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1937 Rackbody
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37Rackbody |
07-15-2022 @ 6:34 AM
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51504bat, I knew asking one or two questions would lead to additional questions. In your response you say "wide 5 wheels" Is that the proper name for the wheels on my truck? Could I also ask what size and manufacturer tires you run? thanks for your help.
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1931 Flamingo |
07-15-2022 @ 6:11 AM
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After dismounting the tires and cleaning the wheels, I would "smear" clear silicone over each rivit before I mounted the new tires. JMO Paul in CT
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nelsb01 |
07-14-2022 @ 8:47 PM
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Nice 1937 Ford Stakebed As you may know, it is a very unique body for the 112 inch wheel base 1/2 ton pickup.
This message was edited by nelsb01 on 7-14-22 @ 8:48 PM
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51504bat |
07-14-2022 @ 7:49 PM
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I run tubeless radials on the wide five wheels on my '39 p/u. The rears stay inflated no problem. The fronts leak down about 5 pounds or so about every 2 weeks. Not sure if the leak is thru the bead or the rivets. My guess is that the front tires flex during turns and that is the reason for the leak down and why the rears don't lose air. But that is just a guess. Maybe this winter I'll dismount the tires and bead blast the inside of the wheels and seal them with flex seal to see if that solves the problem. Nice truck by the way.
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Jeepbut |
07-14-2022 @ 6:44 PM
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I would pull the plugs and put some Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder and let it sit a week or so before trying to turn it over.
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37Rackbody |
07-14-2022 @ 2:10 PM
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I've recently inherited a 1937 Rackbody (wheel base 112"). My wife and I had been were cleaning up her mother's estate when we found the truck tucked away on one of the barns on the farm. The vehicle registration for the last year on the road was also found. Last registered in 1949. Additional previous registrations were also located. I would like to start by putting the correct size tires on it. The tires are all recaps and the fronts don't match the rears. All tire have tubes and don't stay inflated more than two weeks. MY FIRST QUESTION: Will tubeless tires stay inflated on the riveted artillery style wheels? Also looking for a recommended way to turning the old V8 over safely after these 73 years. There will be other questions as I get to know the truck. Thank you for any help you can offer.
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