Hello all. New to the forum. Just bought a 1960 C60 that was about to get disassembled for parts. The truck only has 29,000 original miles, and I've always wanted to have on of these medium duties in my collections, so I decided to save this one.

I have read for many hours on the "widow maker" RH-5. It appears the consensus is to not use them at all.

Here is my question:

Is there any way to disassemble and inspect these rims to see if they "might" be re-used, or are they just a plain bad idea period. From what I've read, I'm a little nervous about keeping them. The truck could use some rubber, and I know the 22.5 rubber is more readily available. I also know the replacement wheel for this truck is discontinued by ACCURIDE. Wheels Now Inc. still produces them, but at like $335 a copy...yikes!.

I like to keep things original, but not at the cost of safety. Is it even worth breaking these things down to look at them? If they aren't all rusty and nasty on the inside, are the still unsafe?

I'm new to the big trucks, but I already love this one so I want to get it on the road. I'm just a little bummed that the wheels are so pricey, and good used ones seem to be very elusive.

Thanks for your advice in advance.

Jonathon

1957 GMC 100 NAPCO
1960 Chevrolet C60 Viking
1962 GMC K1000
1962 Willys Station Wagon
1965 GMC C1000
1972 GMC K25