'62 C550 COE, Questions...
#1
'62 C550 COE, Questions...
I've got my eye on a '62 C550. It's in pretty good shape- Needs a little body work, but seems good mechanically. It's got a 6 cyl, manual transmission. I'm a little worried, however, about finding parts- I know it needs a new brake cylinder, and is going to need some new tires in the near future... I know that I've heard horror stories about trying to find wheels/tires that are compatable with these older trucks. I know NOTHING about big truck tires. Here is what is on there now-
Rear-
They are 7-22.5"-
Front-
I think they are 8.25-20
So- Can I find parts for this truck?? Can I get tires/Wheels? Without, of course, spending a small fortune...
Thanks.
-Andrew
Rear-
They are 7-22.5"-
Front-
I think they are 8.25-20
So- Can I find parts for this truck?? Can I get tires/Wheels? Without, of course, spending a small fortune...
Thanks.
-Andrew
#2
Your rear tires are 22.5 tubeless? If so, you are good. Those tires might be old, but the wheels are what you want. 5 lug 22.5s are almost impossible to find if what I see here is correct. (several threads and searches recently)
Are your fronts tubeless?
Some tire links here, as well as discussion. That guy had the 6 lug wheel, making it easier to find the 22.5 wheel like you have.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-69-f600.html
Does this truck have a two speed rear axle? Does it work?
Brake cylinder--wheel cylinder or the hydravac set up bolted to the frame? Brake and clutch masters on tilt cabs are a pita.
Intended use? Budget? Even with a two speed, this is about a 50 mph truck.
Are your fronts tubeless?
Some tire links here, as well as discussion. That guy had the 6 lug wheel, making it easier to find the 22.5 wheel like you have.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-69-f600.html
Does this truck have a two speed rear axle? Does it work?
Brake cylinder--wheel cylinder or the hydravac set up bolted to the frame? Brake and clutch masters on tilt cabs are a pita.
Intended use? Budget? Even with a two speed, this is about a 50 mph truck.
#3
Thanks for the reply.
I've only briefly looked over the truck, Not sure about the rear axle, etc. I'll have to check next time.
As for intended use- I should have mentioned that it the post- It's just a toy that I'll drive around occasionally on the weekends, and to a parade or local show... I just like it because it's COOL
-Andrew
I've only briefly looked over the truck, Not sure about the rear axle, etc. I'll have to check next time.
As for intended use- I should have mentioned that it the post- It's just a toy that I'll drive around occasionally on the weekends, and to a parade or local show... I just like it because it's COOL
-Andrew
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I've got my eye on a '62 C550. It's in pretty good shape- Needs a little body work, but seems good mechanically. It's got a 6 cyl, manual transmission. I'm a little worried, however, about finding parts- I know it needs a new brake cylinder, and is going to need some new tires in the near future... I know that I've heard horror stories about trying to find wheels/tires that are compatable with these older trucks. I know NOTHING about big truck tires.
So- Can I find parts for this truck?? Can I get tires/Wheels? Without, of course, spending a small fortune.
So- Can I find parts for this truck?? Can I get tires/Wheels? Without, of course, spending a small fortune.
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