Fitting modern wheels to older car
Hi Everyone-this is my first post,
I recently purchased a 1949 Plymouth and Id like to put some modern wheels on it. But when I pulled a wheel to have a look at it, I found that it had a "locating pin" (not sure that is the correct word for it). Can that be ground or cut off since I dont know of any modern wheels that would have a hole for it? I also observed some rivets on the hub that would prevent a modern wheel from seating on the hub properly. Any idea what I can do with those?
I know that this can be done because I have seen '49 and '50 Plymouths with modern wheels. But just in case I am stuck with the original wheels, does anyone know if tubeless tires can be fitted to them? I dont know when tubeless tires were invented but I think it was some time after my car was made.
Thanks for any and all suggestions.
George Leonard
Fitting Modern Wheels unto older cars
Hi Don and thanks for your reply,
Actually, Id be more than happy with some steel wheels of the Plymouth/Dodge rallye wheel variety. Ill have to get out there and take some pictures as you suggest. Wish I had thought of that before I put the wheel back on!
The locating pin should be easy to grind off. The rivets could be another matter entirely. If they do hit the wheel before seating onto the hub, could I just use a washer or series of washers to shim the wheel away from the hub or is that just asking for trouble?
George Leonard