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Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: UGLY OLDS on June 19, 2007, 09:46:11 AM

I could not locate the post, but awhile back someone was asking about the wheel/drum mis-match on early Ford wire wheels....The Aug '07 Street Rodder has an article on page 236 that explains the mis-match & shows where to get the adapters to make these wheels fit properly.... 8)

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: donsrods on June 19, 2007, 11:17:11 AM

Thank you. I am going to be doing this on a project down the road, and knew you needed to do something to make them fit right. I'll be sure to pick up that magazine.

Don

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: donsrods on June 21, 2007, 01:55:11 PM

I picked up the magazine you mentioned. Thank you, it was an excellent article.

For anyone interested, bottom line is that for $ 20 each you can get a wheel adapter to go on later Ford ( '39-48 ) drums, so that earlier Ford wheels (pre-1935) bolt on properly. They are available from MT Car Products, 530-872-0122. You might check out their website www.mtcarproducts.com, it has a ton of neat old timey stuff.

Thanks again for telling me about the article, ugly olds.

Don

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: Charlie Chops 1940 on June 21, 2007, 03:34:39 PM

Don,

The link doesn't work.

Charlie

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: donsrods on June 21, 2007, 03:40:15 PM

Thanks Charlie. Thats's because I'm a computer dummy. :oops: :oops:

Try this one: www.mtcarproducts.com

I had a period at the end of the other one, this should do it.

Don

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: Uncle Bob on June 22, 2007, 09:24:52 AM

Speedy Bill has them too, and your save a whole nickel! :D
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/5846,,_Early-Ford-Wire-Wheel-Support.html?itemNo=91065470

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: donsrods on June 22, 2007, 01:46:42 PM

Jeez, and I thought I knew the Speedway catalog like the back of my hand. :oops: Missed that one Bob, thanks. I order something from them once a week it seems.

Don

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: Harry on June 22, 2007, 11:23:13 PM

Quote from: "donsrods"Jeez, and I thought I knew the Speedway catalog like the back of my hand. :oops: Missed that one Bob, thanks. I order something from them once a week it seems.

Don

You don't need that big thing from Speedway.
I had some made. You need 4" pipe and cut it to .190".
Just over 3/16".
Tack weld them to the back of the wheel.

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: donsrods on June 23, 2007, 12:16:45 AM

Huh !! Sounds reasonable. The adapters dont seem to be more than a flat round plate with that raised portion in the center. I guess you are or have run this setup?

Thanks for the tip. :) :) :)

Don

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: Harry on June 23, 2007, 12:47:49 AM

Quote from: "donsrods"Huh !! Sounds reasonable. The adapters dont seem to be more than a flat round plate with that raised portion in the center. I guess you are or have run this setup?

Thanks for the tip. :) :) :)

Don

Yes, I had '35 Ford wire wheels on my model A.
I was using a '47 Ford truck rear end and '48 Ford front brakes. I had an excellent article on the spacers and followed the instructions. They are quite simple.

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2007, 09:19:20 AM

Quote from: "Uncle Bob"Speedy Bill has them too, and your save a whole nickel! :D
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/5846,,_Early-Ford-Wire-Wheel-Support.html?itemNo=91065470

If your a hamb alliance member kickin rods can get you a better deal.. Brant got me some really good deals thru speedway.

Dave

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: Dingus on July 14, 2007, 10:12:45 PM

I make the wheel suport rings also. I have sold to folks on the HAMB. No complaints. They are $44 including shipping.

Title: Early Ford Wire Wheels
Post by: J Man on July 17, 2007, 07:15:05 AM

I bought mine from Vern Tardel

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