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03-17-2022, 01:16 PM

GASoline71

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Re: Newbie with some questions...

I fit 15" slot mags on the front of a 1972 with stock disc brakes by grinding the backs of the calipers flat and have about 1/8" clearance from the wheel to the caliper.

If you're spending the cash on a mechanic to work on this rig every single time there is a problem, it's probably getting pretty spendy. Maybe think about a reliable daily that doesn't need "old truck maintenance" and start into this truck as a hobbyist.

Gary

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