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Not A clue. The 18" diameter wheels were standard for a great many cars, particularly in 1932. (Cars such as the '32 Ponitac, '32 Chevy,'32 Hupmobile, etc. - and yes the 1932 Ford). Some of these cars had six holes for mounting to the brake drum. Some had 5 holes (Ford had five). Besides the number of mounting holes, there is the consideration of distance between the holes. If you have a Ford Model A brake drum handy - you can see if your 18" wheels fit on it. Check hole/stud fit very carefully. If it looks good, then it might very well be that what you have is a set of 18" wheels for the 1932 Ford. Putting on a "Ford" or 'V-8" hubcap to check fit of center lugnut access opening will also help to confirm. Be aware, that even though they will fit on a Ford Model A, they are not factory correct for a Model A.
There is very little demand for the (1932 Ford) 18" Ford wheel, just as there is very little demand for the ('33-'34) 17" Ford wheel. The biggest demand for the 'V-8- wheel is from the Model A drivers who want a softer, easier handling, easier to obtain - 16" Ford wheel from 1935. The 16" is the last wire (steel spoked) wheel made by Ford. The 18" and 17" wheels do not offer the kind of improvement that the modern Model A 'Driver' is looking for, and hence, do not command any demand. On-line and swap meet prices have been running about $25 - $30 per wheel, IF it is in good shape. Last edited by DougVieyra; 09-02-2013 at 01:31 AM. |
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