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draggin49 · 08-21-2018, 01:19 AM

I picked up a set of rims/tires for my 1932 ford roadster (wheels are 1940 ford steel wheels) I mounted them and noticed that it’s not possible to run a hubcap due to lack of clearance ,not allowing the hubcaps to snap into place
Is it possible to run hubcaps /1940s steel wheels? Or do I need to run a set of 16” wire wheels to be able to run hubcaps ?
The car is bone stock aside from the 1940s ford steel wheels. I have some 1940s hydraulic brakes for front and rear but they aren’t installed yet

peewee2you · 08-21-2018, 01:32 AM

I am not that familiar with a 32? I own a 47 Ford, however I was thinking your all stock so probably using stock caps or want to? Have you tried to get the cap to the wheel without the grease cap on? or does the cap have a different type of lip to snap on to the wheel compared to the wire ones. Is the cap diameter for a 40 the same as the 32.
just a thought.

deuce lover · 08-21-2018, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by draggin49

I picked up a set of rims/tires for my 1932 ford roadster (wheels are 1940 ford steel wheels) I mounted them and noticed that it’s not possible to run a hubcap due to lack of clearance ,not allowing the hubcaps to snap into place
Is it possible to run hubcaps /1940s steel wheels? Or do I need to run a set of 16” wire wheels to be able to run hubcaps ?
The car is bone stock aside from the 1940s ford steel wheels. I have some 1940s hydraulic brakes for front and rear but they aren’t installed yet

Do you still have the mechanical brakes or converted to hydraulic? Just a suggestion.The Cal Custom baby moons from the 1960's era might fit as they are slightly deeper,if you want to run those .Tough to find.I placed a wanted ad on the HAMB and got some but that was 4 yrs ago.

Graeme / New Zealand · 08-21-2018, 02:26 AM

That's quite a big grease cap. On my 48 they are shorter and rounder on the end. that may make a difference in being able to get a hubcap to seat.

GB

draggin49 · 08-21-2018, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

Do you still have the mechanical brakes or converted to hydraulic? Just a suggestion.The Cal Custom baby moons from the 1960's era might fit as they are slightly deeper,if you want to run those .Tough to find.I placed a wanted ad on the HAMB and got some but that was 4 yrs ago.

I currently still am running the original mechanical brakes . I am gonna install 1940s brakes all the way around later this month.

deuce lover · 08-21-2018, 04:08 AM

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Then the hubcaps will fit.The spindle length where the drum sits is a bit longer from 32-36.
TJ brought up a good point.You should use the '40 spindles.You will need a steering arm which are available aftermarket or you could have your 32 arm tig welded on the '40 spindle by a certified welder.

TJ · 08-21-2018, 09:21 AM

If you are going to install the '40 brakes you should consider using the '40 spindles also.

08-21-2018, 01:32 AM	#2
peewee2you Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 663	Re: Question about hubcaps not fitting. I am not that familiar with a 32? I own a 47 Ford, however I was thinking your all stock so probably using stock caps or want to? Have you tried to get the cap to the wheel without the grease cap on? or does the cap have a different type of lip to snap on to the wheel compared to the wire ones. Is the cap diameter for a 40 the same as the 32. just a thought.

08-21-2018, 02:26 AM	#4
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Question about hubcaps not fitting. That's quite a big grease cap. On my 48 they are shorter and rounder on the end. that may make a difference in being able to get a hubcap to seat. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

08-21-2018, 04:08 AM	#6
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Question about hubcaps not fitting. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Then the hubcaps will fit.The spindle length where the drum sits is a bit longer from 32-36. TJ brought up a good point.You should use the '40 spindles.You will need a steering arm which are available aftermarket or you could have your 32 arm tig welded on the '40 spindle by a certified welder. Last edited by deuce lover; 08-21-2018 at 11:23 AM.

08-21-2018, 09:21 AM	#7
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Question about hubcaps not fitting. If you are going to install the '40 brakes you should consider using the '40 spindles also.