Hello looking to do a build on a 1946 Chevy 2 ton truck just wondering if I could get some input im wanting to keep the original frame but I wanting to swap out the two piece wheels looking for recommendations on axle swaps or wheels spacers adapters i have seen replacement wheels thats are around $550 a rim so trying to avoid thats any help would be appreciated
As mentioned, lots of good info over in the Big Bolts forum. You might be able to find 19.5" wheels with the same bolt pattern. They're a little smaller but still don't look too bad. My '59 truck has them. (See link in my signature line.)
That's a solid looking truck, could be it had some partial restoration work done years ago from the look of the paint. Like Rich, I have changed over 19.5 wheels, the tire selection is somewhat shorter in height. As with axles, I would start by determining the width of your original. Later model Trucks may prove to be a lot wider. You should also consider your brakes as well when changing axles, your Truck no doubt has Huck style brakes, later Trucks would more often then not have Bendix. Do some homework first, it will save you a lot of grief later.
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