1927Chevy Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Ladies and Gents anyone got some pics of the Studebaker rear wood spoke wheel early 20's would like to see some off car front and back with rim off. also looked and did not see what the diameter of the rear drum is, inside or out, and diameter of the rear axle. any help with this info appreciated. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDE48 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I will take pics of the spare wheels in the shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 You are specifically looking for the Big Six model, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Yes Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) just bought these hoping they are 1923 Stude, will find out by next season, if they are need some split rims and front bearings and seals, anyone got part numbers handy? I used to think only Stude had that bulge in the rear spoke until i saw a Dodge light truck with similar spokes. what else did? Edited October 30, 2016 by 1927Chevy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Ken, Front wheel bearing part numbers for 1923/24 Big Six and Special Six are as follows: Inner cone: Timken 3381 Inner cup: Timken 3331 Outer cone: Timken 2232 Outer cup: Timken 2330 In 1924 they also list another outer cone and cup: Outer cone: Timken 2687 Outer cup: Timken 2631 The 2232/2330 bearing combo has a 1.00" ID (spindle) and 2.24" OD (wheel hub bore) The 2687/2631 bearing combo has a 1.00" ID (spindle) and 2.615" OD (wheel hub bore) Assuming the wood wheels you purchased are pre-1924 or 1924 with the smaller outer bore, the bearings in your disc wheel hubs should swap right in. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Scott Thank you very much!! ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 update: much to my dismay these appear to be something other than Stude, the felloe measures out the same as Stude on all wheels and the rear hub diameter may work on the Stude axle but the Stude hub cap is to large and a Dodge hubcap fits. The front hub diameter is around 2.1. I have only seen the rear spoke with belly on Stude and Dodge. Thank god They were cheap. Now I gotta decide if I want to resell them or keep them for parts as the felloe are perfect as well as the spokes, if I find some Stude hubs could swap them. Could also hang them on the wall as they are very nice, some of the nicest off car spokes I have ever seen. they were cheap and gambled. Could install them and drive around with Dodge hubcaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ken, Studebaker made a few different size center caps. As long as the rear hub taper and front bearing ODs are correct you may have Studebaker wheels. Different years and disc vs wood have differing cap threads. Is the measurement 2-1/6" or 2-1/8"? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Dodge and these spokes hub cap size is 2 3/8 my disc wheels hub caps are 2 5/8 or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) I have found a Stude hub cap thats 2 3/8 also perhaps i am good to go, what year is this? Edited November 7, 2016 by 1927Chevy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) This wheel description was 1922 Studebaker wooden wheel 33 inch and this hub cap is id 2 3/8 or so perhaps this is the wheel I have, when I return to Wisconsin will measure more, 1922 Studebaker Light Six Edited November 7, 2016 by 1927Chevy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) That looks like a Light Six wheel and center cap. Light Six hub threads are 2-1/2" (1920-1924). My book lists Big Six and Special Six hub caps as 2-5/8" or 3-1/8" depending on wheel type. I can't find any Studebaker hubs with 2-3/8". Also the Light Six had no rivet through the spoke with the bulge so I'm not sure what you have. Are you sure they are 2-3/8" ? Edited November 9, 2016 by Stude Light Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) they are in Wisconsin I am here in Chicago, s/b in Wisconsin in morning will measure then. sorry been doing the back and forth thing cause i gotta work. its always there and i am always here. if you know what i mean, measure twice cut once. cap in post 12 is 2 1/2 diameter to clarify. Edited November 8, 2016 by 1927Chevy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 working on road project today in Wisconsin, will measure tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 they measure 2 3/8 the size of a Dodge hub cap, they have to be 1921 Dodge, cryin in my beer tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) I have another wood spoke wheel I purchased from someone trusted who told me its early 20's big six Stude, its the same as these 2 3/8 hub cap. I used this as what to look for. well I found it, I think thats Dodge also not Stude. thank god they were cheap. anyone got some pictures of 1923 Stude big six wood spoke wheel and split rim (measurements)? I am curious now. could always hang these on the wall. Edited November 10, 2016 by 1927Chevy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hey Ken, Doesn't your car have disc wheels? Why are you wanting to go to wood? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Scott I got that disease, got this want that. My Chevy's have both. If I found wire probably would want them also. Was thinking put wood on one side steel on the other then got both at the same time. Got a touring car now want sedan. ALSO WANT A 1954 PACKARD PACIFIC!! Ken Edited November 11, 2016 by 1927Chevy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arn Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Reading your 2016 post on wood spoke wheels. Wondering if you still have those wheels and if so are they available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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