Is there such a thing as a solid steely type wheel in a narrow 17"that fits the 5 on 5-1/2" early ford pattern? If so is there any that would take the stock ford caps from say a 40-48?[while I'm wishing]
The only thing I have been able to find sofar is an aftermarket 7X17 wheel that I would have to cut down. The reason I want to go an Inch bigger in diameter is that I am trying to fit a set of very large finned aluminum drums on my Roadster, and they will not fit a 16" Ford wheel with out cutting the fins down a little. Those wheels I found will not give me any extra space around the drum because they use the Ford diameter center and a deeper shape in the hoop to get the bigger wheel. The guy I talked to was really nice, he took his time and tried to help me find a sollution. I think his name is Sonny Mac, but I would have to look it up.
Sonny Mac advertises them. I sell WHeel Vintiques, they offer one, Stockton can make em.......................
Tman, are the ones you sell made the same way? Or is the center bigger on those? That could solve my problem... I could probably find some extra space by going to 16" PS Engineering wheels, but it is hard for me to make myself spend that much money on something NEW... ( As nice as they are...)
Directly from Stocktons website Stockton Wheels OEM SERIES 20 If your vehicle's original wheels are looking ragged, or if you want a larger wheel and tire package, upgrade your original vintage wheels with Stockton Wheel's proprietary 20-series OEM wheel. This wheel fits Ford, Dodge and GM applications and ranges in size from 15x4 to 17x9. This heavy-duty steel wheel provides your vintage car or truck with a modern 15, 16 or 17-inch radial for superior looks and traction. Have a specific backspacing in mind? Stockton Wheel builds the 20-series wheel in any backspace you require with a variety of five, six and eight lug applications. This wheel is available in silver, black, chrome or a white powdercoat finish. Directly from Wheel Vintique web site Wheel Vintique 12 SERIES SMOOTHIE AVAILABLE BARE STEEL. 14 X 5 - 17 X 8 (CAP NOT INCLUDED Not sure if those areexactly what your looking for or not.. Hope this helps.
Thanks Whiz- it answers My question-neither would accept a stock hubcap. looks like its a homemade wheel Im looking at........