kcybr Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) Good Evening, I am looking for a set of wire wheels for a 1931 Oldsmobile. (18in 6 lug) I will be at Hershey to pick up or will pay to ship. Thanks you! Edited October 19, 2018 by kcybr Updated title (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Are you sure it’s a 31’ you have? I believe a 31’ and 32’ use the same wheel and my 32’ wheels are 17” with a 5x5 lug pattern but mine are also the wood wheel. I believe the wire wheels were the same though but I most definitely could be wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Great car and thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it! They are definitely 18in 6 lug on the '31. Also you are correct, the Wood and Wires are the same dimensions but the hub caps are different. I'll post a picture tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Great thanks. I’ve done a ton of research on the 32’ Olds but not the 31’. I do know the wood wheel hubcap is the same but was told so was the 5 lug 17” wheel. Have a friend who is very knowledgeable looking for wheels for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Chris thank you so much, let me know if your friend can help out. I'll be posting a picture shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE SOTO Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 do either of you guys know anyone looking to Own an Early Oldsmobile ? My Buddy has a Real Nice Survivor For Sale here in Ventura California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I really like that car as I’ve always had a soft spot for 5W coupes and would definitely be interested if it were closer. It would cost me at least $1600 to get it back to me. It’s also a business coupe rather than a rumble seat coupe which lessens it value and there was a ton of 31’s made compared to 32’s. There’s a good chance, if the motor has never been rebuilt that the rod bearings are probably shot as it’s common (Babbitt disintegration) with the Olds motors along with a tapered bore due to the long stroke and old, very aggressive rings. Motor rebuild, interior, and paint one is quickly up to $20k in those costs alone. Add another $12-$15k to chrome an Olds (a single wood wheel hubcap can cost $400 to rechrome) and one is into a $30k value car with close to a $50-60k investment. Not that we do this hobby as an investment as we all know it’s a losing proposition, but one has to understand the aspects and know the ball park value of the subject. Because it’s a coupe though, it’s still worth more than a sedan but the value to me here in MA would be in the $5000 range due to hard to find missing parts and it’s overall condition. It’s taken me three years to either find or make the parts that were missing on my Olds. What I have going for me is my car is a very low production (249) and the most desirable model of 32’ which is also considered “the year” for pre war cars. (At least in many opinions) with th all that said, I look at it every time I visit the forums and hope it finds someone to bring it back in its original configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE SOTO Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 i hear what your saying, This car is solid enough to just repair & leave in As Found Survivor condition ... I think IF the motor needs rebuilt that would be the Big Ticket As much as i appreciate a restored car, I prefer the unrestored ones like this .... They are original only once. I can tell you 100% if i didn't have so much on my plate right now id own that thing. Anyway, Hopefully someone does grab it ..... so i don't have to My apologies to the original poster kcybr for Hi-Jacking his post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 I got all excited when I saw a few more replies! Only to find out my post was hijacked!! Lol. No worries, if it helps me land my wire wheels and caps I don't care. Nice car by the way, wish I can own them all. So, who's got the wheels?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Only found wood wheels, no wires. Sorry. I noticed you commented in another thread about an Olds heater. If you’re going for authenticity, your 31’ would not have had an “Oldsmobile” labeled heater. The heaters used in GM cars of the era were made by Harrison and while Chevy got a small “Chevrolet” labeled unit, brands like Olds, Pontiac, and Buick got the same, much larger generic Harrison SR. Unit. There was no brand labeling on heaters until 34 I believe. Below is pictured an NOS Harrison Senior I was able to acquire for my 32’ Olds. I even have a copy of the 1932 Olds factory technical installation bulletin for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 The heater is super cool! Thanks for sharing..let me know if you're interested in selling it if you don't put it in your car. As far as the wheels..I'm still looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Another one found, just a few more to go!! Who's got another? Thanks everyone who has helped so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Found some wheels but still no caps. Wires don't look very good without caps. Haha! There must be someone out there with some caps. Also, still need a few more wheels. Please help and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Please PM with any parts or leads. Thank you! Edited October 15, 2018 by kcybr Removed phone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Does anyone reskin these hubcaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Still need some help locating a few more wheels, also I have zero hubcaps. If someone has any leads for 31 parts, entire cars and restoration projects for sale please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcybr Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Still looking if anyone has any leads..Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Classic Accessories in CA has a Harrison heater listed on their site right now. Appears to be in very good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 It would help a lot if all these old parts had a birth certificate with them,since none do,then other factors have to be considered. Your pictured wheels are pretty close to Chevy wheels but how close? If you posted the hole pattern,inside hole diameter, hubcap hole diameter and number of spokes,a guy with a few wheels on a rack could go through them and let you know if they had one or more. I would for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) Also,,, some of us visit wrecking yards that have a ton of wheels, but as you can imagine the wheels are sometimes thrown all over the yards randomly so if you were to post a pic of the back of the rim, that sometimes helps us ID as well. … Many wheels are just laying in piles and a lot of times the back is the only thing showing so it helps us look at parts quicker. Remember, these wheels are heavy and sorting through a stack in the back of a fire truck isn't usually an option, especially in the heat it will wear you out quick ! Usually we can lift things out of the way and take a peak to see if a rim is close then if it is, we dig further for it and pull it out, but digging through every pile is almost impossible when you're looking at 80 acres of parts in 90 plus degrees. Edited December 28, 2018 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 MAN, would I ever love to check out that yard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Why don't you ? If you're ever in Phoenix (AZ that is...) let me know and I'll see if you and the owner can hook up. He isn't open to the public randomly so a call ahead would be needed. I wish I could see the yard up in your area in Snohomish ? WA... I heard he used to have a lot of Dodge truck parts. Edited December 29, 2018 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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