08-28-2011, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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1938 1 too
Are there any other wheels that will fit on the 1938 1 tonner?
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08-29-2011, 05:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1938 1 too
I'm pretty sure you could find 19.5" tubeless tires/wheels from an old Rv (78 and older) Dodge etc. with the correct 5 lug -8 pattern.
I've got a couple sets of these, one extra set if you need them? I'm guessing your 38 has 7.50x20 tires (thats what my 38 COE has) and I think that the tires ( 8R )I'm going to put on the 19.5" wheels I got will end up being 1" shorter than the 7.50 tires so overall ride will be .5" lower than original. (or was it higher???, now I can't remember/ ) , but that all may vary slightly based on each individual tire brands and type etc. hope this helps? Josh jmadsen over on the FTE
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08-29-2011, 05:58 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1938 1 too
38-47 Tonners use a unique 17" split rim wheel. As far as I know...that's the only wheel that will work.
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08-29-2011, 06:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1938 1 too
This member's got two threads going on this subject. Here's my earlier reply to the other one. Stu
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46059
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08-29-2011, 11:38 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1938 1 too
I was going to ask the same thing as my COE has 20" wheels with the 5 on 8 pattern....
I was told the same thing about the older 70's motor home wheels fitting it and sounds like it is true. The 1 ton trucks may have a 17" wheel ,that I am not sure of but the 1 1/2 and 2 ton trucks have a 20" split wheel for sure. Information.....its here on the ford barn !!!
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08-29-2011, 11:47 PM | #6 |
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I guess my 38 COE must be a 1.5 ton?? (sorry for my momentary confusion) since it has 7.50x20's on it ?? I haven't pulled the tires wheels off yet but just looking at them they look like the standard 5 on 8 ?? which I very well may put on the 19.5 rv wheels and tires since I have them on hand. otherwise I would be using these vintage 1964 treads on 22.5" tubless wheels/tires.
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09-01-2011, 02:22 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1938 1 too
Thanks again for the help guys!
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