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63 & 64 Bowties · 02-18-2017, 06:05 PM

I’d like to start a discussion on the newer wheel conversions on our old trucks.

I bought this 39 1.5 ton several years ago, not knowing what I was gonna do with it. But, I knew I needed some new wheels/tires if it was gonna stay on this frame and suspension.

I did hours of research about what wheels would fit, with not a lot of luck. On Stovebolt I did find a thread started by the forum expert on these swaps. Here:
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/wheels/

I sent the OP a PM and asked if he had pics of anyone with a running/driving truck that had done the swap. He said he would try to dig some up. That’s been about 6 months ago and none have been added as of today.
So, I’d like to share what I’ve found and ask anyone with knowledge to share any findings or suggestions, and maybe we can help out someone in the future.
So, onto what I’ve learned….

02-18-2017, 06:05 PM	#1
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	19.5 wheels on older 1.5 ton trucks I’d like to start a discussion on the newer wheel conversions on our old trucks. I bought this 39 1.5 ton several years ago, not knowing what I was gonna do with it. But, I knew I needed some new wheels/tires if it was gonna stay on this frame and suspension. I did hours of research about what wheels would fit, with not a lot of luck. On Stovebolt I did find a thread started by the forum expert on these swaps. Here: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/wheels/ I sent the OP a PM and asked if he had pics of anyone with a running/driving truck that had done the swap. He said he would try to dig some up. That’s been about 6 months ago and none have been added as of today. So, I’d like to share what I’ve found and ask anyone with knowledge to share any findings or suggestions, and maybe we can help out someone in the future. So, onto what I’ve learned…. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 02-20-2017 at 10:00 PM.