The old spoke wheels. A decade later and the pressed out steel wheels flooded the market. What is sad that after 100 years and with all the T's still on the road and we still have no safe aftermarket affordable wheels . Now I realize keeping these vintage cars classics, as an owner has to keep them period correct. But I studied the pros and cons of period correct wheels and the cons out weigh the pros. In the 1940' Ford 2n 9n and 8n tractor front wheels were same size bearings and similar 6 bolt design...and affordable....I am currently working on adapting these 19 inch steel wheels to my 1921 T. What this also opens up is the overdrive in my auxiliary trans will become useful as the wheel and tire diameter being almost 2 to 3 inch smaller. It ain't period correct, but it will be far safer and better to drive.😊don't look to bad either. Much similar to back when they had 3 bolt dish after market wheels for Ts
Thanks for the comment. I drive my Ts about 30mph, usually 20 miles or less at a time. I don't make hard turns or put any significant sideways stress on the wheels. So, I believe correctly rebuilt wooden period correct wheels are perfectly safe for my driving habits. If I was touring or racing or off-roading, then I agree a stronger wheel would be more appropriate.
@@AntiqueCarsandStuff I have to be honest, the overdrive in a auxiliary trans, with standard 30 inch wheels, is useless. And it's the main reason I sort after a smaller size wheels and tires. I am like you, will not drive much past 40mph . I also hate the low to high original transmission gearing, a horrible strain on this weak engine. With about a 28 inch size tire I will have less strain on the engine and a more enjoyable experience. 4 true shift speeds with a 3rd speed being almost direct ratio, and a proper overdrive at about 35mph.
Your supplier for the wheel rebuild did a fine job. She s safe now, a nice brass era car.. It was such a good engine, that Henry Ford chose the model-T, B block for his N series tractors. Thanks from Georgian Bay.
Thank you for sharing this. At 33:00 I noticed the rear wheel spinning upon a hand-crank starting, a Model T parking brake and neutral is an experience if not ready for car to move forward upon starting. A little tip, place your valve stem at "W" in Ward Tires, that way you can locate a puncture from small wires in tube and then go back to the spot in your tire to find that little invisible piece of wire the tire picked up. Other wise you may lose the puncture location in the tire, if you need to totally dismount the tire from the rim.
Stutzman's Wheel Shop in Ohio. (330) 897-1391. It might take him a few days to return your call because I think he only checks his messages once a week or so. He did excellent work.
She's an absolutely Beautiful Ford Model T amazing Motor car 🥰
Thanks!
Baby powder is used the same way in aviation tubed tires.
The old spoke wheels. A decade later and the pressed out steel wheels flooded the market. What is sad that after 100 years and with all the T's still on the road and we still have no safe aftermarket affordable wheels . Now I realize keeping these vintage cars classics, as an owner has to keep them period correct. But I studied the pros and cons of period correct wheels and the cons out weigh the pros. In the 1940' Ford 2n 9n and 8n tractor front wheels were same size bearings and similar 6 bolt design...and affordable....I am currently working on adapting these 19 inch steel wheels to my 1921 T. What this also opens up is the overdrive in my auxiliary trans will become useful as the wheel and tire diameter being almost 2 to 3 inch smaller. It ain't period correct, but it will be far safer and better to drive.😊don't look to bad either. Much similar to back when they had 3 bolt dish after market wheels for Ts
Thanks for the comment. I drive my Ts about 30mph, usually 20 miles or less at a time. I don't make hard turns or put any significant sideways stress on the wheels. So, I believe correctly rebuilt wooden period correct wheels are perfectly safe for my driving habits. If I was touring or racing or off-roading, then I agree a stronger wheel would be more appropriate.
@@AntiqueCarsandStuff I have to be honest, the overdrive in a auxiliary trans, with standard 30 inch wheels, is useless. And it's the main reason I sort after a smaller size wheels and tires. I am like you, will not drive much past 40mph . I also hate the low to high original transmission gearing, a horrible strain on this weak engine. With about a 28 inch size tire I will have less strain on the engine and a more enjoyable experience. 4 true shift speeds with a 3rd speed being almost direct ratio, and a proper overdrive at about 35mph.
Beautiful car . Thanks for sharing
Your supplier for the wheel rebuild did a fine job. She s safe now, a nice brass era car.. It was such a good engine, that Henry Ford chose the model-T, B block for his N series tractors. Thanks from Georgian Bay.
Good for another 100 yrs.!!
That’s a beautiful car!
Thank you for sharing this. At 33:00 I noticed the rear wheel spinning upon a hand-crank starting, a Model T parking brake and neutral is an experience if not ready for car to move forward upon starting. A little tip, place your valve stem at "W" in Ward Tires, that way you can locate a puncture from small wires in tube and then go back to the spot in your tire to find that little invisible piece of wire the tire picked up. Other wise you may lose the puncture location in the tire, if you need to totally dismount the tire from the rim.
Yes, I almost always jack one of the rear wheels up when starting this car cold. Interesting, thanks!
Very nice, I don't know if i missed it or not, but am looking to have new wheels made for 1911 maxwell ab. who made your fine new wheels?
Stutzman’s Wheel Shop in Ohio. He does good work.
Who made the new wheels? My 1925 needs new wheels and I’m having a hard time finding someone to make them.
Stutzman's Wheel Shop in Ohio. (330) 897-1391. It might take him a few days to return your call because I think he only checks his messages once a week or so. He did excellent work.