F100 Stock wheels source?
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Originally Posted by microb
I'm getting mine from wheel vintiques, but I'm purchasing through summit racing because they are cheaper than factory direct. They will powdercoat a variety of colors for 15.00 extra per wheel. I'm also going for the "almost original" look and I think these rims will look great. I'm going with 15's but they also sell 16" rims and a variety of different styles of steel wheels. Type their name in google and check out their website. If you choose to buy their wheels double check summit racing to see if the ones you want are cheaper. Heres a picture of the ones Im getting. I'm going with a cream color powdercoat. They will also powdercoat custom colors for extra $.
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Can someone tell me if a 275/50/15 will fit under the wheel wells of a 1953 F100? I am going to put them on a set of 15/10 Cragar wheels. If this is a bd tire size could some tell me a good size to use I'm going with a 15?7 in the front. I prefer to have the same tire hight for the front and the rear.
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If your puting that wide of a tire under that truck and have a stock front end, steering etc, good luck.
My 53 F-100 had 235-70-15 on it and going down the road was fine, but in town it was a nightmare, like learning to drive all over again.
I used to back my truck into the garage and it was no easy chore.
You best try on a set before you buy, you may regret it.
My 53 F-100 had 235-70-15 on it and going down the road was fine, but in town it was a nightmare, like learning to drive all over again.
I used to back my truck into the garage and it was no easy chore.
You best try on a set before you buy, you may regret it.
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so what wuold be a good size for the front tire. Will a 235/50/15 fit under the rear or not? I am just starting to get it ready for the road. right now it is sitting on a set of factory aerly 90's wheel with 235 on them.
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I really don't know what you are going after on your Truck. If its a Tall Tire, or what.
In my opinion having owned one of these the wider the Tire on the Front the harder to steer, this being stock of course.
I had mentioned earlier that I had 235 70 R15 on my Truck, and it was to much for the front. Let me point out that my steering box had been rebuilt, and it was a hell of a thing to try & park, let alone position myself to back into my garage.
These F-100s were heavy on the Front End 53-56, although a comfortable Truck, they were a B!!#ch to steer, with the wide rubber.
I would say that 215 75 R15 on the front would be the answer to the steering, and if you wanted to run the 235 75 R15 on back no problem.
Try a set of the ones you have a nd see if you can borrow a pair for a try-out, and see what your comfortable with.
Wheels from a 1940-1995 will fit your Truck so you have a wide choice.
I really don't know what you are going after on your Truck. If its a Tall Tire, or what.
In my opinion having owned one of these the wider the Tire on the Front the harder to steer, this being stock of course.
I had mentioned earlier that I had 235 70 R15 on my Truck, and it was to much for the front. Let me point out that my steering box had been rebuilt, and it was a hell of a thing to try & park, let alone position myself to back into my garage.
These F-100s were heavy on the Front End 53-56, although a comfortable Truck, they were a B!!#ch to steer, with the wide rubber.
I would say that 215 75 R15 on the front would be the answer to the steering, and if you wanted to run the 235 75 R15 on back no problem.
Try a set of the ones you have a nd see if you can borrow a pair for a try-out, and see what your comfortable with.
Wheels from a 1940-1995 will fit your Truck so you have a wide choice.
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From: Oil City PA
wireing
I am looking for a wireing diagram for a headlight switch for my 1953 ford f100 I completely rewired the truck with an after market 18 circuit Wiring harness I have the engine running and haed lights but I don't have ant taillights or turn signals. i am going to buy a new turn signal switch from LMCBut my head light switch is fine I just can 't seem to get the wires in the right spot. i would appreciate any input on this subject.
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