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Stoker280 · 05-30-2021, 07:39 AM

Hi, I am getting closer to the end of my 1953 Mercury M250 Classic restoration (same as the Ford F-250), and I am looking for some information on rims and the bench seat. The truck is all original but the current rims are not the widow makers. However they are not tubeless rims and I would like to go tubeless. I have tried several older 17” rims but the center hole and bolt pattern is very hard to match. Any advice with where I should focus my attention?

Also the seat was totally rotten and unsalvageable. Would anyone know of a drop in replacement. There are some salvage yards near me and it would certainly make life easier if I knew what I was looking for when I approach the yard operators. Any assistance would be appreciated.

05-30-2021, 07:39 AM	#1
Stoker280 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 26	Rims and seat information 1953 F250 Hi, I am getting closer to the end of my 1953 Mercury M250 Classic restoration (same as the Ford F-250), and I am looking for some information on rims and the bench seat. The truck is all original but the current rims are not the widow makers. However they are not tubeless rims and I would like to go tubeless. I have tried several older 17” rims but the center hole and bolt pattern is very hard to match. Any advice with where I should focus my attention? Also the seat was totally rotten and unsalvageable. Would anyone know of a drop in replacement. There are some salvage yards near me and it would certainly make life easier if I knew what I was looking for when I approach the yard operators. Any assistance would be appreciated.