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Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:06 pm
by Marmalute
I like the wheels on that truck, does anyone know where a set might be available?

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:08 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
Which Truck?

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:13 am
by Marmalute
Good question Will, the most recent one, parked with door open and 3 guys strategizing.

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:03 am
by W_A_Watson_II
Those are the "Stock" Budd WC/M Combat Wheels.

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:47 am
by k8icu
Yep what W_A_Watson_II said. Those are just WWII Dodge 3/4 ton combat wheels. Hard to come by but if you look around you might be able to find a set. The only questions is what condition they will be in.

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:33 pm
by Marmalute
So Will, are the MRW wheels that you have on your truck available or are they so custom they are “one off”?
If available, from who/where?
I’m in the planning stages of building a modified m37 after I complete the stock one I am currently working with.
Thank you, Doug

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:41 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
They were custom built for me to my specifications. But unfortunately MRW went out of business when the owner died almost 2 years ago and no one took it over.

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 4:00 pm
by Marmalute
Yup too bad about that. Where was he located?
Was it just a wheel business or metal fab shop that made wheels?
The local metal fabrication shop makes wheels but they are labor intensive and get pretty pricey fast.
But I guess that happens when you try to re-invent the wheel.
Did you keep the plans/prints?

Re: M37 Bikini top

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 4:24 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
He was in North West Arkansas, and mostly did Dirt Track Wheels, but had several others and custom as well. He had never made a "Budd" Patter wheel before, but I know after mine others bought from him and were happy. Yea I have the bolt pattern and back spacing info I sent him.