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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 | I'm a newbie in the process of buying my first restoration project - a '49 1-ton farm truck. It runs very well and is currently used on a regular basis. I should be taking possession of it in the next week or so. The tires are VERY dry rotted so that's the first thing I have to change. I've been looking on the 'net and calling local tire shops to see if anyone has tires to fit. So far, no luck. Can anyone direct me to someone that sells tires for these classic trucks?
Thanks.
Jim | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 | Hey Jim, Can't help you with tires, but wanted to say welcome to the bolt, and congratulations on your new truck.
Be sure to send in some pictures when you get it home.
Just curious, and if you don't mind... What part of Colorado are you in? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 | Thanks. I just got off the phone with the seller and I'll have it on Wednesday next week. And yes, I'll be sure to add some pics to the gallery.
I live in the Colorado Springs area. I get to see Pikes Peak everyday. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 466 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 466 | Post this under the Big Bolt section, they know all the Big Truck stuff..........
Welcome, Buddy | | | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 | Try Coker Tire in Chattanooga Tennessee. I purchased some really cool original design white side wall nylon bias from them with tubes for a 1929 Ford Closed Cab Pickup project. They might even have radials now. You can get a catalogue over the phone...I haven't checked for a website but I bet they have one now. They were very friendly and very helpful.
Good luck!
Bruce (I love My Truck) Miller
1954 5 Window 3100 Chevy Pickup - Driver
1929 **** Model A Pickup - Restoration
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | Had a 48 1 ton found some 17.5 tires and rims that would fit but they were noticeably shorter than the 18 inch it was supposed to have I just had them on the front so don't know if they would fit over rear drums as well | | |
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