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| | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 | I just bought a new project, 1938 chevy 3/4 ton i think .Can someone tell me if this is the correct wheel(17") and hubcaps for it. hubcaps photo on my photobucket account
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 | It looks like the ones on my '38 
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Are you sure that is not bigger than 3/4 ton? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 | No i'm not sure, is there a good way to tell? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Hub cap looks correct, never seen a rim like that but looks right. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,203 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 90 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 90 | I think the vehicle ID number/tag should say if it's a one ton or 3/4 ton. Someone correct me if this isn't right for 1938:
HC: 1/2 ton
HD: 3/4 ton
HE: 1 ton
T: 1-1/2 ton
1959 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup
1937 Chevrolet GC Panel
Can you still call it a barn find if it's your barn? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 | Yes, the ID tag will be marked. Mine is an HE (1 ton) and has the same 17 inch wheels and hubcaps.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ....thanks for the pics and for the info Joe. I honestly had not seen, or ever noticed that type wheel before. Learn something new here everday. Thanks for sharing the info guys. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 | Thanks guys .1 ton it is.I have the HE in the serial # and the wheels with the locking ring like Joe posted. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 | One more question .Now that we know its a 1 ton .Is the frame different? I was thinking about upgrades (mustang II OR disc brakes on the original axle)).Should i look for a 1/2 ton frame?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,203 | If you go to the site I posted with wheel pictures, you will find the 1938 information packet. It gives the break down on the whole 1938 Chevrolet line up, weight and measurements. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/38index.htmAnd yes to your question, the one ton is a different frame and finding aftermarket parts to fit it will be hard. Joe | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 | Wingedexpress1,
I'm going thru the same dilemma.
I bought a very rusted '51 axle that has been converted to disc brakes. It has a 5 lug hub and I want a 6 lug. I also have a '51 original axle with 6 lugs that hasn't been converted.
I think I can use the caliper brackets, and make the original axle work.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 49 | | | |
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