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Old 12-14-2024, 05:48 PM   #21
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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
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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Old 12-15-2024, 12:59 AM   #22
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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?
Here is a pair on the HAMB $80.
Keep one and flip the other.


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Old 09-02-2025, 09:14 AM   #23
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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 can have this made for $75 like someone did years ago. I'll just do that. Anyone else need one?
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Old 09-02-2025, 09:28 AM   #24
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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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Old 09-02-2025, 11:09 AM   #25
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Spadero made them when in Business, he kept them in Stock. Now gone. Newc
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Old 09-02-2025, 07:47 PM   #26
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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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Old 09-02-2025, 08:08 PM   #27
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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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Old 09-02-2025, 10:31 PM   #28
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The only way to me to balance is find someone that can balance wheels on car ,
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Old 09-02-2025, 10:45 PM   #29
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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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Old 09-02-2025, 11:20 PM   #30
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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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Old 09-03-2025, 06:19 AM   #31
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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.
Ah, gotcha. In that case, I'm in for one for sure.
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Old 09-03-2025, 08:35 AM   #32
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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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Old 09-03-2025, 08:45 AM   #33
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I'd be interested in one as well, depending on the final cost. Thanks.
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Old 09-03-2025, 06:56 PM   #34
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Thanks, I will go by tomorrow, I ran out of time today.
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Old 09-03-2025, 10:48 PM   #35
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Steve, I'd be interested in buying an adapter too.
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Old 09-03-2025, 11:11 PM   #36
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Steve, I'd be interested in buying an adapter too.
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.
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Old 09-04-2025, 06:04 PM   #37
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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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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
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.

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