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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | I have the opportunity to purchase some original wheels for my 53 1/2 ton truck today. The individual offering the wheels stated he has several 3 clip and 6 clip styles. All the wheels are 16x5 6 lug.
I have read a lot of information in the Tech Tips area and TruckCamper43's answer in the thread below.
My question is, what wheels are appropriate for my 53? The 3 clip? 6 clip? and what about the various windows? Does it matter?
Thank-you,
Dale
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Dale, Maybe someone else will know about which years' 16" wheels had 3-clips, 6-clips, or no clips? This drawing shows four "windows" on a 16" 1953 wheel. If "correct" appearance is important, clips will not show when a hubcap is in place; however, "windows" will show. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | Thanks Tim,
That's what I needed.
Dale
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I'm pretty sure that all AD/ND trucks came with 6 clips. I'm pretty sure the 3 clip ones started somewhere in the TF/BC series.
However, as Tim states, they won't show with the cap on. I'd pick the best wheels without regard to the number of clips. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 | For what its worth, my 58 TF has 3 clips.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 | Thanks for the help and advice. I needed it. I bought 5 wheels for $150. They had been sandbasted and primed. He had several more available and some for later model trucks. I think this because the wheel had an extra wave (or ridge) between the lug nut holes and the windows (or slots). I told him to advertise them here. Also if anyone is interested I can give you his phone number.
Dale
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | If anyone wants the phone number do it by PM. Selling of any kind is prohibited in General Truck Talk.
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