Rim Modification?

[Cleptomaniac]

Looked around and didnt find these.

That being said i know its possable but would it be cost efective and what would be the pros and cons of modding rims like these to fit on a Deuce?

 

[gringeltaube]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-...ce-aftermarket-wheel-thread-9.html#post935332

I would PM this member treeguy for more details.
Maybe he can chime in here for an update...


G.

 

[ODdave]

few

 

[Cleptomaniac]

Thanks for the replys.
ODdave did you do those your self? And dose snow and mud get stuck in them?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Snow and mud gets stuck in any/all rims, if ya do it right.

 

[Cleptomaniac]

yea but most of us like our truck s to keep all the tires on the ground

 

[gimpyrobb]

DOH!

 

[ODdave]

Yes, those are a couple of the wheels I made. Yes mud & snow can get in them but honestly its not any worse than the mud and snow that gets in between the wheel and drum of a regular deuce wheel. The openings alow for easy rinse out.

 

[treeguy]

Thanks, Gringeltaube. I've PM'd the OP with my current status on this project. In a nut shell, I'm on plan B-1/2! Plan A was the $4000 machine shop quote for 6 plates and that was before cutting out the original centers. Plan B was a conversation with a local machinist to take over/finish the plates after I drilled/reamed the holes. Plan B-1/2 is making them 95% to 100% myself on a Bridgeport mill that I have recently aquired but need to wire up and tool up for first.

Pics. will eventually follow!

 

[Heath_h49008]

Any word on what those wheels were dave? The ones with the 10 outer bolts? FMTV? They look like A3 wheels with a waaaayyyy better dish.

 

[ODdave]

Exactly the same as the ones the OP posted but with less bolts. A3's have the smaller bead lip. I am trying to buy more but having zero luck.

 

[Cleptomaniac]

Cool deal Dave I may have to give it a shot!

 

[Heath_h49008]

Lief beats those wheels like a redheaded stepchild. I would not think twice about Dave's work or methods.

Now if I can just find 6 of those rims...

Edit: And by "not think twice" I they are really that well cut and welded.

Now will someone tell me what they originally were on so I can keep a look out for them?

 

[treeguy]

Heath, I think you are looking for FMTV and/or LMTV wheels. (same diff.)

- 20" dia. wheel
- 24" OD
- 12" or 11" wide - military or civilian (read some where that its the same only termed diff.)
- 10 lug
- 20 bolt studs (18 are long enough for bolting all three parts, 2 are short for CTIS mounting)
- dish out (not flat like HEMTT's)
- can be modified with 1/2" x 19" diameter plate like HEMTT's bolted to inside giving 3" B.S. (IIRC)