F3 rims?
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F3 rims?
I was sitting here looking at pics of F3s and was wondering where to start looking for original style rims for my truck. Does anyone here know where to look to try to find those thing? I'd like to go back to something more original.
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Am I correct that you know not to use/buy/or accept for free any of the real "original style rims"? They are the true "widow makers", technically known as Firestone RH-5° rims. Do a forum search of those names and you'll find a lot about them. Do a Google search and you'll find a lot of law suits about them.
The thread that Bob cited above is a good one to help sort out the alternatives. Stu
The thread that Bob cited above is a good one to help sort out the alternatives. Stu
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Looking in your gallery, it looks like you have a 52.. also if I remember correctly, your looking to swap over to newer (pre 72) Dana 60 in the rear. With that axle, you can use a set of one piece 16" F-2 rims. Even if you stick with the stock axle, the F-2 16's will work (but they won't on 48 to early 51 F-3's due to the diameter of the brake drums in the earlier years) They are what I currently have on my F-3 and they will accept the stock type hubcaps. Check my gallery if you want to see pics.
