few 1927 parts for sale

[pepcak]

I have no interest in this sale, but the guy has nice set of ASH / BUFFALO wheels someone here can use.

http://www.prewarcar.com/index.php?option=com_caradvert&view=ad&section_id=3&id=90407&Itemid=433

Josef

[michaelod]

Not sure why these are called Buffalo wheels as those on my 1930 Buick are stamped Kelsey Hayes. Most of the time when you come across any of the wire wheels they are missing the locking rings and are useless without them. I have never seen anyone attempting to sell just the lock rings on their own. Looks like this particular set has the lock rings and thus are desirable.

Thanks,

[pepcak]

Mike, I believe 1930 Buick did not use this type of wire wheels. The type offered (attaches with single central ring nut) would suit 26 to 28 Model year, they are 21" size; initally have been offered by ASH wire wheel company, then renamed to BUFFALO wire wheel. Agree that without tire lock rings are unuseable. They also need special hubs for front and rear. I understand one rear hub is available with this lot. Since 1929 and later the wire wheels attached with lug bolts (7?) and may have been supplied by another company.

I think we have discussed it here. http://forums.aaca.org/f165/bolt-pattern-1928-wire-wheels-347279.html

After some googling this seems to be an answer to the question.

http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/kelsey-hayes-group-of-companies-history/

Edited January 2, 2014 by pepcak (see edit history)

[michaelod]

Mike, I believe 1930 Buick did not use this type of wire wheels. The type offered (attaches with single central ring nut) would suit 26 to 28 Model year, they are 21" size; initally have been offered by ASH wire wheel company, then renamed to BUFFALO wire wheel. Agree that without tire lock rings are unuseable. They also need special hubs for front and rear. I understand one rear hub is available with this lot. Since 1929 and later the wire wheels attached with lug bolts (7?) and may have been supplied by another company.

I think we have discussed it here. http://forums.aaca.org/f165/bolt-pattern-1928-wire-wheels-347279.html

After some googling this seems to be an answer to the question.

http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/kelsey-hayes-group-of-companies-history/

Thanks for that interesting history of the company. I am amazed that by 1929 Kelsey Hayes was producing 10,000 wire wheels per day! That is a lot of wheels. The 19" wire wheels on my 1930 model 68 are attached with 6 lug bolts and as noted earlier were manufactured by Kelsey Hayes.

Edited January 2, 2014 by michaelod (see edit history)