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mercman from oz · 01-07-2013, 01:08 AM

As I look at early Ford V8's at Shows & advertised for sale, it amazes me how many Spare Wheels are mounted incorrectly on these early model Fords with the Wire Wheels. When Henry made these cars, the Spares were always mounted in the same position, with the Valve located at the top. This applies to Rear Mounted Spares as well as Side Mounted Spares. The reason for this, is that if the Valve was at the bottom, water would sit in the hole where the Valve protrudes, & over time, this would cause rust & eventually enlarge the Valve Hole. With the Valve located at the top, the hole is protected.
Furthermore, as this is the correct position to mount a Spare, Henry even added a small Drain Hole on the Inside near the mounting Hole for the Stud that is opposite the valve. Should water happen to enter behind the Hubcap, with the Valve at the top, the Water will drain out of this Hole.
I wonder if Judges at the various Car Shows deduct points when the Spare Wheel is mounted with the Valve in the incorrect position?
I mentioned this fact about the Drain Hole on the inside of 32-35 Ford Wire Wheels to a friend who has a 1929 Hudson when I saw that his Side Mount Spare Wheel was mounted with the Valve at the bottom. He saw the sense of having the Valve at the Top & immediately set out to move the Spare to the correct position. To our amazement, this old Hudson had a Drain Hole opposite the Valve, so old Henry may not have been the one to "invent" this feature? What do our readers think? Is everyone aware of this little Drain Hole in the back of these 32-35 Ford Wires.
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keith oh · 01-07-2013, 11:22 AM

No, but am going to look. Thank you

Kahuna · 01-07-2013, 11:52 AM

I am aware

Lawson Cox · 01-07-2013, 12:18 PM

I am aware of the hole in the wheel, and its purpose, however I never noticed it is on the same side as the valve stem. I'll have to check that out.

JM 35 Sedan · 01-07-2013, 12:26 PM

We usually look for this when judging '35 Fords at EFV-8 Club meets. Also, according to the more experienced judges I have worked with at meets/shows, the valve cap on the spare is the only place a valve stem type removeal cap as allowed. The other four wheels should have the plain type valve caps.

Mark Slight · 01-07-2013, 12:30 PM

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We may want to take into consideration that many of the owners of there fine vehicles do not live in areas when this could be a concern. Or keep there vehicles garaged.
As for me this is not a big problem in California, even tough my 1938 Ford spare is in the trunk.
Thanks for the information. Mark

jim1932 · 01-07-2013, 06:48 PM

This is why i don't see myself going for high point awards. 90% of owners when new would never have bothered to put the spare on correctly.

34p-kup · 01-07-2013, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the info, will check the dual side mounts on my truck.

01-07-2013, 01:08 AM	#1
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords As I look at early Ford V8's at Shows & advertised for sale, it amazes me how many Spare Wheels are mounted incorrectly on these early model Fords with the Wire Wheels. When Henry made these cars, the Spares were always mounted in the same position, with the Valve located at the top. This applies to Rear Mounted Spares as well as Side Mounted Spares. The reason for this, is that if the Valve was at the bottom, water would sit in the hole where the Valve protrudes, & over time, this would cause rust & eventually enlarge the Valve Hole. With the Valve located at the top, the hole is protected. Furthermore, as this is the correct position to mount a Spare, Henry even added a small Drain Hole on the Inside near the mounting Hole for the Stud that is opposite the valve. Should water happen to enter behind the Hubcap, with the Valve at the top, the Water will drain out of this Hole. I wonder if Judges at the various Car Shows deduct points when the Spare Wheel is mounted with the Valve in the incorrect position? I mentioned this fact about the Drain Hole on the inside of 32-35 Ford Wire Wheels to a friend who has a 1929 Hudson when I saw that his Side Mount Spare Wheel was mounted with the Valve at the bottom. He saw the sense of having the Valve at the Top & immediately set out to move the Spare to the correct position. To our amazement, this old Hudson had a Drain Hole opposite the Valve, so old Henry may not have been the one to "invent" this feature? What do our readers think? Is everyone aware of this little Drain Hole in the back of these 32-35 Ford Wires. Mercman from Oz <><

01-07-2013, 11:22 AM	#2
keith oh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Millersport, central ohio Posts: 668	Re: Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords No, but am going to look. Thank you

01-07-2013, 11:52 AM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords I am aware

01-07-2013, 12:18 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords I am aware of the hole in the wheel, and its purpose, however I never noticed it is on the same side as the valve stem. I'll have to check that out. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

01-07-2013, 12:26 PM	#5
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords We usually look for this when judging '35 Fords at EFV-8 Club meets. Also, according to the more experienced judges I have worked with at meets/shows, the valve cap on the spare is the only place a valve stem type removeal cap as allowed. The other four wheels should have the plain type valve caps. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

01-07-2013, 12:30 PM	#6
Mark Slight Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dixon, CA Posts: 473	Re: Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We may want to take into consideration that many of the owners of there fine vehicles do not live in areas when this could be a concern. Or keep there vehicles garaged. As for me this is not a big problem in California, even tough my 1938 Ford spare is in the trunk. Thanks for the information. Mark

01-07-2013, 06:48 PM	#7
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,786	Re: Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords This is why i don't see myself going for high point awards. 90% of owners when new would never have bothered to put the spare on correctly.

01-07-2013, 09:29 PM	#8
34p-kup Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 34	Re: Mounting of Spare Wheels in 32 - 35 Fords Thanks for the info, will check the dual side mounts on my truck.