Ford wide five wheel adapter

34fordy said:
That is correct Tim, however in my little experience I have found it not exactly easy peasy. Some shanks have splines and some do not. If you are putting them into aluminum it is much more forgiving than steel. I have also found that a small bench press is not sufficient to set a stud, even in aluminum. A HEALTHY hammer on a solid base to work on has been necessary for me. Very possibly I have erred when I have done this. It is not always easy to find good information (for me) the first time I attempt something. Trial and error seems to be my forte. LOL
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Believe me, I know. I spent a few hours finding the correct studs for the Boling Bros. slip on drums only to find out they sell the correct ones when asked. LOL! I believe they've since added them to their catalog.
 
I only had 5 made because no one else seemed interested in them.
Let me check with my guy to see how much he wants to make one or two.
I'm not sure I can sell 4 more besides yours.
Do you have any wide five friends that might want one.
A bulk order would help.
 
Since this has come up again, can I confirm what you are making, Steve? You are making an adaptor plate to use wide fives on a '40-style drum? If so, I am very interested in two pairs (4 total).
 
well, sorta, I have made an adapter plate that goes from the wide five to a smaller diameter, similar to the pattern of the '40. Its purpose is to provide a way to mount the wide five wheel on a standard tire changer. It is NOT designed for road use.
 

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So, just a quick question, Don't anyone use balance beads anymore ?
Are balance beads a thing of the past ? A flash in the pan ?
A big joke ? Or what say you guys ???



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Steve in Denver said:
well, sorta, I have made an adapter plate that goes from the wide five to a smaller diameter, similar to the pattern of the '40. Its purpose is to provide a way to mount the wide five wheel on a standard tire changer. It is NOT designed for road use.
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Ah, gotcha. In that case, I'm in for one for sure.
 
ok, I will go by my guy today and see how his time is for making 5 more.
Buckelew wants one and Tim wants one.
If I get three more orders, it will be worth having them made.
I don't want to have three extras laying around.
 
I used a front brake drum, with bearings removed, balance drum first, install wheel with all lug nuts, then spin balance it, worked for me
 
fordv8j said:
I used a front brake drum, with bearings removed, balance drum first, install wheel with all lug nuts, then spin balance it, worked for me
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How did you balance your drum? On a machine? By removing metal or adding? With lug nuts or without? Sounds interesting! Don
 
All,
My guy's shop is backed up. It will be October before he can get them made, he's a one man shop.

The cost will be $65 including lugs and standard lug nuts (not the original size lug nuts) plus shipping.

Steve
Contact me directly so we can stay in touch.
skennedy@ecentral.com
 
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