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#24014 02/19/2002 11:00 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 16 Member | | Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 16 | I would like to know if the 8 lug rims from a 79 GMC will swap with the ones on my 54 1 ton. I have a chance to get them free but want to make sure it is a match. If not what years will match up? Thanks for the help.
55.1 3800
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#24015 02/20/2002 8:42 AM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 587 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 587 | Good chance! The bolt pattern is same, the hole in middle is the question. Measure yours and the new ones and check. Some say clearance on the tie-rods may be a problem. Can't you "borrow" one and try it on your truck before purchasing?
G.L. Grumpy's
Old Iron Ranch
Huntington, IN 46750
MM R tractor, Speedex
and Power King tractors
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#24016 02/20/2002 5:12 PM | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2000 Posts: 234 | One problem with the original front axle on the '54 is the clearance between the wheel and the steering arm. On a stock wheel it's less than 1/2 inch - meaning if the offset of a later wheel is much different, it may interfere.
The bolt spacing is identical, but the size of the hole is slightly larger (due to larger lugs) on the later wheels. I am using early wheels on a later axle with no problems.
-Boyo
'48 Willys CJ-2A / '55.1 Chevy 3600 / '66 Austin-Healey 3000 / '04 Volvo wagon (parenthood!?)
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#24017 02/20/2002 11:48 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Remember putting smaller diameter tires on it will increase engine RPM. | | |
#24018 02/22/2002 8:23 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 39 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 39 | I'm still trying to find a donor wheel for my 1 ton. The problem i had with a few i've tried was they didn't clear the backing plate on the rear. haven't even messed with the front yet. 
1948 GMC 250 Series Flatbed
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