The Ford Barn

31Abone · 08-07-2014, 09:29 AM

Someone made wood plans available to this guy.

DougVieyra · 08-07-2014, 11:19 PM

No THATS Funny ! ! ! As I do have a set of original (circa 1929) Wood spoked Artillery Wheels made by MotoWheel Corp., I found this mans' 'Wood Wheels" of great interest AND funny ! God, I do love a good laugh !

Mike V. Florida · 08-08-2014, 12:26 AM

I've seen those;

They are Woodyear 19-21's

Rowdy · 08-08-2014, 12:33 AM

Talk about taking a step back in technology. Rod

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-08-2014, 09:22 AM

While there may seem to be humor or silliness in those wheels, this actually is a fairly standard practice in the Hot Rod builder's world as they are used for mock-up of the car. The wooden discs are the same circumference as the tires that are targeted to be used, ...and with the wooden discs installed, clearances ( fender sheetmetal, suspension, etc.) and 'stance' can be verified without worry of damaging a high-dollars set of wheels & tires during the fabrication process.

Joe K · 08-08-2014, 09:51 AM

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Good in snow too. But traction challenged. Nails around the outside of the rear disks help.

The speed freaks substitute saw mill circular saws for the rear - but it makes the ride rough.

Joe K

John Kuhnast · 08-08-2014, 05:45 PM

I made a set like that when we rebuilt a rear end in a neighbor garage and wheeled it to mine to installs

DougVieyra · 08-08-2014, 05:51 PM

BRENT in 10-uh-C ". . . farly standard practice . . . _________________________

Thanks Brent, for enlightening us (or at least me). It goes with the old saying -"Behind every rumor, there is a grain of truth".

Roadster62 · 08-08-2014, 05:52 PM

Hot Rod or Restoration I've always thought "New" tires should be one of the last things you buy before finishing a project. Bob

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

While there may seem to be humor or silliness in those wheels, this actually is a fairly standard practice in the Hot Rod builder's world as they are used for mock-up of the car. The wooden discs are the same circumference as the tires that are targeted to be used, ...and with the wooden discs installed, clearances ( fender sheetmetal, suspension, etc.) and 'stance' can be verified without worry of damaging a high-dollars set of wheels & tires during the fabrication process.

08-07-2014, 11:19 PM	#2
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: Model A wood wheels No THATS Funny ! ! ! As I do have a set of original (circa 1929) Wood spoked Artillery Wheels made by MotoWheel Corp., I found this mans' 'Wood Wheels" of great interest AND funny ! God, I do love a good laugh !

08-08-2014, 12:26 AM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Model A wood wheels I've seen those; They are Woodyear 19-21's __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-08-2014, 12:33 AM	#4
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Model A wood wheels Talk about taking a step back in technology. Rod

08-08-2014, 09:22 AM	#5
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 12,241	Re: Model A wood wheels While there may seem to be humor or silliness in those wheels, this actually is a fairly standard practice in the Hot Rod builder's world as they are used for mock-up of the car. The wooden discs are the same circumference as the tires that are targeted to be used, ...and with the wooden discs installed, clearances ( fender sheetmetal, suspension, etc.) and 'stance' can be verified without worry of damaging a high-dollars set of wheels & tires during the fabrication process. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

08-08-2014, 09:51 AM	#6
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 5,013	Re: Model A wood wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good in snow too. But traction challenged. Nails around the outside of the rear disks help. The speed freaks substitute saw mill circular saws for the rear - but it makes the ride rough. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

08-08-2014, 05:45 PM	#7
John Kuhnast Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 564	Re: Model A wood wheels I made a set like that when we rebuilt a rear end in a neighbor garage and wheeled it to mine to installs

08-08-2014, 05:51 PM	#8
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: Model A wood wheels BRENT in 10-uh-C ". . . farly standard practice . . . _________________________ Thanks Brent, for enlightening us (or at least me). It goes with the old saying -"Behind every rumor, there is a grain of truth".