??what are these wheels from?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Franks Fab Shop · 10-04-2009, 07:22 PM

somebody left these by the dumpster at my shop
16" x 6", anybody know what they are from?
looks late 30's or 40's to me

markeb01 · 10-04-2009, 10:40 PM

They certainly appear to be GM, either GMC or Chevy. The lug nut area, hub cap clips and hub cap mounting surface all appear to be stock 1940-50ish, but I've never seen one with 8 points of contact with the rim before. My guess would be these were optional heavy duty rims from that period, or perhaps from a military application. In searching 36-49 Chevy truck pictures, there's one 1946 that appears to have this same wheel on the rear, but it is so small and blurry it's impossible to confirm.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-05-2009, 12:35 AM

I'm seeing 6 clips (??)

Franks Fab Shop · 10-05-2009, 12:09 PM

well if anybody wants them and they are in the socal area, come and gett'em.
... let me know before they dissappear. oh and there's three of them.

**Boomerswany** · 10-05-2009, 12:14 PM

I believe they are 47-55 first series 1/2 tons like the ones I have on my projo - "Cleve"

10-04-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
Franks Fab Shop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: costa mesa , Calif. Posts: 120	??what are these wheels from?? somebody left these by the dumpster at my shop 16" x 6", anybody know what they are from? looks late 30's or 40's to me Attached Images

10-04-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: ??what are these wheels from?? They certainly appear to be GM, either GMC or Chevy. The lug nut area, hub cap clips and hub cap mounting surface all appear to be stock 1940-50ish, but I've never seen one with 8 points of contact with the rim before. My guess would be these were optional heavy duty rims from that period, or perhaps from a military application. In searching 36-49 Chevy truck pictures, there's one 1946 that appears to have this same wheel on the rear, but it is so small and blurry it's impossible to confirm.

10-05-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: ??what are these wheels from?? I'm seeing 6 clips (??) __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-05-2009, 12:09 PM	#4
Franks Fab Shop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: costa mesa , Calif. Posts: 120	Re: ??what are these wheels from?? well if anybody wants them and they are in the socal area, come and gett'em. ... let me know before they dissappear. oh and there's three of them.

10-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: ??what are these wheels from?? I believe they are 47-55 first series 1/2 tons like the ones I have on my projo - "Cleve" __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com



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