Discussion topics on Willys Overland M series vehicles
bfr
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by bfr » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:13 am
found some wheels (my m170 was short 3)
these were mounted on an m720 dolly (the one meant for an s280 shelter)
3 of the 4 have the 1/8" hole the other does not, but It appears identical w/ the exception of being welded instead of riveted.
Joel
1954 m170
1966 Kaiser Jeep M185A3/756w/w
1968 Stevens Manufacturing Co M105
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by wesk » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:35 am
If the rim width is 4.5" then they are late 50's thru the 60's replacement wheels. If the rim width is 5.0" then they are Willys pick-up truck.
Original wheel up thru late 50's.
Late production and replacement wheel.
Note, rim width is measured at the inside of the bead retainers.
bfr
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by bfr » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:10 am
did the pickup wheels have the small hole?
Joel
1954 m170
1966 Kaiser Jeep M185A3/756w/w
1968 Stevens Manufacturing Co M105
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by wesk » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:38 am
Yes, which is why you will have to remove the tire to get an accurate measurement of the rim width.