Posted 4 years ago
fortapache
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Another Route 66 find, I was told it was from a 1920s Studebaker and I it seems that is possible as they were using wheels like this then. I have always found this type of wheel interesting as they combine the old wagon style wheel with automobiles. It is typical of wheels of the time with a rather narrow tire. In photo #3 I turned it around. I do believe that is a view of the brake, or part of it. They weren't doing the hand operated brake as seen on my Matchbox of Yesteryear anymore. All the controls are inside the cab.
The tire is made by Goodyear. It is in rough shape but not all that bad. Still lots of tread left and it hasn't started to fall apart. Does seem to be misshapen from being parked for a few years underinflated. But the tire looks much newer than the wheel.
No plans to restore a Studebaker so this is going to be a piece of yard art. Actually at the end of my driveway art. I need to dress up the new shed a bit.
A WONDERFUL new piece of 'yard art' for you fort-- CONGRATS on a way fun score! <applause>
Great wagon wheel design, nice find fort
Call Jay Leno. Maybe just what he's been looking for ! LOL
Thank you very much AO. Have been on the lookout for something like this.
Thank you very much Newfld. I have wagon wheel too.
Thank you very much bb2. I watch his garage shows mostly for the vintage cars.
Take care of those wagon wheels. They are getting scarce.
Cool. I like the wooden spokes
Will do bb2.
And thank you very much elanski.