Re: Re: Re: 1948 Chevy 6 - 5 Lug conversion

[ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ]

Posted by Jon H on March 03, 2005 at 19:27:57 from (69.26.17.143):

In Reply to: Re: Re: 1948 Chevy 6 - 5 Lug conversion posted by Peter on March 03, 2005 at 10:52:14:

The 5 hole Falcon bolt circle should be 4-1/2 inch,while the 49-54 Chevy should be 4-3/4 inch.

You could go to custom wheels like the old ET mags that had interchangable lug inserts so they could have 4-1/2---4-3/4 or 5 inch bolt circle. Also you could swap in an early Nova/Camaro rear axle with the 4-3/4 bolt pattern. They were narrow and made for leaf springs,so may be an easy swap into your Falcon. Another way is to use the front axle from an early(60's)Ford econoline van. They are a light weight beam axle with the same 4-1/2 bolt circle as the Falcon rear end.

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail: Hide: Yes No
Hiding your address protects you from spam generators but allows you to receive email response notifications.
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: 1948 Chevy 6 - 5 Lug conversion
Comments:

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

[Home]