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Woogeroo · 11-07-2010, 08:59 PM

Howdy.

A fella online old chevy truck pal found this in the back of a new project he picked up.

I think it looks like an old ford v8 car wheel, but I'm curious what era it might be.

Thanks for any suggestions.

-W

NealinCA · 11-07-2010, 09:36 PM

32 was 18". 33-34 was 17".

That looks like an 18 to me....but the tire will tell that real easy.

Neal

sturgis 39 · 11-08-2010, 12:35 AM

Some old Chevy pickups had wire wheels. I think they looked a little different than Ford wire wheels. Somebody will know.

Woogeroo · 11-08-2010, 01:47 AM

I was thinking it was Ford by the logo in the center of the cap/wheel cover.

However, I know little about such matters.

Thanks.

-W

51 MERC-CT · 11-08-2010, 06:43 AM

Based on hub cap, looks like 1935

PeteVS · 11-08-2010, 07:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sturgis 39

Some old Chevy pickups had wire wheels. I think they looked a little different than Ford wire wheels. Somebody will know.

The wheels looked VERY similar, but Chevys at the time had SIX lugs- not five!

Denny Graham · 11-08-2010, 07:59 AM

U.S. Royal De Lux 5.25/5.50-17 and comparing the battered hubcap to the pictures that 51-Merc posted it looks like it’s a ’35. Thanks guys, I was the one that dragged it home in the back of my new project. Don’t know what I should do with it, thought of hanging it on the wall with a clock in the middle and tagging it with the model and year. Normally I wouldn’t desecrate an antique but I’m sure there are ton’s of those still around.
Thanks for the response and thanks –W for pointing me here.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

Uncle Bob · 11-08-2010, 08:49 AM

Hubcaps are removable and can be transfered. Read post #2 for your answer. '35 wheels are 16".

Denny Graham · 11-08-2010, 08:53 AM

Didn't mention '35s there Bob, but I see from doing a little google searching that yes, the '35 appears to have been a 16". So, lets regroup, the tire/wheel is 1933-34 and the hubcap is a '35, that sound right??
Tks,
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

Pothole Jim · 11-08-2010, 09:05 AM

18" wheels 32 Ford
17" wheels 33-34 Ford
16" Wheels 35 Ford

Looks like you have a 33-34 wheel there.

southfork · 11-08-2010, 11:20 AM

If it's a 17" 33/34 Wheel, are tires for the wheel readily available, and are they reasonably priced? A guy offered to give me a 33/34 rear end yesterday and I hesitated taking it because of the 17" wheels and because the torque tube was missing and pinion bearing not turning.

Uncle Bob · 11-08-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny Graham

So, lets regroup, the tire/wheel is 1933-34 and the hubcap is a '35, that sound right??

Insert thumbs up emoticon here............................

Vanspeed · 11-08-2010, 11:45 AM

Yes tires are available for the 33/34 wheels. I ran them on a 36 pickup/bobber hot rod truck I built. Try Universal tire or Coker.

Charlie Stephens · 11-08-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sturgis 39

Some old Chevy pickups had wire wheels. I think they looked a little different than Ford wire wheels. Somebody will know.

I think they also had 6 lug nuts.

Charlie Stephens

Woogeroo · 11-08-2010, 04:16 PM

Thanks everyone.

-W

11-08-2010, 12:35 AM	#3
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? Some old Chevy pickups had wire wheels. I think they looked a little different than Ford wire wheels. Somebody will know.

11-08-2010, 01:47 AM	#4
Woogeroo Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: in a book or with a wrench Posts: 26	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? I was thinking it was Ford by the logo in the center of the cap/wheel cover. However, I know little about such matters. Thanks. -W __________________ House of Woogeroo (my lil ol' hobby site, nothing fancy)

11-08-2010, 07:59 AM	#7
Denny Graham Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sandwich, IL Posts: 7	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? U.S. Royal De Lux 5.25/5.50-17 and comparing the battered hubcap to the pictures that 51-Merc posted it looks like it’s a ’35. Thanks guys, I was the one that dragged it home in the back of my new project. Don’t know what I should do with it, thought of hanging it on the wall with a clock in the middle and tagging it with the model and year. Normally I wouldn’t desecrate an antique but I’m sure there are ton’s of those still around. Thanks for the response and thanks –W for pointing me here. Denny Graham Sandwich, IL

11-08-2010, 08:49 AM	#8
Uncle Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salado, TX. Posts: 733	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? Hubcaps are removable and can be transfered. Read post #2 for your answer. '35 wheels are 16". __________________ Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.

11-08-2010, 08:53 AM	#9
Denny Graham Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sandwich, IL Posts: 7	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? Didn't mention '35s there Bob, but I see from doing a little google searching that yes, the '35 appears to have been a 16". So, lets regroup, the tire/wheel is 1933-34 and the hubcap is a '35, that sound right?? Tks, Denny Graham Sandwich, IL

11-07-2010, 09:36 PM	#2
NealinCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Coast, Calif. Posts: 839	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? 32 was 18". 33-34 was 17". That looks like an 18 to me....but the tire will tell that real easy. Neal

11-08-2010, 09:05 AM	#10
Pothole Jim Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western, NY Posts: 82	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? 18" wheels 32 Ford 17" wheels 33-34 Ford 16" Wheels 35 Ford Looks like you have a 33-34 wheel there.

11-08-2010, 11:20 AM	#11
southfork Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 416	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? If it's a 17" 33/34 Wheel, are tires for the wheel readily available, and are they reasonably priced? A guy offered to give me a 33/34 rear end yesterday and I hesitated taking it because of the 17" wheels and because the torque tube was missing and pinion bearing not turning.

11-08-2010, 11:45 AM	#13
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,387	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? Yes tires are available for the 33/34 wheels. I ran them on a 36 pickup/bobber hot rod truck I built. Try Universal tire or Coker. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

11-08-2010, 04:16 PM	#15
Woogeroo Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: in a book or with a wrench Posts: 26	Re: What era V8 spoked wheel is this? Thanks everyone. -W __________________ House of Woogeroo (my lil ol' hobby site, nothing fancy)