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Hello,
I have just acquired what is supposed to be a 1953 4100. There are lots of conflicting items but those may just be replacements over the years. Truck is in fair condition main areas are cab corners, floorboard, doors and damage in the drivers side cowl area. The wheels are three piece but there is rust blooming where the centers rivet to the rim. It this type of rusting repairable or is the wheel not someplace for repairs?

I've been reading the archives, up to page 195 so far
Chuck

53 4100

Chuck
First, Welcome to the group. All the info on getting it back working can be had here.

Also since you are in the KC area, we expect you to be at the Stovebolt Reunion
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1108155#Post1108155

Midwest All Truck National Sept. 12. with or without a truck, be there and meet a lot of the group.
https://www.facebook.com/alltrucknats

Don

Rust between the wheel center and rim is quite difficult to remove short of breaking the wheel apart which is not easy at all.
Look for some better used wheels is probably best option.
Some sand blasting and something like POR15 might do a reasonable job on what you have.
I know blasting and Powdercoating won't seal the existing rust in, as I have a few wheels like you describe, thankfully not very bad yet. I am working on a replacement set though.

Grigg

Thanks Don, I am planning to be there.

OK Grigg, I was wondering if this was a "as long as it isn't too severe" item or if it was like the widow makers "never for any reason". I'll start assessing just how bad it is
Chuck