I found a set of plain Ford wheels that I want to use during the ”mount-the-body” phase of the build process in
order to turn the frame into a rolling chassis. They work great in the back but get hung up on the front disc brake hubs. The wheel’s center hole diameter is a hair too small … and I mean hair (about 0.1″) In other words, they don’t seat against the hub properly. I’ll have to ponder on that one for a bit.
Once I figure out what to do about it, I’ll mount the tires so that it will be ready to roll. It’s always something but I’m making progress albeit very slowly some days.
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Don,
If that is the only problem with the wheels,use a air rotary file with a carbide cutter to enlarge the hole. If you don’t have that tool, buy one, you will need it later on. Cheapies found at Harbor Freight. Carbide cutters come in avariety of shapes. They will cost more than the cheap tool.
Joe
I do have an air rotary file that I hadn’t thought of – thanks for the tip Joe … I think that just might do the trick. I let you know when I get to work on that part of the project again. In the interim, I’m back on the brake system. I’m having a custom hose made up for the rear brake hookup to the hard lines but more on that later on when it’s finished.
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