But as long as you are happy that is all that matters. I hope to see a pic of those wheels on your truck soon. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-13-2002, 10:45 PM	#6
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	yeah i remember somebody n hear saying it should be an easy job. the guy seemend kinda shady but it was the Napa Machine shop its the only shop i know of and parts wise they have been the best to me, i kinda assumed it was the same w/ the machine shop. ------------------ Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Intake 850 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.500 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Put it to the floor... __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

05-13-2002, 10:54 PM	#7
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	OK, I am guilty,I worked in a shop that had a machine shop in it for 10 years and still know all the guys. I guess I am too spoiled to getting stuff machined for free. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-13-2002, 10:37 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	ouch. Hope it works. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. E-mail longhornmail@yahoo.com My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough? Columbus Ohio

05-13-2002, 10:41 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	crap!, i think I'll just stick to normal wheels good luck though!

05-14-2002, 02:57 AM	#8
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Couldn't you just take a grinder to them and then have them balanced. I don't know but sounds good ------------------ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE GOT MY BASES COVERED -Big and bad 70 CST Blazer -71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo, -Work in progress 72 SWB -72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd. -71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper -69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER" -69 Chev. short narrow 4x4 -69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires, Add or Delete Daily __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

05-14-2002, 06:48 AM	#9
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I had talked with a couple shops in my area,& they figured a couple hours to do the same job,so that doesnt sound too far out on the price.........69longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn



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