[sugarmaker]

Folks,
Well the tire/ rim thing is new to me. Dont feel all that great about it today! You will have that sometimes on these old pieces. So we will try to go forward. Yes as I try to find some information about these antique lock rings it's apparent that it will not be a easy task. That is one of the reasons I come to these forums. The answer is probably waiting from someone on here.
I have seen many posts from Stu (truckdog) on rims and widowmakers.
Sun is coming up on a new day. Jim from Bugs&Tugs and I will travel today to Waeson OH to the Thrashermans and Allis show probably stop at Millers and look at Firestone tires too.
In hind site. maybe should have had the rims apart first?
Glad GB is liking the thread! Hope I can keep this going too.
Have thought a lot about the engine and starting and all the correct suggestions. The right thing to do would be to pull the engine and give it a really good look.
That my friends will be for another day to discuss.

Regards,
Chris