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Old 06-16-2023, 09:23 AM   #1
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I have some non-usable Model "A" wheels that I want to repurpose. Please post pictures of what can be done to repurpose these wheels.
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Old 06-16-2023, 10:30 AM   #2
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I use them on the ends of my culverts to keep the larger critters and debris out of them.
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Old 06-16-2023, 10:35 AM   #3
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No ideas, but remember they are not flat on the bolt pattern.
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Old 06-16-2023, 10:44 AM   #4
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I use them on the ends of my culverts to keep the larger critters and debris out of them.
Ooooo. I have spots at the ends of my deck and under my front stoop where all sorts of critters find their way in to over the years. This would be a more attractive approach than my current use of old brake rotors. Thanks.
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Have one hanging on outside wall of garage with 100 ft electric cord around it.


also good for outdoor umbrella stand base.
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Old 06-16-2023, 06:44 PM   #6
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Set up 19" wheel for a hose rack but it didn't hold enough hose.Took a 21" wheel & cut the rolled edges at the same diameter as the outside edge of the 19" & welded them together. Now it will hold a 50' garden hose. Cut a hole in the 19" hub cap 7 snapped in the 21" hub cap. Looks great but take a while to figure out what you're seeing. Now I want to make two more for the back of my '28 roadster pickup but can't find any 7.00 x 21" tires!
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Old 06-16-2023, 07:17 PM   #7
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Contact your local ski area. Many use them for rope wheels on rope tow ski lifts.
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Old 06-17-2023, 07:59 AM   #9
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Wello,

That's interesting as I have a 20" AA wire wheel for my mailbox post.

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Old 06-17-2023, 09:37 PM   #11
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My Grandfather used them for dead men to hold up the retaining wall at our cabin.
Still working after 89 years.
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....as a window grill:



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Old 06-17-2023, 11:55 PM   #13
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Ok, window grill is my favorite.....
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Old 06-18-2023, 06:55 AM   #14
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I was considering making 2 wheels into battery operated wall clocks, but they would be very heavy.
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I've seen them used as garden hose holders.
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I was considering making 2 wheels into battery operated wall clocks, but they would be very heavy.

....like this one for example:



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I've been using a rusty old 19" rim to drape a garden hose over for years and years.
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I have wanted one to re-purpose into a clock
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