Wooden wheel mockup .adapter.......
....well we palyed with our MDF wooden adapter that allows bolting a regualr 16 in. CMP rim to the 10 bolt Chev front I beam axle........
...it fits quite nicely but gives the wheel a full 5 inch outboard offset and would explain why the LRDG trucks had the front fenders extended/widened by 4 inches.
We also removed the front bearing for inspection ..... and has appropriately nicknamed by Australian/New Zealanders..... "bicycle wheel" bearing of real punny size............
It seems that only the HD 3 ton trucks, COE and C15 had the sturdier roller bearings.
...and the search continues.... still considering all options...
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B
C15a Cab 11
Hammond, Ontario
Canada
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