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| | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | We ordered a 8 lug (6 1/2 on 8) 16x7 lug steel wheel from Wheel Vintiques to see if it would fit on the old 3/4 ton. I think we're good to go! We're hoping to mount up a 235/85r16 later today and test that fit too. Here are some pics in case anyone is curious: Wheel Mounted Tie Rod Clearance Tie Rod Clearance
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | Looking good. We have about the same set up. I have a 1950 3600. I used trailer wheels (16 inch, 8 lug) from Dexstar made in USA. Powder coated and 3 inch offset so fit great. I used the same size tires as you (cooper, made in USA)
You should find some pics of my set up in my album (under my sig below...)
I'm just starting on body and paint now.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | Impressive progress on your bolt, thanks for sharing.
We're in the process of getting it safely down the road and fixing what needs fixing. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4 | Do you have a picture of the truck with the wheels on it now? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | Still working on the full set. We'll post up some pictures in a month or 2. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | We finally got all 4 wheels and mounted the radial tires. Unfortunately, the Wheel Vintique chrome half moon hub caps don't fit, the front and rear hubs stick out to far. We'll have to figure out what to do for caps. The tires are pretty tall as well. We have slight rubbing on the left side. Tires are: BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A Front Pic Rear Pic Front Wheel Rear Wheel Side Pic Enjoy! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | So, Wheel Vintiques doesn't have a hubcap solution.
We want to use some sort of cap. Does anyone have any ideas? I've read about some folks welding on the factory hubcap tabs.
Hummm | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I have 8 lug Ford Econoline rims on my 53 as these were the only rims I have found that will allow for the stock Chevy caps to fit the center. I screwed on the aftermarket clips sold by Chevs of the 40s and they hold the caps just fine. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | Thanks Jim, that is one of the more appealing suggestions I've gotten.
We're really enjoying the radials! I'll post up more pictures when we decide on a solution. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 28 | I ordered,the dexstar eight lug wheels for my truck, 16x 6, and I'm now fastening the clips on, but my clips aren't catching the lip on my hubcap. I got these clips from Chevys of the forties, but it's been several years ago. Are there different sized clips available? | | |
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