AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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bgj1956 wrote:I want to install 4 - 20 wire wheels on my 1928 AA dump truck, I just had them powder coated black and have not received them back yet, I think now I might have a problem, the truck has a 29,30 or 31 rear end, not worm gear drive and I presently have disc wheels on now, how do I correct this so I can install the wire single wheels, any help would be appreciated, Bruce in OHIO 740-886-6956
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I know this is a little off your topic, but I am new and need a set of restorable "Disc" Wheels like you show in your pics.

I have a 32 AA Mail truck in very rough condition. I just bought the tires and tubes I need to get my Dually on the road, but my wheels are not salvageable.

How do I use this forum to find 4 if not 6 wheels for my truck.
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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What is the diameter of the hole in the center of your 32 wheels? I have a set of NOS BB wheels and snap rings for 1933 through 1937 BB trucks for sale. The AA wheels have a smaller center hole and the lug hole pattern is smaller.
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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The 32 should use the same wheels as the 30/31 AA. I believe they were the same from 1930 through 1933.
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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E.Moore wrote:What is the diameter of the hole in the center of your 32 wheels? I have a set of NOS BB wheels and snap rings for 1933 through 1937 BB trucks for sale. The AA wheels have a smaller center hole and the lug hole pattern is smaller.
I'll measure and get back to you, thanks!
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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REM wrote:The 32 should use the same wheels as the 30/31 AA. I believe they were the same from 1930 through 1933.
I'll try to confirm this, Thanks.

Do you know where I can get the square drive I need to get the rear lugs off for the inner wheels?
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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spectria wrote:
REM wrote:The 32 should use the same wheels as the 30/31 AA. I believe they were the same from 1930 through 1933.
I'll try to confirm this, Thanks.

Do you know where I can get the square drive I need to get the rear lugs off for the inner wheels?

Your local Snap On dealer has them.
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Spectria, Send your address to me via e-mail mbtowne@roadrunner.com and I will send you one. It is used but in good shape.Fits 3/4 drive. Save your money for parts. Mike :D
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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Mike in Maine wrote:Spectria, Send your address to me via e-mail mbtowne@roadrunner.com and I will send you one. It is used but in good shape.Fits 3/4 drive. Save your money for parts. Mike :D

Hey Mike, Thank you very much! I just priced the Snap-On socket at $65.

Although I have a tool box full of Snap-On but that is a bit much.

Thank you again. That's what I call Friendly!!!
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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You should look for an original wheel nut wrench and handle. It has the 1-1/2" hex on one end and the square on the other end. Most that I see on Ebay are shorter than what is specified in the Judging Standards. But, they would work just fine and are usually cheap. A metal rod (maybe 3/4") can be used as the handle.
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Thanks Neil, I'll start looking, but for now, when I get that socket from Mike I'll be able to get those old rusty wheels off and see if I can save them or not.

By the way, I'm not sure if i am patient enough to build a judgeable vehicle, like you guys, but I'm going to start out and give it a shot.
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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Neil Wilson wrote:...Once you start calling your truck a 1930, then you will have people tellilng you that you have a '29! So, you just .. not worry about it.
EVERY Model A reference work that I've read, including the Judging Standards, emphasise that as improvments/modifications/other changes were made to the Model A, rather than being sent to the scap pile, the 'obsoleted' parts were transferred to the Commercial line and used up there. Hence the 7-tooth steering gear on my late '31 flat-deck.

This was even more evident in Model A or AA made outside the USA.

Don't sweat it
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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I have never seen any Ford documentation stating that obsoleted part were used up on the commercial A's and AA's. However, there is lots of information regarding the change over from the '28/'30 82-A closed cab to the '30/'31 82-B closed cab.

I don't have any information regarding non USA units.
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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Mike in Maine wrote:Spectria, Send your address to me via e-mail mbtowne@roadrunner.com and I will send you one. It is used but in good shape.Fits 3/4 drive. Save your money for parts. Mike :D
Hello Mike,

As you should know by now, I got that beautiful Socket from you a week after I sent you my info.

It worked fantastic, and with the help of my 3/4" breaker bar, I had all my wheels off in no time.

I also located 6 Correct Bud wheels locally, and got them for $100. The owner was a very cool cat and had tons of projects, so I helped him by taking the wheels off of axles he was sending to the smelter.

Thank you for your help and that of everyone in this community!!!

Dave
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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Hard to tell for sure, but that bed looks a lot like mine. Horizontal hydraulic cylinder? Mine has 2 L shaped levers under the right passenger that operate the lift. They face opposite directions.
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Re: AA Disc Wheels to AA Wire Wheels

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Nobody mentioned that the mirror is in the Early 1930 position on the door. :D
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