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Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #528222
02/27/13 03:15 PM
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Thanks for your reply.

IF you had been able to center the camper, would a single 2 X 12 have been enough to clear the tires that had no fender?

I can't see your tie-downs, I assume you strapped down the axles. Did you strap both?

Did you drive the camper on or did you winch it?

Thanks, Don

Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: clarendon] #528223
02/27/13 05:03 PM
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Quote:

Thanks for your reply.

IF you had been able to center the camper, would a single 2 X 12 have been enough to clear the tires that had no fender?

I can't see your tie-downs, I assume you strapped down the axles. Did you strap both?

Did you drive the camper on or did you winch it?

Thanks, Don




Centering would have placed the edges of the camper over the trailer tires on both sides. Since the trailer tires are suspended, they move up and down in relation to the trailer and load. The camper also moves up and down unless you really strap it down, compressing the suspension. This tends to really work the straps/chains and where they are attached, plus increase the amount of road shock transmitted to the camper. Not recommended!
Yes, I strapped the camper down by the axles, front and back. Depending on a variety of reasons, I'll use straps or chains. Preferred is chain in front, straps in back. This allows the camper to move on it's suspension, meaning that there must be clearance or rubbing will result.
The pictures at the top of page 7 show the hang over on the left and the touching on the right side. The last picture shows it at home. There is a chain running from the front center of the trailer to the front axle. Again, short, smooth tow. I'd strap it down better over longer distances or rougher roads. It did move up and down, and damaged the edge on this side.
I winched it up, it wasn't and still is not running.

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Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #528224
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John, thanks for the explanation ontrailer problems. We've given up on the car carrier and will use a 40' dovetail trailer.

When the guy I bought from got info so we could use the car carrier, I asked him for tire size, He found rear tires are 9.5 16.5 and front are 235-75-15. What size are the tires on yours?

First, I wouldn't drive with radials on one end and bias on the other. Second, we got the invoice for the front tires and I'm not going to drive on 11 year old tires regardless of tread remaining. Therefore I need to buy 4 tires and 2 wheels but what size?

Thanks, Don

Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: clarendon] #528225
03/01/13 11:12 AM
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Ah yes, the ol' tire size question!
I happened to research and write a little primer on this since it comes up so often. I will mention that the 16.5 wheels are really off the normal path.
Typically, most want 15" wheels so the tire selection is greater and the wheel/tire combo fill out the wheel well better. It also tends to extend the top speed of these vans, which were designed more for urban deliveries than suburban parkways and freeways. You can usually get a 205/75R15 on the front without issue and a 235/75R15 on the back, depending on wheel offset and ride height. I will also suggest vintage-vans.com for a forum where this has been brought up about 20 times!



Wheels
All wheels are 5 lug on 4.5” pattern. All originally came with LEFT hand lug studs and nuts on the left (driver’s) side. These are often broken and changed out for standard right hand parts.
14”X5.5”
Stock tire sizes 6.95/14 7.75/14 modern equivalents=185/75R14 and 205/75R14
Optional 15”X5.5”
Stock tire sizes 8.15/15 Modern equivalent is BETWEEN 205/75R15 and 215/75R15
When comparing old tire sizes, they had an 80 to 90 profile. Modern tires normally have a shorter profile, as indicated by the “75” in the tire sizes listed. The profile is the percentage of tire height to width. A “75” tire is 75 percent as tall as it is wide. This is why there are no modern tires that are an exact match to the original tires. To get an 80 or 90 series tire, you would have to find a classic tire manufacturer that carried outdated bias ply tires. They would look correct, but be less useful for driving.

Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #528226
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I'm going to have to buy 2 wheels on which to mount the 235/75R15 on the rear to replace the 16.5s. I understand 5 X 4.5 hole pattern, but what is the appropriate rim width on the 15" wheel?

What is a good source for wheels?

Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: clarendon] #528227
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Duuuuummmb me. You gave it to me. 5.5" as in 15 5.5.

Thanks, Don

Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: clarendon] #528228
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Thanks to Rumblon, I have another option on the mirrors. He sent me a pair of NOS stalks that were tagged as 68-72. That covers A and B vans, so it seemed strange. Anyway he sent them to me and here are some pics next to the 66 door. Note that the original 66 had 3 holes, these have 4. No big deal, but the face that sits against the door does have a different curve, more like a B van.

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Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #528229
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That curve. The 69 I have is the same in the door area.

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Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #528230
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update

body




doors


Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #528231
03/08/15 04:53 PM
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That's the 66, the one that started this all.
Rear doors are being worked, the rest is waiting for space at the paint shop.
Still undecided on engine. small block or go for it and swap in a BB.

Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #528232
03/31/15 03:08 AM
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Decisions, decisions, decisions


It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!

‘65 A100
‘69 ‘Cuda
‘73 Vega GT
‘06 Mega Cab
‘14 Mercedes SLK
Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #1821855
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Since the plans for the painter fell through, I had to prime the body to protect it.
It will be put aside for now, I'm going to concentrate on getting my 1940 Plymouth Business Coupe up and running for now.






Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #1990715
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Weel, nothing to update, not enough money and winter is not helping to work on them. I did see that the 108 is on the front page of MATS, which is nice.

Re: Got myself an A100! [Re: RodStRace] #2006496
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That is still progress. Nice!


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