6 lug bolt pattern

[Bart Stevens]

Originally Posted by russcc

Early midgets used a lot of model T parts like frames, axles, cross members, so more than likely they are T.

This morning I spoke with Jim Etter, a well know expert in vintage race cars & race car parts, and he agrees. He thinks it is a 1927 T hub that would have been used with the wire wheel option.

I'll now follow that lead.

Thanks guys!

Bart

[Bob C]

I think the wire wheels were 5 lug not 6.

Bob

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Bob C

I think the wire wheels were 5 lug not 6.

Bob

Yup, 5-lug on the wires! DD

[Fordors]

I drew this sketch from a photo copied book I have, "The Complete Ray Kuns Auto Racing Book". Ford based midget spindles typically had these modifications and in addition to being shortened they also had the backing plate portion of the forging machined off. Kuns also mentions hubs, but details are sketchy.
As shown in the text- Front hubs are Model T machined to fit the spindles which, as previously explained, are converted Model A. When working the front hubs it is necessary to cut them off near the rear of the recessed portion of the hub and bore them out for installation of the race which carries the outer wheel hub bearing.
No mention of the particular hub used but I still believe they would be wooden wheel Model T. Also any modification to the Model A spindles is obviously adaptable to Early V8 spindles as well.

[russcc]

More on 6 lug hubs. My friend Dan who restore & races vintage midgets told me that the early ones used model T front & rear axles, frames and other running gear. They used the 6 lug hub by cutting off the exterior part of the T wheel and welding it into a 12" wheel. See photo of the front wheel with the 6 lug hub/wheel
Dan fabricated the frame and body himself and used many T running gear in it's construction.

[Bart Stevens]

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Yup, 5-lug on the wires! DD

Yes, I found this out.

Originally Posted by Fordors

I drew this sketch from a photo copied book I have, "The Complete Ray Kuns Auto Racing Book".

Good lead, I have this book I'll get it out and take a look.

Originally Posted by russcc

My friend Dan who restore & races vintage midgets told me that the early ones used model T front & rear axles, frames and other running gear.

That is true that SOME midgets used Model T running gear but not all of them.

Thanks guys!

Bart