@north1941 Wheels designed for trailer use, usually have a larger center hole than a stock Chevy wheel. I believe this is also the case with wheels designed for use on Toyota trucks with the same pattern. You might want to consider a 16" wheel to get a slightly larger diameter tire for a bit more speed. Keep in mind that a modern wheel will not have any means for using stock style hubcaps.

I have lots of 16" Chevy wheels. They are the narrow ones for a 6.00 or 6.50 tire. I would be glad to give you a set if you would pay shipping or can figure a way to get them.

Mike

@north1941 

Hi there

Unfortunately I don't think so.

The offset is listed as 3.65 positive, whereas the original 1941-42 rim was 3/8 inch positive.

I have the original rims on my '46 3/4 ton.

They are listed as having 1/2 inch positive offset, and I just went out and looked and I've only got 1/4 inch clearance to the tie rod ends.

Thus, the rims you link to would have several inches of interference with the tie rod ends.

You will need to find something with no more than 1/2 inch positive offset.

I'm attaching a screen shot of rim information from the 1929-54 master parts book for your reference.

Hope that helps and good luck in your search!  🙂

@north1941 

By the way, that page can be found online here:

https://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/parts/1929_54/367.htm

PS

By my reckoning, Mike's generous offer is your best bet.

The page above suggests they will be wheels with 1/2 inch offset.

@ole-olson Ole, Your '46 has 8 bolt wheels, right? I wonder if the wheel mounting surface dimension is the same for the two trucks.

I believe the artillery wheels that appear in his photos are correct for his truck. 

Back set or offset dimensions are from center, I believe.

Mike

@35mike 

Yes, I have 8 bolts as opposed to 6 in 1941.

The offset appears to be the same though as multiple parts books I have show my 1946 rim offset as 1/2", while the 1941's were 3/8".

It looks like Chev used about a 1/2' offset on most commercials up to at least 1954.

And passengers as well.

@35mike 

You are right, offset is measured from the center of the wheel.

Positive offset puts the face of the hub further outboard in the rim.

I think 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton commercials both had hubs designed for about 1/2".

1 tons of that period (and possibly 3/4 tons equipped with optional 17" wheels) look to have been designed for 1 to 1-1/2" offset.

PS

I too believe the artillery wheels are correct.

@35mike that would be mighty kind of you. What's shipping look like to 58533. Just out of curiosity where are you located?

The collection has grown. Last ran around 1992. The cab and hood was over it until about 2 weeks ago some guys took the body. Believe it's a 216 with a 4 SPD that has PTO. Engine is pretty rusty at the water pump but she turns over so I went for it. Can always use more parts. I figure if I get a few rust buckets maybe I can make one useable. 😀

@north1941 I am in Missouri at 65201. 

Mike

@35mike any guess on what shipping would look like?

@north1941 They weigh about 20lbs. each. I would stack them 2 and 2 or 2 and 3, if I find 5. There would be some additional weight for packaging.

Mike

so I have been looking into possibly acquiring a 1959 235 that was original to a car. 

I have been reading that its possible to bolt up the 4 spd and adapt the water pump to allow the engine to fit. I came across an article that said the oil pan on the 235 often will not fit with the cross member on the frame. Is this something that is possible? 

If you haven't already done so, you might register over on stovebolt.com and check out their Tech Tips section. It's extensive and has a few dealing with engine swaps.

Mike, one of our members is looking for a 16 inch six lug artillary wheel for his 1937 Chevrolet 1/2 ton with the hub cap clips, any chance you have one?

@dunfire Patrick, I have one wheel. It has been blasted and powder coated gloss black. It is a deeply pitted wheel. It will not accept a 1937/1938 Chevy hubcap. The cap opening is too big. I think it might be a Pontiac wheel. I am not aware of any Chevy that was available (new) with a 16" artillery wheel.

Mike