Recent content by NH Stumpy

I happened to spot this trailer while on a diesel delivery route. The owner was present so I inquired about it. We made a deal quickly and now it's at my house. I didn't bother to tow it on the ground, the pintal was swung upwards, and I did not have a tag to put on it. I winched it onto my car...

I honestly didn't know the difference. They do fit quite tightly, but do line up with the stake pockets. I would like to find a complete set with the canvas at some point. Thanks for the info!

I had no intention of getting a trailer at all....until I bought anf F-350 cab and chassis that I had to put a bed on. The truck has 9ft rails. M105a2? 9ft. A friend had just the bed, not trailer for sale. It is now installed on my truck...and I freakin' love it!! This is what sparked my...

One thing to add to this thread is that the ring should remain with the rim. Do not mix and match when changing multiple tires. I am not sure of the reason other than possibiliy of different manufactures.

Good video, and worth it just to see all the vintage trucks!

Any chance you have bows left? A cover?

Oh boy, the memories come flooding back! I remember the stand we had now that would index in the rim to let the tire droop. We used to inflate the tube slightly as well. It would help hold the flap in place too. A good rim lube/ anti rust will make the job go easier as well.

Well, I am new here, but have mounted split rim tires for when they were still widely used. I can remember starting at the split. Putting my foot on one side and start working the ring down over the rim edge into the groove with two bars. Small bites were best. After the ring was on I would take...