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Is it possible to find 18- or 19" steel wheels

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by DKroadsters, May 11, 2013.

  1. DKroadsters
    Joined: Jan 2, 2005
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    Hi
    I have a friend that wants to build a car with 18 or 19" steel wheels
    What size was the Ford Milk truck wheels?
    Is there any cars or trucks that used 18-19" in the 30`s 0r 40`s

    Any help would be much appreciated

    Best Tim
     
  2. codeblu
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    Check Coker, or Wheel Vintiques.
     
  3. cavistyle
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    from baltimore

    Mobsteel makes 18's and 20's
     
  4. F&J
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    also the correct name was "high ground clearance wheels".

    mopars had 18 and 20 inch. 20 is easier to find, but they all are $$$ no matter what ones you find used.
     
  5. Ol Deuce
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    I have 8 40s GM centers for the 18'' high clearance wheel " 6 on 5 1/2"
    If ya need.....PM me ;) Also Have a pr. of 18"x6" 5 0n 5 1/2'' steel Disc wheels..... Ol Deuce
     
  6. You can get Ford 8N tractor rims (no center, 3" width).
     
  7. n847
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  8. Normbc9
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    www.webnmaster@motorspot.com Dave is who you want to talk with. Spokes, Artillery, Disc's and more. A good variety of diameters and sizes.
    Normbc9
     
  9. DKroadsters
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    Thanks for all your fast answers

    We have asked Cooker and Vintique, but they are out of stock and they do not know when they are available again

    But thanks again

    Best Tim
     
  10. gnichols
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    When did you ask them? I was at Coker's last Monday and there was what appeared to be a good supply of centers on some shelves in one of the hallways. Not to get your hopes up too high, but another call might useful to see if any of those could be in the diameters you wanted. Gary
     
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  11. DKroadsters
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    My friend Called again and as you stated, they suddenly found 8 of Them :)

    George said they only needed primer

    It is funny The Hambers know more about their inventory........

    Thanks for All your help
     
  12. 34toddster
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    What tires would you run on these?
     
  13. Boones
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    I wish the 20" dodge high clearance wheels were cheaper. I want to run a set of my 48 dodge woodie.
     
  14. Atwater Mike
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    A guy I know in this town had a Chevy pickup he bought to sell. It was a '68, 5-on-5wheels, 6" wide: High clearance, 18", all five, including the spare.
    Sold the truck with wheels still on it, $1200.

    First time I saw a factory equipped truck with those.
     
  15. propwash
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    Please don't show us any pictures if you mount those 20" wheels...gee whiz that's just too tall - there shouldn't be any such thing as a Donk Rod.
     
  16. flatheadpete
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    I ran 18" Astro van spare wheels with Firestone bias plies on the Peter Beatsr. $20 ea.
     
  17. gnichols
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    Pix? Are these or similar tall / narrow rims still readily available? I've been looking for 18" stuff, as that's the only size Excelsiors come in with an H speed rating. Gary
     
  18. OoltewahSpeedShop
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  19. gnichols
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    from Tampa, FL

  20. Jess H
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    Hey guys saw this thread and wanted to reply.

    Coker does make steel wheels (and wires) in 17x4 1/2, 18x4 1/2, 19x4 1/2 and 20x4 1/2. They are available in a primed or powder coat finish. They are multi-lug bolt patterns available in 5x4 1/2 & 5x4 3/4 and 5x5 & 5x5 1/2. They take Ford 8 1/4" caps. At this time we do not have trim rings available for the 18" and up sizes. And of course we can also supply the tires that go with them.

    http://www.cokertire.com/wheels/hot-rod-steel-wheels/hot-rod-steel-wheel-primed.html

    Thanks,

    Jess

    Jess Hoodenpyle
    Coker Tire
    Vice President of Sales and Customer Service
    1-800-251-6336
    1317 Chestnut Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37402
    www.CokerTire.com
     

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