Can't find my 41 Chev kit but checked the Rev 37 Ford P/u which I think has the same tyres as the 41 Chev, the Galaxie 48 Chev wheels fit the 37 Ford tyres, that lip around the rim is on the inside & could be cut off,also the 48 Chev tyres are much smaller & not really truck

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Can't find my 41 Chev kit but checked the Rev 37 Ford P/u which I think has the same tyres as the 41 Chev, the Galaxie 48 Chev wheels fit the 37 Ford tyres, that lip around the rim is on the inside & could be cut off,also the 48 Chev tyres are much smaller & not really truck

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size tyres in profile and overall height are smaller than the 37 Ford tyres.........you'd also have to cut off a small raised band inside the 37 Ford tyres but they would seem to be a better option.........this of course assumes that the 37 Ford tyres ARE the same as those in the 41 Chev pickup kit tyres.........lol..........hopefully I havn't confused the issue.........andyd

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I'm wondering if any of you know if there might be 1/24th scale '39-'40 Chevy 6 lug wheels available anywhere?
- I'd take a look at the Galaxie/Moebius '47 Chevy. 1/25 scale, but might work *NM*
  - Had the Galaxie kit handy. They're 6 lug, but have that flange around the perimeter. *NM*
  - Mark, do you think they would better than the '41 Chevy Pickup? *NM*
    - The pickup wheels might be better. For tires, maybe try the old Monogram tires with separate whitewall inserts (the taller 1/24 scale ones) *NM*
- Can't find my 41 Chev kit but checked the Rev 37 Ford P/u which I think has the same tyres as the 41 Chev, the Galaxie 48 Chev wheels fit the 37 Ford tyres, that lip around the rim is on the inside & could be cut off,also the 48 Chev tyres are much smaller & not really truck
- Bob...after some consideration I'd think the Revell 37 Ford & hopefully 41 Chev tyres with the Galaxie rims would look better than the 48 Chev which seem to be more of a modern low profile radial type of tyre, the Rev 37 Ford/41 Chev(?) are more old style crossplies. *NM*
  - Thanks guys. I did compare the wheels and tires on the '41 Chev PU and they look pretty good under the fenders of the '39 SD. I also have a set of 3d printed artillery wheels which look nice but I think are more appropriate for a mid-30's Chev. Next to look at is the engine! *NM*

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