31 delux wire wheels

s147881 · Post by **s147881** » November 28th, 2015, 3:42 am

Looking at a 30/31 frame an running gear that has two 31 delux wire wheels. Anyone looking for these?

blgitn · Post by **blgitn** » November 28th, 2015, 4:32 am

Any hub caps with them?

s147881 · Post by **s147881** » November 28th, 2015, 9:25 am

No hub caps.

Chris Haynes · Post by **Chris Haynes** » November 29th, 2015, 1:49 pm

If they are split rims I can use them and the drums as the bolt pattern is different than the standard AA.

s147881 · Post by **s147881** » December 1st, 2015, 7:50 pm

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I think this is an early 30 with two 5 hole bud wheels and two wire wheels. I only need long running boards and skirts. The guy wants 700 for what is in the picture. I maybe able to negotiate him down some. What's a couple of hubs and wire wheels worth?

ModelAkid · Post by **ModelAkid** » December 1st, 2015, 8:51 pm

They look like regular 1928 wire wheels to me.
Look for the manufacturing date on the firewall.
What is the frame VIN?
Is the gas tank cap twist on or screw on?
Parted out it might be close to $700 value if the fuel tank is good.

Chris Haynes · Post by **Chris Haynes** » December 1st, 2015, 10:38 pm

Sadly none of your pictures show the rear end. I see a 1930 steering column and wheel. The wire wheels are 1928 and not the 1931 type. So we have a couple possibilities here. It is either a 1930 with a 1928 front axle and wheels or a 1928 with a later rear ens and steering column. As stated above the gas cap would be another clue. Screw on 1928- very early 1930. Twist lock definitely 1930. Also being able to see the frame cross members would be a good clue to its year of birth.

ModelAkid · Post by **ModelAkid** » December 2nd, 2015, 9:10 am

Chris, notice that the wire wheel and disk wheel are reversed front to back on either side of the chassis. Very odd!
Can a disk wheel be bolted on a '28-9 AA drum? Or will a '28 wheel fit on a '30-31 drum? I've never tried it.

s147881 · Post by **s147881** » December 2nd, 2015, 9:55 am

It does have 1930 bevel gear rear end.

s147881 · Post by **s147881** » December 2nd, 2015, 9:57 am

More pics

s147881 · Post by **s147881** » December 2nd, 2015, 10:02 am

Notice hole for rear spare - express truck?

Chris Haynes · Post by **Chris Haynes** » December 2nd, 2015, 11:45 am

Appears to be an Early 1930.

s147881 · Post by **s147881** » December 2nd, 2015, 1:13 pm

If it is an early 30 how are the 28 wire wheels fitting on the 30 hubs?

ModelAkid · Post by **ModelAkid** » December 2nd, 2015, 1:54 pm

"If it is an early 30 how are the 28 wire wheels fitting on the 30 hubs?"

If you would answer the question about the gas tank filler, or include it within the frame of your photos, it may be conclusive.
In all respects other than the '28 wheels it appears to be made between Jan & June 1930. I guess someone just stuck those wheels on to roll it around.
The good news is that if the '28 wheels are in good condition they are worth about $100 each.

Chris Haynes · Post by **Chris Haynes** » December 2nd, 2015, 3:54 pm

s147881 wrote:If it is an early 30 how are the 28 wire wheels fitting on the 30 hubs?

I don't know how they are fitting. The rear end is obviously the split case Timken bearing unit that didn't appear till late 1929. It has the 1930 huge brake drums. It is also the heavy Early 1930 type frame with 1930 steering.
If it wasn't so far away I would be interested in the frame.

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