1950 F3 what 8-lug pattern fits
#31
Agree it might be snug, but doubt there's anything to be concerned about. Unless it would be bending a rim in an Illinois pothole. Would assume 1950FordF3 (who lives in CA, do they have potholes in CA?) visited Wheel Vintiques and took them a drum to test fit. That'd be a big help to ensure the desired fit. Stu
#33
In the latter part of 1951 Ford switched F-3s from the Lockheed style rear brakes having 14" drums and parking brake at each corner, and began use of Bendix style 12" brakes teamed with the parking brake drum located on the transmission. They retained the widow maker 17" wheels on F-3s. The garden variety oem 16" F-250/350 wheels fit your 1952 for that reason. Stu
#34
My 1949 F3 factory rear axle end looks different (my 1950 F2 also looks just like my F3). I wonder if 1950FordF3's truck had a rear axle swap (DANA 60?) at some point over the years that 1950FordF3 may not know about. It is a restored truck. 1950FordF3, could you post a picture of the rear differential housing?
Doug
Doug
#35
#36
Maybe. Be nice to know for sure, with pics, that the truck has its stock Timken and not a Dana. And a confirmation that W.V.s test fit their rim and center disc to the 14" drum to achieve the needed offset. Hopefully then W.V. saved their build specs. These are not a standard catalog offering. Stu
#37
My 1949 F3 factory rear axle end looks different (my 1950 F2 also looks just like my F3). I wonder if 1950FordF3's truck had a rear axle swap (DANA 60?) at some point over the years that 1950FordF3 may not know about. It is a restored truck. 1950FordF3, could you post a picture of the rear differential housing?
Doug
Doug
#38
This truck showed up on eBay, with pics of the rear end and mystery solved! That's not a stock timken.
Ford Other Pickups F3 | eBay
Ford Other Pickups F3 | eBay
#40
This truck showed up on eBay, with pics of the rear end and mystery solved! That's not a stock timken.
Ford Other Pickups F3 | eBay
Ford Other Pickups F3 | eBay
Doug
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#44
According to Stu (truckdog62563) posted above The 17.5" (Budd 70720 or Budd 73240), or 19.5" (Budd 71410) is what you need IF you still have the original rear axle and 14" brake drums. They will fit over the brake drums AND allow use of the stock hub caps.
Another solution is to swap in a Dana 60 from a F250 up to 1972. Later years are wider. It depends on if you want to stay original or not. What are your plans for the truck?
Another solution is to swap in a Dana 60 from a F250 up to 1972. Later years are wider. It depends on if you want to stay original or not. What are your plans for the truck?