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C75 = C750, 23,000 lbs GVWR. I think we can stop right there. Nothing in the wheel, brake or axle department will be compatible with an F350. Wheels might be widow makers.
N = 302 4V Lincoln Y-block gas V8.
8 = 1958 (the question you asked....)
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
27429 = Sequential number
111 = 111 inch wheelbase
A = Black
01D = 1st day of 4th month, 4/1/58
H = Clark model 250V OR New Process model 540, 5 speed direct transmission
72 = Two speed rear axle, only info given in the MPC demo I have is ratios: 6.50/9.04
No front axle code
23000 = 23,000 lbs GVWR
172 3600 = 172 certified net HP @ 3600 RPM
No DSO shown
N = 302 4V Lincoln Y-block gas V8.
8 = 1958 (the question you asked....)
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
27429 = Sequential number
111 = 111 inch wheelbase
A = Black
01D = 1st day of 4th month, 4/1/58
H = Clark model 250V OR New Process model 540, 5 speed direct transmission
72 = Two speed rear axle, only info given in the MPC demo I have is ratios: 6.50/9.04
No front axle code
23000 = 23,000 lbs GVWR
172 3600 = 172 certified net HP @ 3600 RPM
No DSO shown
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C75 = C750, 23,000 lbs GVWR. I think we can stop right there. Nothing in the wheel, brake or axle department will be compatible with an F350. Wheels might be widow makers.
N = 302 4V Lincoln Y-block gas V8.
8 = 1958 (the question you asked....)
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
27429 = Sequential number
111 = 111 inch wheelbase
A = Black
01D = 1st day of 4th month, 4/1/58
H = Clark model 250V OR New Process model 540, 5 speed direct transmission
72 = Two speed rear axle, only info given in the MPC demo I have is ratios: 6.50/9.04
No front axle code
23000 = 23,000 lbs GVWR
172 3600 = 172 certified net HP @ 3600 RPM
No DSO shown
N = 302 4V Lincoln Y-block gas V8.
8 = 1958 (the question you asked....)
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
27429 = Sequential number
111 = 111 inch wheelbase
A = Black
01D = 1st day of 4th month, 4/1/58
H = Clark model 250V OR New Process model 540, 5 speed direct transmission
72 = Two speed rear axle, only info given in the MPC demo I have is ratios: 6.50/9.04
No front axle code
23000 = 23,000 lbs GVWR
172 3600 = 172 certified net HP @ 3600 RPM
No DSO shown
Thanks. I know they made 70s box truck for ups or uhaul that have the beaded rim for the 65 f350 dually lug pattern. I want to get rid of my split ring. I thought maybe I’d get lucky with the one I found there. Some guy posted it for sale with few pictures and less specifications. Thanks again.
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Sorry I said split ring. mine have the continuous ring. I finally found a tire shop who would mount and balance bc I didn’t want to touch them. Any way you cut it , I don’t want split, continuous or the widow makers. It’s almost impossible to find the beaded wheels for these trucks in the big 6 pattern.
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They’re 6 x 7.25
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The wheels now on the truck have the Firestone RHP unbroken ring 16” rims. Optional on F-350s 1956 to 1966 were 17.5” x 5.25” tubeless one piece wheels made by Budd, either numbers 71320 having six hand holes or 79120 having three hand holes. The below set of 71320s is now listed on eBay. These use 8-17.5” tires that are being reproduced by the STA company and are available from Coker, Universal, and other vintage tire retailers. These tires are approximately 32” diameter which is similar to your 7.50-16”s. Below is a link to the eBay set. Stu
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115070524661
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115070524661
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What you want and what is pratical are sometimes two different things. You already have new radial tires on safe time proven commercial 2 piece rims. Just carry a good spare tire and wheel in case of flat. The unnecessary, IMO, switch to 17.5" wheels and tires will cost you a small fortune, unless you get very lucky locally.
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