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Old 09-06-2017, 10:35 AM   #1
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Default Wide Fives on a Model A???
Hey guys, I tried searching but couldnt find anything.. I found a set of front drums, the complete rear end, and two wheels and would like to swap my '30 Sport Coupe. Anyone have tips/tricks on doing that?
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Old 09-06-2017, 10:39 AM   #2
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What are you talking about? Wide fives???? etc.
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Yes. Dont. Seriously, have somebody photoshop it for you and be real sure that's what you want.
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Well, that certainly would be different! Don't think I've ever seen wide 5's on an A. Got any pictures?
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Old 09-06-2017, 11:12 AM   #5
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Well, that certainly would be different! Don't think I've ever seen wide 5's on an A. Got any pictures?
I like 16 inch bent spoke Kelsey's but that is just me. Here is what the wide fives look like from last years HCCA tour.

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Old 09-06-2017, 11:31 AM   #6
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I like 16 inch bent spoke Kelsey's but that is just me. Here is what the wide fives look like from last years HCCA tour.

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Altho I like the looks of Wide Fives on certain cars they always remind me of VW wheels... I prefer 19" spokes on my Model A.
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Old 09-06-2017, 01:15 PM   #7
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Altho I like the looks of Wide Fives on certain cars they always remind me of VW wheels... I prefer 19" spokes on my Model A.
I always thought that the VW wheels reminded me of a '36 Ford
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For 6 years, I HATED workin' on Cindys' VW!---Worst of all, its' liscence wuz "T M FUN"---(TOO MUCH FUN!) +*#%&+&%#%$ (VULGARITY)
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Old 09-06-2017, 03:47 PM   #9
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I'll be putting these on my coupe.
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Old 09-06-2017, 05:44 PM   #10
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is that a General Jumbo?
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Yes it is. I've got to add the pin stripe.
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What size tire are you going to run on your jumbo's?
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Old 09-06-2017, 07:40 PM   #13
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Will have to look and see what size I bought. Will post pictures when there mounted.
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Old 09-06-2017, 09:20 PM   #14
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Wide fives go on one,spokes on the other..
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Probably gonna get smacked but i kinda like the wide 5 on a model A....reminds me of the steel wheeled chevy and dodges...
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How about this style. Off a jeep or a jimny
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Not exactly a stock model A, but wide fives look great with the right hub cap.
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Not exactly a stock model A, but wide fives look great with the right hub cap.
Hubcaps??
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Wide 5s came out in '36 & ran until '38. Around here, in the '50s, they were in DEMAND for Jalopy & Hardtop Circle Track Cars! They seemed to be LESS prone to being BENT on IMPACT.
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Won't work unless you go to hydraulic brakes because Model A drums are 11" in diameter and your wide-5's are 12".
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