Tom,
My name is Robert from Arvada Colorado and I own a 58 1/2 ton. I agree with
Melanie. About 6 years ago 60 Minutes ran a segment on split rims, real
dangerous. If your into loss of lim or even life, hang on to them. I would
loose them in a heart beat, life's to short, that's what us Denverites are
realizing.
Robert
Melanie S. Dickey wrote:
> Tom,
> Either trade, loose, or trash the split rims. They are VERY dangerous to
> work with. Any
> of the various rim styles which use removable retainer rings under 40-60lbs
> of pressure
> are opportunities for unhappy events. If you insist on keeping them then
> increase your
> health insurance by at least four times. (You know. Loss of limbs, etc.)
> Then, take them
> ONLY to the big truck stops where you may find people experienced enough,
> have the
> necessary safety equipement, AND willing to do them properly. Don't try it
> yourself.
> Lonnie
> PS Did I mention I've worked with them and I don't like 'em?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Kurtz <tomk@purdue.edu>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 23, 1999 12:10 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] 1958 Apache 36 Wheels
>
> >I am new to the group here, and I just had a few questions. I have a
> >1958 Apache with 8 lug split rims. I am just curious to see what you
> >guys have done with them in the past... New rims? Original? If
> >original, where could I get my hands on some?
> >
> >Thanks in advance...
> >
> >TOM KURTZ
> >tomk@purdue.edu
> >http://shay.ecn.purdue.edu/~kurtzt
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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