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FirstGenF2 · 05-27-2018, 08:06 PM

what are they whats the differance and how do you identify them?

Pchcsh · 05-27-2018, 08:23 PM

Split rims that would come apart while reparing are replaceing tires and kill are injure the person working on them

Bob C · 05-27-2018, 09:09 PM

I think this is what you are asking about, a two piece rim.

Bob

51504bat · 05-27-2018, 09:12 PM

Lots of good widow maker info over on the FTE:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum42/

truckdog62563 · 05-28-2018, 09:34 AM

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If you have an original spec 1951 F-2 having 16” wheels you do not have widow makers. No 16” wheel ever made had the Firestone RH-5° outer rims. Original F-2 16” wheels are one piece drop center style, and are highly valued by those who need them. If, however, your truck was switched to 17” F-3 type wheels by a prior owner then you do have widow makers. I agree that you will find more of us versed in the Bonus Built trucks over on FTE in the 1948 to 1956 forum.

That diagram in the earlier posting is the widow maker RH-5°. Stu

05-27-2018, 08:06 PM	#1
FirstGenF2 Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Alba, Missouri Posts: 56	widowmaker rims what are they whats the differance and how do you identify them? __________________ 51' F2 45' CJ2a

05-27-2018, 08:23 PM	#2
Pchcsh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ca Posts: 2	Re: widowmaker rims Split rims that would come apart while reparing are replaceing tires and kill are injure the person working on them

05-27-2018, 09:12 PM	#4
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: widowmaker rims Lots of good widow maker info over on the FTE: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum42/ __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

05-28-2018, 09:34 AM	#5
truckdog62563 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, Il Posts: 651	Re: widowmaker rims Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you have an original spec 1951 F-2 having 16” wheels you do not have widow makers. No 16” wheel ever made had the Firestone RH-5° outer rims. Original F-2 16” wheels are one piece drop center style, and are highly valued by those who need them. If, however, your truck was switched to 17” F-3 type wheels by a prior owner then you do have widow makers. I agree that you will find more of us versed in the Bonus Built trucks over on FTE in the 1948 to 1956 forum. That diagram in the earlier posting is the widow maker RH-5°. Stu __________________ Stu McMillan Marmon-Herringtons Last edited by truckdog62563; 05-28-2018 at 09:39 AM.