Technical 1940s Ford Steel Rims

More research paths - thanks!

 

I'm checking about 3.43 ish with telescope gage so about 3-7/16 bore on a 1941 16x5 ford wheel

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One more pic

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Thanks for taking those measurements! So I would need to bore it out to the point that the lip is gone to get to 4”. I think that’s doable but I really hate to ruin an original part. Thanks again!

 

Looks like at 4" you would be in the middle of that stamped bead. I think a pretty good place to end up.

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There's a lot more 16x4 ford wheels than fords to put on I think. 4" ers are pretty common. Cut em up. Big lathe or a cnc mill could spin that right out. Or manual mill with big rotary table.

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This is where you will end up the caliper is set to .28 which is what you would cut per side to get to 4" looks good

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Yep - that's what I got on a Jeep - about 4" - Moriarity had the answer I believe - here's some pick of one of my early Ford's that was cut for a Jeep and my Jeep lock hub which is a smidgeon over 4" .

 

i've seen those wheels with the bump between the lug holes on lots of old commercial stuff like air compressors, and trailers, etc. but unless you know of some old yards to look, i would just make what you need

 

OK, sounds good

I’ll find a set of Ford rims and tweak them a bit to fit.

Thanks for the time spent taking measurements and researching.

 

You’re right - I think they are out there. So use what’s available now and watch for the exact match.

 

I’ve found a pair of rims for my project! Thanks everyone for your ideas and suggestions. Rob