Slant Six Roadster Build
I wanted to run the wire wheels in the back but the rear is a Dana 35 with 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern. The previous owner used adapters and wire wheel supports to run them but the wheels stuck out too far for me. I purchased a set of Willys 18" wire wheels which are 5 on 4.5 but the back plate on the hubs wouldn't clear the brake drums, about an inch shy. I'm going to keep my eye out at the Hershey Swap meet this fall for a pair that would work. I'm also looking out for a pair of early Thunderbird wire wheels as they are 5 on 4.5, unfortunately most of them are chrome so i'd either attempt to paint them or have them powder coated black. If i can't find a pair i will see if i can find someone weld new centers into the pair of wheels that came on the back of the car. I didn't want to go through the hassle of switching out e axles for 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern that way in case i break one i can find easy spares from stock jeeps. Also not sure if there is enough meat to drill 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern on the stock axles.
I would like to find another Model A 19" wheel to go with another one i have to use as narrow front runners. Soon I will paint the front wire wheels black so they match the back steelies somewhat. I'm also going to look for a set of 16x4" 40s Ford steelies for the front. That way i can have a set of steels and a set of wires. Will probably outfit one set of wheels with some dirt tires for racing events.
The back half of the car is pretty simple like most lakester modifieds. I may add a small bumper and hidden hitch for a small hot rod trailer my friend gave to me so I can haul some camping gear for some fun trips. I may get some soft motorcycle paniers to strap onto the tank for some extra storage.
I wanted to run the wire wheels in the back but the rear is a Dana 35 with 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern. The previous owner used adapters and wire wheel supports to run them but the wheels stuck out too far for me. I purchased a set of Willys 18" wire wheels which are 5 on 4.5 but the back plate on the hubs wouldn't clear the brake drums, about an inch shy. I'm going to keep my eye out at the Hershey Swap meet this fall for a pair that would work. I'm also looking out for a pair of early Thunderbird wire wheels as they are 5 on 4.5, unfortunately most of them are chrome so i'd either attempt to paint them or have them powder coated black. If i can't find a pair i will see if i can find someone weld new centers into the pair of wheels that came on the back of the car. I didn't want to go through the hassle of switching out e axles for 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern that way in case i break one i can find easy spares from stock jeeps. Also not sure if there is enough meat to drill 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern on the stock axles.
I would like to find another Model A 19" wheel to go with another one i have to use as narrow front runners. Soon I will paint the front wire wheels black so they match the back steelies somewhat. I'm also going to look for a set of 16x4" 40s Ford steelies for the front. That way i can have a set of steels and a set of wires. Will probably outfit one set of wheels with some dirt tires for racing events.
The back half of the car is pretty simple like most lakester modifieds. I may add a small bumper and hidden hitch for a small hot rod trailer my friend gave to me so I can haul some camping gear for some fun trips. I may get some soft motorcycle paniers to strap onto the tank for some extra storage.