Stu, Spoke with Michael a few minutes ago, will get back to him this weekend when he gets home from his trip to Wash.

The tire guy I spoke about is Mike at Ag West, 503-623-2363 (ask for the tire shop)

I have a friens who works out of the Elkhart area delivering travel trailers around the country, but who lives here in Oregon. If you need to get some thing shipped back your way, he is always looking for any thing to help with fuel when he stops by home here and then dead heads back to the midwest.

Thanks, Brian Sparks 503-339-3780

Hey Stu, you may not remember me but I sort of owe you an apology. Two years ago I asked you for Kelsey Hayes catalog information. I just discovered that you responded but because I didn't configure my control panel to alert me for replies I never got your offer. If it still stands I'd love to work with you on the current piece I'm working on. This time I'm going to ensure that I get your reply by giving you my email address. It's hotrodsurplus@gmail.com.

The current piece is for Rod & Custom magazine. I did a similar wheel story (wires) for sister title Street Rodder. It's a regular print tech piece but it's on the title's website. I like to reference as many reliable sources as possible and you can't beat printed marketing literature.
Wire Wheels 101 - Street Rodder Magazine

Again, my apologies for not responding in a more timely manner. Hope to hear from you soon.

thanks,

chris

Hey Stu,
The wheel set in Miami ended up being a bust. That being said, please consider your set of 89340s SOLD! If you wouldnt mind discussing the details over the phone, my number is 954 326 7016 and Im free, off work by 6 PM EST each weekday. Or if youd rather, you can reach me by email at paulnack@hotmail.com. Thanks!
-Paul

Stu, you are the man! I deeply appreciate your help, and especially the fact that youd suggest another source for the wheels. Im going to give the seller in Miami a call after work today and hopefully he'll be able to show them to me tomorrow or the next day. I let you know my findings right afterwards. Thanks again!
-Paul

I hope you've drilled down into the "view conversation" page. I do have a set of the wheels for sale, but there is also a set near where you live on Craig's List with tires at a good price. If you need help let me know. The CL wheels are just like the ones I have. You should find either #89340 or #72070 on the concave side of each wheel. Stu

Greetings Stu! My internet combings have lead me to believe that you are a leading authority on bonus built wheels. I just picked up a '51 F-4 DRW with dreaded WMs and I was hoping that you may be in possession of, or have a line on, a set of replacements. Id greatly appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide.
Thanks, Paul, Ft Lauderdale, FL

Russia, Saint - petersburg, prospect Solidarnosti, house 5, apartment 12. zip 193312. Yudin Denis Vyacheslavovich

Thank you for the reply. I have a 1973 Travco in the rebuild process. It has a good set of the split rims, but i would like to change to the 19.5. If you find another set, Please let me know. Thanks

I need a set of 19.5by6, 5 lug on 8 in wheels. I "m in Illinois. Do you hav e anything nin the midwest

I'll send pics email shortly...The shock/sway bar mounts bolt to the outside of the frame rails and appear to be easily retrofittable by just drilling the frame and thru-bolting in 2 places. The axles have a wide flat pad area. Worst case, I may need to weld up the holes and make new ones...but that's as bad as it could get. I really doubt that will be necessary; it all looks very close to perfect. I literally think if I shim the springs out 1/8" a side with washers it'll line up perfectly with this axle. Your Ford may be different, but I bet it's not enough different to stop it from happening.