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Mike,

How did your your wheel problem workout? Or did you take up BigKev's suggestion, or come to some other solution to move and save the ambulance?

First - thanks to all for all of your super suggestions and help. I was able to convince the yard owner to let me park it at the edge of a field for a couple of days - as I found what looks to be a old Packard rim that is 15" and I dropped it off to have a scrub tire put on to move it properly. It would not load onto the flatbed as the front end would just grind into the bed and I did not want to damage it anymore than I had to. A bucket loader and chain gently moved the car for me. I will let you know how it fares - I am feeling confident this rim will work temporarily to at least get it out of the lions den. Over 200 really wonderful old cars got crushed...it was awful to see. From Buick Roadmaster woody wagons to Dodges with Red Ram Hemis....all gone now. But....I managed to save this Packard and about 1000 spiders, 100 snakes, a couple of chipmunks and at least one raccoon. This BETTER be worth it! Thanks again!

Mike

Mike,

Great to hear it's working out and that another Packard will return to life after your application of TLC, elbow grease, money, time and no doubt a few cuss words along the way. I don't know about the wildlife though!

Keep us updated on your progress as it will be an interesting car to follow. To this end a Project Blog would provide a great platform.

Pity about the other 200.

Mike,

There is a Packard Wheel on eBay at the moment located Saint Louis Missouri. Hope this helps

Item number: 230166212255 with the following description:

"This is a heavy duty wheel probably for the hears or ambulance chassis.

Sorrry there is no picture but my camera is NOT cooperating; fortunately a wheel is a pretty well recognized object.

Condition: Excellent: no dents cracks or broken parts. All 5 hubcap clips intact and "springy". The wheel has been dipped and is rust free--no evidence of any, ever--and it has been primed and given a midnight green finish coat for additional protection.

I'm sure this is not a standard wheel as I mounted a 7:00x16 tire on it and it was too wide for the sidemount well.

Dimensions: 17 1/2" width; 6 1/2" across rims; 3" bolt hole center to center; hub opening

3 1/2"; weight 21 lbs"