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rawlir · 07-07-2025, 08:26 PM

Howdy!
Anyone have a Tonner pickup wheel either for sale or a donner wheel to recover 2 hubcap retainer clips....all i need is 2 clips, can't find anyone who sells them, they are riveted to the wheel, any leads appreciated!
Thank you!
Rick [email protected]

38 coupe · 07-07-2025, 08:34 PM

Have you tried contacting GB Sisson here on the Ford Barn? He has more experience with 3/4 and 1 ton flathead trucks than anyone else I know.

51504bat · 07-07-2025, 08:41 PM

I'm assuming that the ones for the wide fives on a 1/2 ton are different?

Bob Drake Wheel Spider Clips 68-1034

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petehoovie · 07-07-2025, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawlir

Howdy!
Anyone have a Tonner pickup wheel either for sale or a donner wheel to recover 2 hubcap retainer clips....all i need is 2 clips, can't find anyone who sells them, they are riveted to the wheel, any leads appreciated!
Thank you!
Rick [email protected]

rawlir · 07-07-2025, 09:29 PM

Both GREAT suggestions, Just sent an email to Gary (can't believe i did not think of him!) Just googled Drake clips, will call them, those clips look close, website does not include them for 1947 BUT they may well be right!
THANK YOU!

Rick

Bob C · 07-07-2025, 10:27 PM

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One ton part is 82Y-1034.

truckdog62563 · 07-07-2025, 10:41 PM

Yes, I cited the 82Y 1034 in my early on email to Rick. None of the online sellers (Parts Voice, Rear Counter, Green) have any. I suggested then, and suggest now, one of the various reproduction clips sold by a number of vendors on Amazon, eBay, and other sellers found on Google. Are these clips that unique that a rare wheel must be sacrificed to remedy this? I would hope not. Stu

cas3 · 07-07-2025, 11:20 PM

I would bet some one has a rusted out junk wheel so a rare-good wheel would not be in danger. Just a matter of who reads this. How about Fred, barnfind08 on the barn here?

GB SISSON · 07-08-2025, 12:23 AM

Late to the party! Just saw this. Been up to my neck in relatives for a week. Should have a couple, will check tomorrow!

rawlir · 07-08-2025, 08:56 AM

Morning, all!
I would not use/sacrifice a usable wheel just to harvest the clips, was only wondering if someone might have a wheel that had a major defect....Stu & Gary are our mentors on this subject...great day everyone!!

Newc · 07-08-2025, 12:38 PM

Chuck's Trucks ??? Newc

GB SISSON · 07-08-2025, 11:00 PM

News from this end not good. I found the two rusty wheels I have beewn using for clip donors and none left on them. Between two tonner trailers, a rolling chassis and a complete parts truck I only found one wheel that looked rusty enough to steal clips from. This was on the chassis and in a tough spot to chisel clips or remove the wheel. Looks like I am out of the running on donor clips. Sorry

expavr · 07-10-2025, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawlir

Howdy!
Anyone have a Tonner pickup wheel either for sale or a donner wheel to recover 2 hubcap retainer clips....all i need is 2 clips, can't find anyone who sells them, they are riveted to the wheel, any leads appreciated!
Thank you!
Rick [email protected]

If you're still looking for 17" cap clips I may have them. Attached is a photo of a 17" rim for a 1940 Tonner. I can't tell if they're the same, but if so you're welcome to 2 of them. These look a little gnarly, but might clean up.

petehoovie · 07-10-2025, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by expavr

If you're still looking for 17" cap clips I may have them. Attached is a photo of a 17" rim for a 1940 Tonner. I can't tell if they're the same, but if so you're welcome to 2 of them. These look a little gnarly, but might clean up.

rawlir · 07-10-2025, 09:30 PM

Hello, Pete,
I am very interested, THANK YOU.....Can i ask:
Is this a DONOR wheel? It looks just like mine....Hate to ruin a wheel that MIGHT still do what wheels do...What might you want for it OR for clips if it is a Donor wheel?I see you are a fellow Washingtonian, we need to compare trucks!
Sending you a PM....Rick

petehoovie · 07-10-2025, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawlir

Hello, Pete,
I am very interested, THANK YOU.....Can i ask:
Is this a DONOR wheel? It looks just like mine....Hate to ruin a wheel that MIGHT still do what wheels do...What might you want for it OR for clips if it is a Donor wheel?I see you are a fellow Washingtonian, we need to compare trucks!
Sending you a PM....Rick

Originally Posted by expavr - Not petehoovie

If you're still looking for 17" cap clips I may have them. Attached is a photo of a 17" rim for a 1940 Tonner. I can't tell if they're the same, but if so you're welcome to 2 of them. These look a little gnarly, but might clean up.

mercman from oz · 07-11-2025, 05:21 AM

Australian 1942 Ford One Ton Express 122" Wheelbase with 17" Wheels

rawlir · 07-11-2025, 06:24 PM

Very Nice Tonner!
Were wing windows Period Correct in Aus? how about RED in hubcaps?
Any photos of inside cab, inside bed, engine compartment & truck rear?

07-07-2025, 08:34 PM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,040	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Have you tried contacting GB Sisson here on the Ford Barn? He has more experience with 3/4 and 1 ton flathead trucks than anyone else I know.

07-07-2025, 08:41 PM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips I'm assuming that the ones for the wide fives on a 1/2 ton are different? Bob Drake Wheel Spider Clips 68-1034 Bob Drake Reproductions 68-1034 Bob Drake Wheel Spider Clips \| Summit Racing __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

07-07-2025, 09:29 PM	#5
rawlir Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 146	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Both GREAT suggestions, Just sent an email to Gary (can't believe i did not think of him!) Just googled Drake clips, will call them, those clips look close, website does not include them for 1947 BUT they may well be right! THANK YOU! Rick

07-07-2025, 10:27 PM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,354	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) One ton part is 82Y-1034.

07-07-2025, 10:41 PM	#7
truckdog62563 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, Il Posts: 651	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Yes, I cited the 82Y 1034 in my early on email to Rick. None of the online sellers (Parts Voice, Rear Counter, Green) have any. I suggested then, and suggest now, one of the various reproduction clips sold by a number of vendors on Amazon, eBay, and other sellers found on Google. Are these clips that unique that a rare wheel must be sacrificed to remedy this? I would hope not. Stu __________________ Stu McMillan Marmon-Herringtons

07-07-2025, 11:20 PM	#8
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,296	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips I would bet some one has a rusted out junk wheel so a rare-good wheel would not be in danger. Just a matter of who reads this. How about Fred, barnfind08 on the barn here?

07-08-2025, 12:23 AM	#9
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,878	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Late to the party! Just saw this. Been up to my neck in relatives for a week. Should have a couple, will check tomorrow! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

07-08-2025, 08:56 AM	#10
rawlir Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 146	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Morning, all! I would not use/sacrifice a usable wheel just to harvest the clips, was only wondering if someone might have a wheel that had a major defect....Stu & Gary are our mentors on this subject...great day everyone!!

07-08-2025, 12:38 PM	#11
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,907	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Chuck's Trucks ??? Newc

07-08-2025, 11:00 PM	#12
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,878	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips News from this end not good. I found the two rusty wheels I have beewn using for clip donors and none left on them. Between two tonner trailers, a rolling chassis and a complete parts truck I only found one wheel that looked rusty enough to steal clips from. This was on the chassis and in a tough spot to chisel clips or remove the wheel. Looks like I am out of the running on donor clips. Sorry __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

07-10-2025, 09:30 PM	#15
rawlir Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 146	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Hello, Pete, I am very interested, THANK YOU.....Can i ask: Is this a DONOR wheel? It looks just like mine....Hate to ruin a wheel that MIGHT still do what wheels do...What might you want for it OR for clips if it is a Donor wheel?I see you are a fellow Washingtonian, we need to compare trucks! Sending you a PM....Rick

07-11-2025, 05:21 AM	#17
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,005	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Australian 1942 Ford One Ton Express 122" Wheelbase with 17" Wheels

07-11-2025, 06:24 PM	#18
rawlir Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 146	Re: 1947 17" Tonner wheels/Cap retainer clips Very Nice Tonner! Were wing windows Period Correct in Aus? how about RED in hubcaps? Any photos of inside cab, inside bed, engine compartment & truck rear?