Its infectious

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Tony I couldnt agree more about sticking with Fords.

But just look at the poor old girl - sitting there - all alone - neglected - unloved.

What about the theory of removing every second stud and fitting 20's with 5 stud pattern? I'll give it a go if no-ones sure and report back?

The Chev 10 stud pattern uses smaller dia studs on a smaller PCD than the regular "wide 5" pattern used on other trucks. And 40's Fords have a different stud PCD to the more common Dodge/Inter truck wheels of the 60's and 70's.

Bob McNeill has raised a pertinent point regarding the spacers for the hubs (or spacing of the rims).

The pre-war 20inch wheels used on Fords and Chevs generally ran smaller tyres such as 6.00-20 or 7.00-20, while later trucks went to sizes such as 7.50-20 and 8.25-20. There are specific rims to suit each of these tyre sizes, and in some cases hubs too. The obvious reason is that wider tyres will require a wider rim, and dual wheels will need greater offset so the wider tyres dont foul each other when "bagged" out under load. But a more specific reason is that the centreline of the front tyre must be in a particular position in relation to the Kingpin Axis for it to steer safely and acheive optimal tyre wear. Putting a large dia tyre on a rim with offset for a smaller tyre will have the contact point in the wrong place. With the contact point in the wrong spot, steering effort will be increased. There was not a lot of camber and caster adjustment built into the design (ie: Nil!) of the front end, so it is critical that the correct combination of bits is used to set it up safely.

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

The Chev 10 stud pattern uses smaller dia studs on a smaller PCD than the regular "wide 5" pattern used on other trucks. And 40's Fords have a different stud PCD to the more common Dodge/Inter truck wheels of the 60's and 70's.

Bob McNeill has raised a pertinent point regarding the spacers for the hubs (or spacing of the rims).

The pre-war 20inch wheels used on Fords and Chevs generally ran smaller tyres such as 6.00-20 or 7.00-20, while later trucks went to sizes such as 7.50-20 and 8.25-20. There are specific rims to suit each of these tyre sizes, and in some cases hubs too. The obvious reason is that wider tyres will require a wider rim, and dual wheels will need greater offset so the wider tyres dont foul each other when "bagged" out under load. But a more specific reason is that the centreline of the front tyre must be in a particular position in relation to the Kingpin Axis for it to steer safely and acheive optimal tyre wear. Putting a large dia tyre on a rim with offset for a smaller tyre will have the contact point in the wrong place. With the contact point in the wrong spot, steering effort will be increased. There was not a lot of camber and caster adjustment built into the design (ie: Nil!) of the front end, so it is critical that the correct combination of bits is used to set it up safely.

Thanks Tony... again and to you Bob. Critical info to stop me finishing up over a Cliff or as paintwork on the bull bar of an oncoming Kenworth.

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Critical info to stop me finishing up over a Cliff

I'd rather you did not finish up over me thank you!

[Ganmain Tony]

Two other questions I'll pester you Chev lads about..

Does the truck have a four speed gearbox?

Has anyone got any photo's of the metal bits of an old timber back? Meaning recent shot's of one that's an original. (Ambitious I know, but here's hoping)

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Two other questions I'll pester you Chev lads about..

Has anyone got any photo's of the metal bits of an old timber back? Meaning recent shot's of one that's an original. (Ambitious I know, but here's hoping)

you mean like these? Photos taken by Tony Smith so he may have high Res one's you can beg

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by cliff

Photos taken by Tony Smith so he may have high Res one's you can beg

If you're willing to beg, I can do better than the same 'ol pics. I could get detail pics of that tray and measurements.

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

If you're willing to beg, I can do better than the same 'ol pics. I could get detail pics of that tray and measurements.

Tony, Tony can do the begging but can I have a copy of the detail photos plus measurements for my records as well please? You just never know I may decide to trade my present 'Truck' in on an MCP one day and will require a few details like that

I wonder if the measurements would be the same as the decks fitted to the similar wheelbase Fords, International and Dodge trucks?

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

If you're willing to beg, I can do better than the same 'ol pics. I could get detail pics of that tray and measurements.

That would be sensational Tony - a timber suggestion would be extremely helpful as well. Ill take Max's idea & go old cattle yard raiding probably.