How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

Jordan Baker · #1 15-09-18, 04:58

The NOS wheel nuts arrived.

Jordan Baker · #2 17-09-18, 02:16

Picked up the new tubes yesterday from my order off of Dobermann Tire. Very fast service and great to buy from.

Today I managed to get two tires fully installed on the rims with everything going smoothly. The third tire was being a bit harder to get the bead to pop on the rim. Checking after supper and it popped onto the rim. This leaves two more rims to go.

Jordan Baker · #3 29-09-18, 17:57

Finally all 5 tires are mounted back on the rims. All went rather easily considering how many posts are on here with people having trouble.

rob love · #4 30-09-18, 06:46

Deflate them and you'll find out if they popped in place or if they merely covered the edge of the rim. You should always deflate then re-inflate an inner tube type tire anyway to make sure the inner tube has not folded over on itself during installation.

Jordan Baker · #5 30-09-18, 17:22

They were inflated and deflated a number of times each. Most of the tires did a very “satisfying” (scary loud) pop when the bead went into place on the rim.

rob love · #6 30-09-18, 17:46

Perfect then.

Tony Smith · #7 01-10-18, 02:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Finally all 5 tires are mounted back on the rims. All went rather easily considering how many posts are on here with people having trouble.

And just to clarify (or rather, add to the confusion), are the tires you've fitted Specialty Tires of America 9.00-16 NDT onto regular C15A 16" rims (not HUP?)

Grant Bowker · #8 01-10-18, 03:05

They must be "real" CMP 16" wheels, HUP have 6 studs to mount to the hub rather than 8.

Tony Smith · #9 01-10-18, 03:22

Yep, got that, just painting a clear picture on the "fitting tires to 16" wheels" problems.

Jordan Baker · #10 01-10-18, 03:45

Yes the rims are General Motors Canada 1941 stamped. The tires are STA 900-16 tires. They fit just fine and were easy to install.

m606paz · #11 15-06-21, 02:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

The NOS wheel nuts arrived.

Hi Jordan, i have a question about red nuts. Red , Orange oy Mix? Have a color code? Thanks in advance!

Jordan Baker · #12 15-06-21, 05:30

I just painted them red from paint I had. I seem to remember a period red was called signal red.

Jordan Baker · #13 31-07-21, 04:08

I finally had some time to sort out all the seats for the truck. It take a total of five. Two in the cab and three in the back. I’ll be using the raised bases for up front.

It was interesting to find some of the original paint colour on removing a couple of parts. Also the grey primer was a nice touch.

I also had to replace one of the seat pans due to smoke rust holes. Some quick work with a Zip disk and the welder fixed things up.

Jordan Baker · #14 31-07-21, 04:11

Lastly I installed the proper knurled nut on the Chorehorse weather shield.

Bruce Parker (RIP) · #15 31-07-21, 04:20

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Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Lastly I installed the proper knurled nut on the Chorehorse weather shield.

Damn you Jordan and your attention to detail!!!!!!

(but keep it up)

Robert Bergeron · #16 31-07-21, 04:50

I agree with Bruce .

Jordan Baker · #17 31-07-21, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

Damn you Jordan and your attention to detail!!!!!!

(but keep it up)

And Robert......the chain is original if it helps.

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