old car fan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) We have got a 1949 chevy,3600,it has white wagon wheels on it.it does not steer or drive worth a darn.What are original?Any out there?I have some original 8 lug rims,not complete,by no means is it a show truck,good driver Edited April 30, 2014 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 How about a photo to show us what white wagon wheels are??? Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 How about a photo to show us what white wagon wheels are??? Dandy Dave!Here you go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Oh Keiser, They Suck. I had those on a Jeep CJ5 one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Ahhhh. Maybe I should say they do not belong. I bet his tires are also a mess. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 No, no....these are wagon wheels....minus the white paint of course. Not the best on ice either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 You didn't buy this one did you? Actually for $250 I would have been all over it too. I doubt that the wheels and tires are your problem though... more likely sloppy steering box, worn king pins, wheel bearings and tie rod ends. I see a lot of old trucks in farm country, I rarely see an old Chevy that steers right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 No, no....these are wagon wheels....minus the white paint of course. Not the best on ice either....or mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 You didn't buy this one did you? Actually for $250 I would have been all over it too. I doubt that the wheels and tires are your problem though... more likely sloppy steering box, worn king pins, wheel bearings and tie rod ends. I see a lot of old trucks in farm country, I rarely see an old Chevy that steers right.Totally Agree. Also, if the tires are old and the cords inside are breaking it will raise heck with ride. It would look better with the correct rims and hubcaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I had a 1962 International 1/2 ton several years ago. Rode like a 2 ton with the 7.50 bias tires. Put on some radials and wheels from a full sized Chrysler car, and it transformed the ride. The car tires were a bit smaller diameter; so it hurt fuel economy a bit, but at the time I felt the trade off was more than worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Wheels with a different offset, wider tires, radial tires will all louse up steering. Suggest you go back to stock wheels. If you use radials, pump them up to 32 PSI.Go over the whole front end, replace worn parts, grease everything, put on new shocks, and get an alignment. You will be surprised how much better it drives.If you can take the springs apart, clean out dirt and rust, replace the sliders, polish the slider area with a fine grinding disc, and apply some graphite grease or moly grease your springs will ride better. If you are not going to carry heavy loads you can take out some leaves for a softer ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prs519 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I have a set or two of oriiginal 16 inch, 6 hole, truck rims. They are a steel wheel with 4 vents.. Message me with email address if interested. Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Thanks ,for the reponses,The original are 8 lug rims.The truck has wide rims,wide tires.Wagon Wheels,I am certain that's the problem.I have 3- 16 inch splts,and 1 15 inch.It is a driver,but so much nicer with correct rims and tires.Would like to know what size rim was original to the truck. Edited May 1, 2014 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Old trucks do not handle or steer like cars,even with a rebuilt front suspension and even lowered a little and modern shocks my 37 Chevy p/u still rides,steers and handles like a old truck. If the front suspension has not been greased in years you might have to take some heat to the kingpins to get them to accept grease and when greased up should be a little easier to steer but its a old truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 The only time an old truck rides half decent is when it has a full load on. But, it is possible to make some improvements. 50 years of wear, dirt and rust do not make them ride any better. Greasing, replacing worn parts, and doing an alignment all help. So will removing some of the spring leaves if you are not planning on carrying heavy loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) I just would like to to know the original size,I know the truck,and have for 20 years.This will be the first step to fix the problem.We have cars that date to 1914,so this is not a great deal,I know how old cars drive.What size?Thanks. Edited May 4, 2014 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Both the 51 Chevy and 50 GMC I had came with 15 inch split rims,I dont know if anyone could be found to work on them these days and if it was my truck would look into those companies who make rims and see if they regular type rims could be made for it that will accept original looking hubcaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Jeff ,these are 8 lug wheels.Jim Will do them ,local to you,Used to own a well known tire shop on 2nd street/ .He also has a shaver,for lack of better words,to shave tires .Jimmy is in Xenia Ohio,not far?He can take a wood spoke,and make it true.Also ,I have changed many spits,most people do not know how to,thats where the danger is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 The 51 Chevy and 50 GMC were a 3/4 ton with 8 lugs and were 15 inch split rims,16 or 17 inch might have been available but all the 3/4 tons I have paid any attention too had the 15 inch rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Thanks Jeff,see you at the cruise in.Taking the Cord,or Caddy.next week,weather permitting Edited May 4, 2014 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I am going to get my 37 Chevy p/u out next friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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