6066 (1960-1966) GMC Truck Club

6066 (1960-1966) GMC Truck Club (https://6066gmcclub.com/index.php)

- General Discussion (https://6066gmcclub.com/forumdisplay.php?f=8)

- - New in town (https://6066gmcclub.com/showthread.php?t=49164)

Greetings to all!

I may have been mistaken about that Federal Law on split rims, however, I do know that there was a big stink made over the safety of split rims on semi trucks, and that there is a reason why those rims are no longer used on semis aside from the cost factor of liners, inner tubes, and so on. It was a long time ago that CBS reported on its 60 Minutes news program the dangers of these rims coming apart on our highways, and that may be why I got the mistaken notion that all split rims were outlawed. I have worked on spilt rim tires myself, and they certainly are not on my favorite things to do list since they are as deadly as a loaded gun if not treated with respect and inflated in a safety cage. Even at that, some of those rims have been known to fail inspite of having been inflated in a safety cage with all safety precautions observed, resulting in serious personal injury and/or fatalities. Keeping and using those rims is certainly a matter of personal choice. I myself cringed every time I had to put one of those things back on the truck after changing a tire, even though I had taken every safety precaution in the book when assembling and inflating those tires and rims.

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Bongert (Post 60250)

Welcome to our forum! I notice you said that your truck has the factory original split rims, and if and when your tires wear out, those would be the first thing that I would get rid of since most tire shops (at least those that I've been to) no longer have the safety cages required when working with tires on split rims, and as near as I know, split rims have been outlawed by Federal Law. Outside of that, you've got a pretty decent looking truck in spite of the bumps and bruises you mentioned. Congrats on finding a true collectable GMC truck!

Its pretty sweet. I will post some more pics soon. I even have two of the hub caps. I do plan on after market rims. I have always liked the 3/4 ton rims from the 99-2006 trucks on the older trucks. think they look awesome. I Do plan on keeping it mostly original. for now I only need to put new shocks on it and trace a fluid leak. looks like one of the brake lines. as I understand my year still had the hydro clutch.

Merry Christmas from Nebraska! We got a little snow today. I figured it was a good time to take some pics while i was shoveling.

Man that's a good looking truck! :thumbsup:

Thanks!i feel lucky to hqve gotten it. I paid 1900 for it. A little over what i had planned on purchasing one for however i am really happy with my purchace!