I used to work on tires many years ago.
We were told not to put tubes inside of radial tires because they shimmy and
squirm under normal driving. This would was supposed to wear the tubes out
and possibly blow at high speed.
With that said, that was back when bias ply tires were very common and the
use between bias and radial tires were about 50/50. Also, there wasn't
sufficient data or evidence at that time to say that tubes inside of radial
tires would last. We were also concerned about legal implications, as well.
By what I've read so far on this thread and considering the experience of
the use of tubes in radials, I would say it would be OK to do this.
Brad Rusnak
1949 Chev 1/2 Ton Deluxe Cab
b_rusnak@telusplanet.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "K Ohlgren" <kjohlgren@hotmail.com>
To: <chevy55halfton@yahoo.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] suspension swap
> Keith
> all of the sub-frame swaps that i have read about are super intensive.
after
> the sub-frame you have to make new body, inner fender, radiator, grill,
> bumper mounts. i am looking at using a volare sub-frame on my 58. it
appears
> that other than a notch, the frame stays intact. you still need motor
> mounts, steering & brake modification. i had planned to use the rear end
and
> brake booster to keep the components matched. i was thinking of using the
> steering column but i don't know if i can handle puting the key in
> upsidedown.
> i helped graft a nova to a 48 chevy car, it was a nightmare.
> comments from the gang?
> Kurt Ohlgren
> 58 3200
> 59 3800
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>
> >From: Keith Weyrick <chevy55halfton@yahoo.com>
> >Reply-To: Keith Weyrick <chevy55halfton@yahoo.com>
> >To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >Subject: [oletrucks] suspension swap
> >Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 15:58:15 -0800 (PST)
> >
> >Greetings,
> >I'm new to the list and working on a 55 2nd series 1/2
> >ton. Need help with suspension swap I'm planning for
> >early next year. This issue of Classic Truck Trends
> >has a article on subframe swap for `47-`59 Chevys. It
> >fits right into existing frame without widening and
> >uses either `78-`88 B-body (Impala/Caprice) or G-body
> >(Malibu/Monte Carlo/ Grand Prix) donor parts. Does
> >anyone know if rear from B-bodys will fit and if any B
> >or G-bodys came with rear discs? I'd like to use as
> >much from donor car as possible. Engine, trans,
> >steering column, seats, etc. Any help or advice would
> >be greatly appreciated.
> >Thanks,
> >Keith
> >
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