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Has anyone ever tried wire wheels from the thirties on their fleetline. Would they even bolt up, Just curious as to what they would look like,Just a thought...

No they will not fit.
They will not clear the drums!!
Do not ask how I know

Jianis

Ok thanks for the reply guess I wasn't the only one and I won't ASK you how you know.. Have a great day in the Netherlands...

It may be possible to use earlier wire wheels with the addition of longer studs and wheel spacers. Might check with Summit or other hot rod oriented part suppliers. They deal with wheel interference from disc brake conversions so might have knowledge about others.

After market suppliers sell artillery style wheels than would probably fit. Two suppliers are Wheel Vintiques www.wheelvintiques.com and The Wheelsmith www.thewheelsmith.net. They could probably fix you up with a set of those that would fit.

I agree that longer studs and spacers will make the wheels fit as the bolt pattern is the same.
In my case using the standard drum brakes the wheels should come so far out that hey should contact the fenders.
The alternative I am thinking that might work (for in the future /retirement project ) is to use Mitsubushi truck disc brakes as they have the exact 6 bolt pattern but that needs some searching.Perhaps some other chater have some information on this modification and cares to share it with us.

Jianis

I looked at both of these and did see some wire wheels but they are pricey..