Ford wide five wheel adapter
 

Anyone have a source on a Ford wide five wheel adapter? The one from Speedway has 5/8" lugs which, as they state, "Requires the use of our 1" hex lug nuts to retain the adapter to your hub", and will not fit the wide five wheels.

The lugs on the the 36-39 cars are 1/2" x 20 thread.

Thus, the Speedway wide five adapater, will not work on the 36-39 cars.

I have looked into having them made and can do it for $75, but hoped just to find one already made. I have seen other ones but they must have been made a long time ago.

I just need them for mounting and balancing, not for the road.

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Steve,Are you trying to adapt a later bolt pattern wheel to a

36 drum? I have used the Speedway adapter going from a 5.5 or 4.5 BP to the wide 5.

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I’ve used speedways also . Although I bought mine 15-20 years ago

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I just want to be able to get my tires changed and ballanced on machines that are set up for regular bolt patterns.

The Tire Stores all use that clamp style machine for tire changing and it has a hard time grabbing the rim. I have access to the old style tire machine, but it needs the smaller bolt pattern.

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I made mine by turning the excess drum part off of a worn out 1937 front drum. Also cut out the hole large enough to fit on my tire machines.

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Excellent, that is a great use for a worn out brake drum!

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I can have this made for $75 like someone did years ago. I'll just do that. Anyone else need one?

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I remember going thru this a few years ago. I ended up buying a pair of racing adapters that allowed used of Ford wide 5 wheels. I did a “home” balance of the adapter plates. The 5/8” lug bolts slip into the wide 5 wheels just fine but the lug nuts were tapered differently. I took 5 nuts and turned the proper taper on them to match the taper on the wheels. I do not think that was necessary but did it anyway. It all worked well for me but I could not guarantee that my “home” balance was perfect. The tires I ended up putting on my pickup did not need any balancing for my 55 mph and less.

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I just do not understand why no one else just makes them correctly with the 1/2" studs.

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The 5/8" stud issue has been discussed before just not sure where. But there is a Dorman 1/2" stud that has the same shank as the 5/8" studs on the Speedway adapters. I can't remember the part number but hopefully someone will have it. With that number you can replace the 5/8" studs with 1/2" studs and solve the problem.


Edit:
Another option for adapters with 1/2" studs
https://www.racinginthedirt.com/prod...ide-5-adapters

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Like some many parts and tools there is not enough demand for a production run anymore. That is why we have to scrounge around and fabricate for ourselves. I believe it is part of the enjoyment of this hobby. The 5/8" studs slip nicely into the wide five wheel .

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Steve, If you have a dozen made as you have suggested, you might sell one or two per year. That's why nobody makes them. Still, that's how many suppliers originally went into business, so go for it and good on you!

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Dorman has an on-line catalog with all their studs with every dimension. If someone is willing to spend the time, it should be in there.

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I looked, they dont show prices, just who to buy them from.
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-884...origin=keyword
I will go by Advanced Auto and Napa and see what they can find.

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One more time: The 5/8 studs DO fit into the wide 5 wheels. PERFECTLY. All you need are 5/8" nuts. You are only wanting for mounting and balancing. No problem whatsoever. IMHO.

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Put the part number into Rock Auto's search. That's what I did. Here you go. $0.58 a piece
but it looks like they only have one.

Do the same thing on Google, I'm certain you will find a reseller.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...choice=0-0-8-1

Edit: Here is a set of six on Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354945103131

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Here's a link to one of many past threads with information on the use of balancing beads rather than in the direction you're heading:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303171

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You cannot just pick any stud with a 5/8 shank. There are different sizes and the hole has to the proper diameter for the shank. The 5/8 shank will just fall into a 5/8 hole.

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Dorman catalog gives all the specs if you take the time to look through it

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That is correct Tim, however in my little experience I have found it not exactly easy peasy. Some shanks have splines and some do not. If you are putting them into aluminum it is much more forgiving than steel. I have also found that a small bench press is not sufficient to set a stud, even in aluminum. A HEALTHY hammer on a solid base to work on has been necessary for me. Very possibly I have erred when I have done this. It is not always easy to find good information (for me) the first time I attempt something. Trial and error seems to be my forte. LOL

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Believe me, I know. I spent a few hours finding the correct studs for the Boling Bros. slip on drums only to find out they sell the correct ones when asked. LOL! I believe they've since added them to their catalog.

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Here is a pair on the HAMB $80.
Keep one and flip the other.


https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ptors.1328121/

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Hi Steve, I need to get at least one of these for the same purpose as you need them. Did you already get some made?

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I only had 5 made because no one else seemed interested in them.
Let me check with my guy to see how much he wants to make one or two.
I'm not sure I can sell 4 more besides yours.
Do you have any wide five friends that might want one.
A bulk order would help.

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Spadero made them when in Business, he kept them in Stock. Now gone. Newc

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Since this has come up again, can I confirm what you are making, Steve? You are making an adaptor plate to use wide fives on a '40-style drum? If so, I am very interested in two pairs (4 total).

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well, sorta, I have made an adapter plate that goes from the wide five to a smaller diameter, similar to the pattern of the '40. Its purpose is to provide a way to mount the wide five wheel on a standard tire changer. It is NOT designed for road use.

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The only way to me to balance is find someone that can balance wheels on car ,

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So, just a quick question, Don't anyone use balance beads anymore ?
Are balance beads a thing of the past ? A flash in the pan ?
A big joke ? Or what say you guys ???



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Ah, gotcha. In that case, I'm in for one for sure.

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ok, I will go by my guy today and see how his time is for making 5 more.
Buckelew wants one and Tim wants one.
If I get three more orders, it will be worth having them made.
I don't want to have three extras laying around.

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I'd be interested in one as well, depending on the final cost. Thanks.
Tim

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Thanks, I will go by tomorrow, I ran out of time today.

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Steve, I'd be interested in buying an adapter too.

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Brought one from Speedway Motors a couple of years ago, Price and freight to NZ was great. Shipping was also very prompt.
Works real well.
Phil NZ

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I used a front brake drum, with bearings removed, balance drum first, install wheel with all lug nuts, then spin balance it, worked for me

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Steve, I'm interested in one. Jeff

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How did you balance your drum? On a machine? By removing metal or adding? With lug nuts or without? Sounds interesting! Don

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All,
My guy's shop is backed up. It will be October before he can get them made, he's a one man shop.

The cost will be $65 including lugs and standard lug nuts (not the original size lug nuts) plus shipping.

Steve
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