Good day all. I am new to Stovebolt, but not new to these forums in general.
I recently purchased a 2nd series 1955 Chevy 3200 (long bed). I has been fitted with a later 283V8 mated to a manual Saginaw 3 speed (on the floor). Right now I'm educating myself on the subtle differences between the 3100 and 3200 and all I can tell is that the 3200 uses the 3/4 ton 3600 frame while still remaining a 1/2 ton.
As you can see from the pictures the truck is in excellent condition. However, one of the things I want to do is go back to a bit more tradition look so I have a couple rather pedestrian questions:
1: I need a source for steel wheels that will accept aftermarket '55 hub caps. Coker Tire looks like they have them but also Dexstar seems to have something as well. Does anyone have any recommendations on this?
2. What width were the original tires on these trucks? I know they're all 6 lug on 5 1/2" bolt pattern but what width? Coker seems to offer them in varying widths. Any recommendations here?
Welcome to the Stovebolt madness.there is no cure! You might want to post your wheel questions in the Driveline Forum for expert answers.
Last edited by Peggy M; 10/19/20236:38 PM.
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Welcome aboard, David -- Seems to be a crew forming in the Granite State! Hopefully one of the ringleaders will chime in soon and you guys can get hooked up in person.
As stated above, poke around the forums and ask all the questions you can think of. We have some fairly smaht guys who can probably help you some... maybe ...
What we lack in actual knowledge we make up for in entertaining alternatives...
John
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A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
