fhubler

Thank you for that information. I inventoried what came with the vehicle when I purchased it (see photos). I think I may have the incorrect bolt because it is too short to install the foot as you describe and the head of the bolt is smaller than the size of the lug nuts. This wheel was described as the original spare. I did not expect to find the original wheel painted this way, but I bought it from the grandson of the original owner who told me that this is, in fact, the original. He was going to install a new tire on the spare & his grandfather advised him not to do that because this was the only remaining original tire. I will upload an album with photos of the details of this tire and the inflation notice that came with it.

Well, I got the '48 off the ground for the first time to survey the status of the undercarriage. All pretty much looked like one would expect 70 year old stuff suspended just off of the ground to look - all of it needing some attention, but nothing urgent with the exception of the left king pin & bushings. The right one has a few thousands play, but the left one is about as floppy as it can get and still be attached to the spindle. I've done them on the '29 Ford. Any special knowledge I should have before pulling the spindles on the D-24? Also found only the right rear upper door hinge pin very loose. All of the others are solid. I am guessing I can just pull that hinge (its recessed in the center pillar). Any thoughts?

Don't stop cruising the old Dodge, cruise them all for different reasons - it's more fun!