The Brute aka '52 F-1 Project's Replacement
#16
So the locking ring style is a stronger design?
Is there any reason I couldn't, or shouldn't run the lock rings on the front axel and the one piece style for my rear duals?
My truck will never see much road time honestly and likely never six new tires at once to bother rotating. I just like the old school look of the lock ring and i only have four as is so not enough for all positions. Am I crazy for considering that?
Thanks for the input and the info guys.
-Scooter
Is there any reason I couldn't, or shouldn't run the lock rings on the front axel and the one piece style for my rear duals?
My truck will never see much road time honestly and likely never six new tires at once to bother rotating. I just like the old school look of the lock ring and i only have four as is so not enough for all positions. Am I crazy for considering that?
Thanks for the input and the info guys.
-Scooter
#17
That would definitely be a question for Stu. I don't think it would be an issue so long as you weren't mixing them on the rear in the event of a height difference.
If I were me, I'd keep my eyes open for another pair so you could do the entire truck with them.
Stu, I like the looks of those traction tires at Nebraska Tire. Looks like several good options there, even the Windpower isn't too terrible though not in my size. Maybe they'll make those M&S at the bottom right in a 17" at some point? The R-140 will pretty much be a weekend truck so I can probably get away with those 8.25s I showed you, which look a lot like the Samsons at Nebraska.
BTW, didn't want to pollute the F350 thread with more IH stuff, but those M-H spacers you posted are the same thing they used on the R-140. Different bolt count (6 inner, 5 lug) otherwise the same principal. Was looking at an old advertising flyer last night and apparently the SRW version was standard, duals were optional. All of the DRW (I'm learning) versions I've seen were pole-setters or drill rigs. Never actually seen one with a pickup body like the brush truck photo F350Napco posted, though it should work fine.
If I were me, I'd keep my eyes open for another pair so you could do the entire truck with them.
Stu, I like the looks of those traction tires at Nebraska Tire. Looks like several good options there, even the Windpower isn't too terrible though not in my size. Maybe they'll make those M&S at the bottom right in a 17" at some point? The R-140 will pretty much be a weekend truck so I can probably get away with those 8.25s I showed you, which look a lot like the Samsons at Nebraska.
BTW, didn't want to pollute the F350 thread with more IH stuff, but those M-H spacers you posted are the same thing they used on the R-140. Different bolt count (6 inner, 5 lug) otherwise the same principal. Was looking at an old advertising flyer last night and apparently the SRW version was standard, duals were optional. All of the DRW (I'm learning) versions I've seen were pole-setters or drill rigs. Never actually seen one with a pickup body like the brush truck photo F350Napco posted, though it should work fine.
#18
So the locking ring style is a stronger design?
Is there any reason I couldn't, or shouldn't run the lock rings on the front axel and the one piece style for my rear duals?
My truck will never see much road time honestly and likely never six new tires at once to bother rotating. I just like the old school look of the lock ring and i only have four as is so not enough for all positions. Am I crazy for considering that?
Thanks for the input and the info guys.
-Scooter
Is there any reason I couldn't, or shouldn't run the lock rings on the front axel and the one piece style for my rear duals?
My truck will never see much road time honestly and likely never six new tires at once to bother rotating. I just like the old school look of the lock ring and i only have four as is so not enough for all positions. Am I crazy for considering that?
Thanks for the input and the info guys.
-Scooter
#19
#20
Your truck is KILLER! Having sought out and run one ton trucks over the years with 7.50x 17 tires, I find the 235 85 16 too short for my liking. On the trucks I have today with 16" wheels I run a 255 85 16 tire. They are getting harder to find, specially in a traditional looking tire. It scares me to see all these new traction truck tires with all those square lugs plastered all over the sidewall, rock crawler style. Is that what it's coming to? The Les Schwab stores in the West still sell the 255 I run. I can look tomorrow and see what it's called, something like an SXT Mud Terrain. Here's what I can find tonight. Almost 34" tall like a 7.50 x 17. Looks fairly old school for a radial.
#21
#22
I don't know what the the one piece wheels came from. They are all the same 8 on 6.5 16" larger lug, coined one piece wheels. I know they weren't all off the same truck either as I have several colors. I do plan to dismount everything I've got and sandblast and paint whatever I end up using. I will be able to measure width and compare better then. My 56 has the smaller f100 style front fenders and with 7:50 16 or the 235 85 16 I don't have a lot of extra clearance. I would like a little taller tire as well but don't know if I have the space. The other thing is it's a bunch easier to find cheap used tires in a 235 85 which is where I'm at right now! The other donor truck I picked up while considering a diesel 5spd swap has 255 85 16 Les Schwab duals on it now. There is not much clearance between the duals on the rear which makes nervous, but that pick up ran those for a lot of miles and hauled a bunch in its day without trouble. I might pull a tire off of it just to see how they look. Givin my choice I would have something a little taller and as old school, bias ply traction looking as I could find!
I tried to attach some pics but it doesn't seem to be working today.
I tried to attach some pics but it doesn't seem to be working today.
#23
There's probably already a thread on this, but since this one seems to have evolved into big 4 x 4s, this 48 Ford Coleman crew cab seems to fit in here. While I am a restorer type, I can't stop picturing this with a 9' Flareside pickup box. Looks to me like the wheelbase would accommodate a 9' box. Picture it. EBay item # 201231271652
Dan K.
Dan K.
#24
Boomer, that is a tough looking Inter you have, I came across this picture of a custom built Inter that may interest you, and a reference to taking this on an expedition to Africa. Lack of articulation surely would be a problem.
https://twitter.com/Silodrome/status...697536/photo/1
https://twitter.com/Silodrome/status...697536/photo/1
#25
Thanks Aus, it's a bruiser for sure. Can't wait to get it here and back on the road. Got word last week that the engine was free and turning over, then found out a few days later that one of the spark plugs was destroyed inside, so it looks like a replacement motor is still in its future.
I've seen photos and even movies of those motorhome type setups from the 30s-40s before. Maj Edwin Armstrong had something similar to that used for his early FM radio "Yankee Network" that was used as a rolling studio, I think. It was articulated. I'm wondering if it's more of an artist's error than reality that the picture makes it appear to be one piece. Then again, there's a lot of open space in Africa, so you could make some wide turns I suppose.
Dan, I see that Coleman finally sold for $5600. Probably a good deal for the right person. The cab is going to require some interesting fabrication to repair, but it sure will be worth it.
I've seen photos and even movies of those motorhome type setups from the 30s-40s before. Maj Edwin Armstrong had something similar to that used for his early FM radio "Yankee Network" that was used as a rolling studio, I think. It was articulated. I'm wondering if it's more of an artist's error than reality that the picture makes it appear to be one piece. Then again, there's a lot of open space in Africa, so you could make some wide turns I suppose.
Dan, I see that Coleman finally sold for $5600. Probably a good deal for the right person. The cab is going to require some interesting fabrication to repair, but it sure will be worth it.
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