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Originally Posted by factorystock
Looks great, if there is a will, there is a way. Now why can't the industry figure this out? A fortune could be made if they reproduce the 17.5" center piece with rivited clips for a common 16" wheel ring. It would be a godsend for '48-'68 3/4 ton owners who want to run period correct hubcaps.
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Originally Posted by duallyjams
Just a thought on possible option.I provided centers out of 17.5 wheels and had 17" wheels 8" wide made in Landenberg PA. This gives unlimited tire option. I had the wheels powder coated in Argent / Rally wheel silver.
Looks great, if there is a will, there is a way. Now why can't the industry figure this out? A fortune could be made if they reproduce the 17.5" center piece with rivited clips for a common 16" wheel ring. It would be a godsend for '48-'68 3/4 ton owners who want to run period correct hubcaps.
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If I had to take a wild guess, I'd say that DOT stipulations make it far more expensive and troublesome than simply making a call to a factory in China and placing the order, then selling them and being done with it.
Because if what you state is true, that is a very good point,it looks to be a fairly simple piece of metal to stamp.
06-10-2022, 08:15 PM
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