HOTRODPRIMER
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Mar 4, 2014 17:12:54 GMT -8
What is the bolt pattern for the wheels on a mid 50's Shasta?,,I'm looking for something to take with me to replace the rotten tires on my Shasta and make it a roller. Danny
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Post by kto17 on Mar 4, 2014 17:43:10 GMT -8
Should be the old Ford 5x4.5. Just be careful of how wide and the offset of new to you wheels. Also pay close attention to the hubcap nub diameter.
I have a few extra wheels laying around that have tire that hold air, if you need some to get it home. I'm the one in Alpharetta. I think they are two different hubcap sizes. I know I have at least two that fit the old Chevy pick dog bowls.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Mar 4, 2014 18:44:03 GMT -8
I have access to a couple of 13" 1965 Falcon V8 wheel and tires so I'm sure they will have the correct bolt pattern and the hub center will be the old big style...thank you. Danny
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Post by azshastanut on Mar 4, 2014 20:45:31 GMT -8
The rim size from the factory was a 15x5 standard Ford car wheel with 5 holes on 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern. As I recall the wheel offset is 3 inches. These wheels were used on Ford automobiles from about 1948-9 until maybe 1956 or so. They have 3 hub cap nubs.
13 inch rims and tires seem to me to be very undersized.
I use regular 15x5 white spoked wheels made for trailers when I go to pick up a Shasta Airflyte or 1500. I have purchased white spoked rims used for as little as $10.00 and if they have a good tire, $25.00. You can find them at junk yards and on craigslist. They can only be used on trailers.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Mar 5, 2014 6:58:36 GMT -8
The rim size from the factory was a 15x5 standard Ford car wheel with 5 holes on 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern. As I recall the wheel offset is 3 inches. These wheels were used on Ford automobiles from about 1948-9 until maybe 1956 or so. They have 3 hub cap nubs. 13 inch rims and tires seem to me to be very undersized. I use regular 15x5 white spoked wheels made for trailers when I go to pick up a Shasta Airflyte or 1500. I have purchased white spoked rims used for as little as $10.00 and if they have a good tire, $25.00. You can find them at junk yards and on craigslist. They can only be used on trailers. The 13" wheels are going to be used just for getting the trailer home..when the camper is finially ready to hit the road it will have 15" rims similar to the wagon. Danny |
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