the back spacing looks close to that on the milk truck wheels. I realize looking isnt the same as measuring....but Im not lucky enough to own a set of divco's
i was thinking about the possibility of changing the rim to adjust the back spacing some. I think they would look kinda cool if one could make them work
The first 151 wheels were magniseum, if you can find a set, also look closely at the lug holes (no taper for a standard lug nut). they fit over a stid.
64-65, after the first beach landings they were quickly replaced with steel wheels. Pretty rare to find a set and are highly prized by MV collectors and restorers.
I've never had a set of 151 rims, but i have a lot of willys K-H rims. They don't register right on the hubs, the center opening is huge for the 4 wheel drive hubs to pass through. One set i have has a lip on the center that doesn't allow the rim to sit flush with my Ford hub either.
they fit, but like you said the center is for 4 wheel drive, but a hub centric ring of some type would fix this. I dont know if i'll use them, but they are in the "maybe later on" pile
M-151 1/4 ton trucks are not "Jeeps." Most were built by Ford. Rear suspension is very similar to the Corvair. Excellent performance off road but known to be tricky at highway speeds. For that reason, they were almost always cut in two before they were sold as surplus.
The magnesium Mutt wheels have 5 windows much like a small window Halibrand - if you flip them around the windows even have lips like the Hals. The trouble is they would be very difficult run backwards as they have a recessed front center that would require custom spacers to work. Steve
Would it be a good idea to weld the holes shut and redrill a different pattern on the steel rims??? I have 4 of these rims I would like to use them but I cant because the bolt patern
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