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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 299 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 299 | I SPENT a hall day going to many salvage yards trying to find wheels to fit my truck. And found none. Because you have to remember that you need a wheel that has less than 4.25 inches of back space on the wheel to fit. So I went onto etrailer.com. I purchased the 8 lug std. steel wheel. I mounted them on the truck and sure as heck, they fit perfectly. There is almost an inch clearance between the tie rod ends and the new wheels. I am Sooooo happy!!! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 | Hy Steve Elliott, welcome, some time ago I assisted in the build of a 1952 one ton pickup, the owner bought some wheels from a F@#d Econoline van and they fit and cleared the tierods.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,288 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,288 | Steve, I did the exact same thing. Fit is great, look is good however....my tire shop guy said two of the wheels were not up to vehicle standards (fine for trailers though?) on run-out. My response was since I didn't expect to drive much over 60 and they were all mounted up with new 215 85 16s they'd be worth a try.
Well, they are very OK. However over about 62mph there is a vibration that is very likely wheel/tire related. But since I'm happy running 60 it's not a problem.
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 299 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 299 | I appreciate the information about the wheels. That is good to know. I don't plan on going more than 55 mph. Thanks
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 36 | Just finished wheels/tires on my 55 1st. series 3600 . 8 lug from e trailer, took old clips off orig wheels,orig. hub caps fit perfect! Drives and rides so much better.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 | Any way us 3600'ers could see some pics Dennis of your handywork?
Allen
Yeah, well, that's just like, you know , your opinion, man - The Dude
1948 Chevy 3600 - goal Original restoration, Current Stage 1 - Disassembly and getting body in primer
1954 GMC 3100 goal Hot Rod, Current Stage 1 - Get body in primer
1931 Ford Model A 5 window Coupe - Old Skool Hot Rod
1945 Ford 2N Tractor - Runs great
1964 Ford 2000 Tractor - Use it every week
1974 Stingray Corvette
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 | Here is an older thread dealing with issues associated 3600 owners. It has a lot of info. Hopefully this will shed some light to all. A picture of my wheels here. Have fun and good luck Dan | | |
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