[Kurt in NJ]

Joblot automotive is a good source for truck parts, many nos

For years I drove a 46 to fleamarkets, it had the 2 speed rear, after the 49 merc engine it had no problem with 65 --and keeping the wipers working

When we got the 46 it had the original tires, but they were to the cords, the guy at the tire place looked at them---saw "S2" on the sidewall---nylon cords, and said he would give full credit on the recaps for those old original tires.

Put a couple of tons on it and go for a drive, perhaps you can get the tires hot and they will round out.

I have always wanted a COE dumptruck, yours looks very good, if it was mine I would look for a 2 speed rear