Is this wheel bad
 

Is this the rh-5° widowmaker?

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Yes. The raised band like area seen on the concave rim side is the joint. I see you tried to private message me again, but there was no content. Was it a hiccup, and this solves it? Below is a cross section of the RH-5°. Stu

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...psfnq3chjk.jpg

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Let's see the rest of the truck, keep an eye out for some of the other versions of splits, better and more safe.

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In my private message yesterday I recommended he find the 19.5" tubeless wheels. I avoided going into the explanation of other options because the 19.5" tubeless are his best solution matching closely his 7.00-18s. Finding 20" locking side ring tube type wheels would be fine, but sometimes I can see new guys eyes glazing over when we get into the subject. If it's something to hear about, please say. Stu

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I tried to send the pic of the wheel but couldnt get it to post, that is why i started the thread

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I havent cleaned it up yet and the racks are in the barn and look like new, i know the history of the truck since new, but ive got alot of work ahead of me but the truck runs good dump bed works as new

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Truck looks to be in great shape. Here's another member's F-4 that has a set of the Budd 89340s I described. Stu

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...psb5f3ec09.jpg

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Great looking F4! I'm working on a '49 F4 also. The 19.5" wheels are a good choice for these trucks, I have a set that I will be using on mine. They also drive better with radial tires. I have a hoist under my Ford script bed as well. It was installed under the bed when the truck was about a year old. I did have to do a lot of repair work on the bed frame, as they welded it to the hoist frame and it had a lot of breaks in the bed crossmembers. I also have the racks for mine but the wood will need to be replaced.
Mark

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I have a lot of memories hauling corn, hay rides and just running around in that old truck. It was used steady as a farm truck till about 6 or 7 years ago. I think the actual mileage is about 59000