[tommyduncan]

I've been looking for 07+Econoline wheels so I can run the stock caps and 16" tires. I've followed some leads but nothing panned out.
I saw wheels on my friends Dodge work truck that I like as long as the ugly center cap is removed. I thought I would maybe eventually get some of these and modern 17" tires after I found some of the Econoline steelies so I could have 2 different looks for the truck.
While searching eBay and Craigslist I kept finding them for $400-600 a set. No bueno!
While traipsing through an automotive shop to do my job I found a filthy set out in the dirt with spray paint on them...$100 later and they were mine!

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I trial fitted them and realized I would probably need a 1" spacer in the rear.


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I also wanted to run a tall rear tire since it is geared so low. I found a set of 265/65/17 for $50 that would get me going.


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With a 1" spacer in the rear the 265 easily fit. I will eventually run 275/50/17 in the rear and I still haven't decided on the front. The front rubs slightly at full lock with no spacer. I haven't seen where yet.


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My next project is to bead blast the wheels so they will have more of a retro look. I will probably leave the outer 5/8" shiny and possibly the center also. They(with a little help of some muriatic acid) would have the dark grey cast look.
I am also considering a powder coat that the coater tells me will look just like aged magnesium...


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I also have 2 horn buttons that I want to use the centers out of to make my own center caps.If it comes out good I will need 2 more. I have some old jeep slot mag caps that screw to the rim but they aren't wide enough to clear the rear hubs.