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41ford1 · 07-15-2012, 09:12 PM

I don't think you will have a problem. The rivets holding the hoop to the center usually are gas tight and dont leak. I've heard of the rivet area being painted with Glyptal to insure sealing of the rivets. Glyptal is a rubbery paint usually used for electrical insulation. I've run tubeless tires on riveted rims without leaks. Those were on a 57 F100 with 16" rims and a 53 Mainline sedan with 15" rims I was associated with back in ancient times, the mid '60s.

No work done. Oh well, atleast you got to drive them.

07-15-2012, 09:12 PM	#283
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,591	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I don't think you will have a problem. The rivets holding the hoop to the center usually are gas tight and dont leak. I've heard of the rivet area being painted with Glyptal to insure sealing of the rivets. Glyptal is a rubbery paint usually used for electrical insulation. I've run tubeless tires on riveted rims without leaks. Those were on a 57 F100 with 16" rims and a 53 Mainline sedan with 15" rims I was associated with back in ancient times, the mid '60s. No work done. Oh well, atleast you got to drive them.