The Ford Barn

Charlie Stephens · 10-05-2012, 01:31 PM

One minor bit of trivia that is frequently missed. If you run later solid wheels (like you have on the back) you need to use an adapter ring to make up for the raised ring on the stock mechanical brake drums in the area around the inside of the lug nut pattern. Original wire wheels were stepped slightly to avoid this problem. The result without a ring is dangerous (a wheel can fall off) and you should check that the ring is there. I like the truck. I have a '31 RDPU truck

Charlie Stephens

gosloturbo · 10-05-2012, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the kind words and advise!

Charlie, the truck was basically sitting for 20 years on these wheels with no movement. I have a full set of 19" wires that I ordered tires for! They will go on soon hopefully.

pat in Santa Cruz · 10-05-2012, 11:48 PM

keep us posted with photos as it develops. We love to look at truck pics here. Thank you for the posts you have already made

Gumpy · 10-06-2012, 07:40 AM

yes please keep us posted on what you do with your truck,,,,have some fun and enjoy it!

partridgekelley · 10-06-2012, 11:22 AM

Beautifull cars, truck- and wedding! Some guys have all the luck! Keep them in the family. Gary

10-05-2012, 01:31 PM	#21
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: my new 31 truck!! One minor bit of trivia that is frequently missed. If you run later solid wheels (like you have on the back) you need to use an adapter ring to make up for the raised ring on the stock mechanical brake drums in the area around the inside of the lug nut pattern. Original wire wheels were stepped slightly to avoid this problem. The result without a ring is dangerous (a wheel can fall off) and you should check that the ring is there. I like the truck. I have a '31 RDPU truck Charlie Stephens

10-05-2012, 08:18 PM	#22
gosloturbo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sioux falls, sd Posts: 17	Re: my new 31 truck!! Thanks for the kind words and advise! Charlie, the truck was basically sitting for 20 years on these wheels with no movement. I have a full set of 19" wires that I ordered tires for! They will go on soon hopefully. __________________ 1917 ford speedster 1926 model t 1931 model a truck 1962 cadillac fleetwood 1965 checker marathon 1989 mirage turbo 2008 built wrx 2008 yamaha r6 2012 charger hemi

10-05-2012, 11:48 PM	#23
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: my new 31 truck!! keep us posted with photos as it develops. We love to look at truck pics here. Thank you for the posts you have already made

10-06-2012, 07:40 AM	#24
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: my new 31 truck!! *yes please keep us posted on what you do with your truck,,,,have some fun and enjoy it!*

10-06-2012, 11:22 AM	#25
partridgekelley Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Bragg,Ca. Posts: 362	Re: my new 31 truck!! Beautifull cars, truck- and wedding! Some guys have all the luck! Keep them in the family. Gary