First of all, welcome. Glad to have you.

We're gonna have to either see pictures of your wheels, or look at these pics to see if they look like your wheels. This is a widowmaker.




Pretty much all that can be said on this subject is in this and a few other threads. There were aluminum wheels made by Alcoa back in the 1970s IIRC having your 5 lug x 8" pattern in a 19.5" size. They are very rare. I've seen one truck with a set, and saw two for sale on ebay probably 5 years ago. Here's a couple other threads with info on these wheels. Stu

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...dowmakers.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ow-makers.html

 

Hi, thanks for the answer.
I haven't even seen the truck in the flesh yet, as I'm in New Zealand and the truck is still with Gene who I bought it off in the USA, and I don't even know what size they are.
They certainly look to be original though, as the whole truck appears to be untouched from the day it was made.
There's a few pics of it on the internet if you Google F-6, with the faded red paint and a later model Ford pickup in the background.

If you have an email address you can send me, I'll send pics of the truck, as I couldn't figure out how to attach them to this reply sorry.

 

I scrolled through all of Google Images, and Bing Images, but no F-6 faded red with a later Ford in the background. Saw some with Chevies in the background, but no Ford. How about linking the web site that has the pics. Stu

 

The reference I have is as follows :

Classic Trucks For Sale | Ford & Chevy Blog Archive Ford : F-100 F-6 1950 Ford COE Cab Over Engine Truck C O E Hot Rat Rod

If you can't access that, just email me and I'll mail pics to you.
My email address is db@davidblackmore.com

Regards
David

 

If you go to Google images under "Ford F-6" there's one image with a red Chev ? in the background on page three of images, and another image on page six which better shows the wheels.

 

I assume this is your COE truck. Nice shape. But I really can't tell whether the wheels are widowmakers from this shot. I wrote down your email address, but would suggest you go back in to your post and edit it out. It's a good way to invite spam. If you have additional pics I'll look at them and post them for you. Stu

 

Yep, that's my baby. Pretty little thing ain't she.
I much prefer the '50 grille to the '52 one.

 

I agree that is a sweet looking truck, Love the COE's best looking grill would have to be the 51 though

 

David - I emailed you back with some ideas. You might want to be careful here getting into a spitting contest on whether 48-50s are better looking, or 51/52s. Your truck is playfully called a Monkey Face, mine is a Manure Spreader! All in good fun. Stu

 

I had a hotrodded '48 pickup many years ago, with a top chop and tilt front, so the "monkey face" appeals to me more than the later grille.
But yeah, a friend of mine here in NZ has a "manure spreader" and he swears its better looking than my '50. Of course he's wrong ...

 

Nice looking COE David. I do remember seeing this listed last spring. Nice to have another "large" Monkey Face saved and join the ranks.

 

I think those wheels look great! So what if the hand holes are smaller than stock, you will never have to replace them again (unless you run over something you shouldn't).

I've been thinking that's the way I'll go when I finally get rid of my widow makers. I'm getting anxious to drive my truck... That's at least a $3K investment, but I don't plan to sell my truck, and I want to know the wheels, tires and brakes are reliable. Someday, one of my grandkids might want to drive it.

 

I need wheel replacements for my 1952 F5 in Lubbock Texas. Please, help

 

Ive got a set of 22.5" tubless wheels available some tires too.
Also have a set of 19.5" wheels but you would lose some ride height with those.
Im in Utah so would need to be shipped, Ive done the fastenal shipping route before with good results and cost.

 

How many 22.5 's do you have ? Can you send me pictures of them please ?