Custom wheels from old split rim centers?

[6BangBronk]

Working with 6 on 7.25 bolt pattern. Lots of older Military and assorted 1 tons came with this pattern. A new set of custom non split rims would set a fella back over a grand. So what's the possibilities of just cutting a set up for the centers to weld into something else? I know wheels need to be straight and all so I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this approach? Of course swapping axles is an option but just about as costly.

 

[336wheeler]

One thought I suppose is to take a front or rear hub off to use as a jig for the center, maybe adjust it for backspacing.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

I dont see it as being any different then recentering H1s or wheels for rockwells... so id say it could be done...
you could also try contacting MudPro, he might could make you some centers...

 

[AMW]

6lugers

Bob Cowan in kingsport tn can make some,he has a jig setup with old spindle and hub,and adjustable arm for plasma torch.he rotates as he cuts evenly then he presses those centers into either 16 or 16.5 wheel shells and welds in his wheels are just like factory made he does the best job ive seen,pm me and i can give u his #