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Old 05-20-2023, 04:20 PM   #1
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does anyone know of a wheel that i can replace the widow maker split rims or do i have to get custom they are 5 lug i am restoring my fire departments first b rig racing team truck its going to be a parade truck light highway drives it was purpose built in 1951 for this i will post pics when i can figure out this system as it tells me file is to big as always thanks
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Old 05-20-2023, 07:09 PM   #2
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I use the Photos program in Windows to reduce the file size of photos to 600 x 800 pixels or medium size for attaching to e-mails usually works for me. I save them as .jpg files. There are many other ways to do it, but this is what works for me. Good luck with your photos.
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Old 05-20-2023, 07:48 PM   #3
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Not sure if this will work for you Frank, but a friend of mine
needed wheels for an old truck (not sure of the brand anymore)
and he went to a salvage yard that had lots of motor homes
that were there for salvage. He got a nice set of big wheels
with very nice tires, all for $300....




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Old 05-21-2023, 03:06 PM   #4
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thanks for the replies im trying to talk them into going modern maybe a 550 front and rear this way disk brakes and parts available from parts store or dealer
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Old 05-21-2023, 08:15 PM   #5
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Frank, you might post your question on the Early V-8 forum, there are several knowledgeable truck guys on that forum that are pretty familiar with the wheels for the larger Ford trucks. Good luck with your search.
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Old 05-26-2023, 06:10 AM   #6
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Which team? The last competition I was at was in Freeport, in 2013. My uncle used to drive the A truck for Bay Shore.
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