Robert G. Smits Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 As usual when I go to a swap meet I come home with something I don’t need. These have very light rust. Any suggestions on cleaning before I list then. Also tires are 7.00 by 17 and never been on the ground. Any value? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I think the logic on this one is simple, Dr. Bob. If you quite simply can not resist temptation, in any case, don't do anything more than throwing them in the pickup and taking them to the car wash. If you have a power washer at home, you can skip the trip. You just don't know what the ultimate end user will want to do with your find. Sure, they might even want to use as is in HPOF. Great looking tires and all. You have taken them from a limited exposure venue where they might have continued to languish. Now, just give them wide publicity to get them to the lady or gentleman who needs them. They might even thank you for having left them alone, rather than trying to read the tea leaves in order to divine the intent of an as yet unknown purchaser. Though you are in better physical shape than I am, you are a bit older.................... What else would you rather do this weekend ? Your young forum friend, - Cadillac Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 48 spoke Auburn 8 cylinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 38 minutes ago, John_Mereness said: 48 spoke Auburn 8 cylinder How about it Auburnseeker? Could that be right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 The tires will have almost no monetary value. Someone might want them for a display item as they are a well recognised name brand. But I doubt anyone would pay for them + shipping. But then I don't collect display items so my opinion is skewed. Greg in Canada 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Do you have the lock ting? Without it the wheel is about useless. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Yes I actually have a matched pair of wheels with the lock ting and tires, one never mounted. Thank you C Carl. I don't want to do anything that will be negative for the eventual owner. Actually the reason they caught my attention is that they are similar to the front wheels on my 1939 Big Sprint car. Edited March 1, 2020 by Robert G. Smits Addition (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 33 minutes ago, Robert G. Smits said: Yes I actually have a matched pair of wheels with the lock ting and tires, one never mounted. Thank you C Carl. I don't want to do anything that will be negative for the eventual owner. Actually the reason they caught my attention is that they are similar to the front wheels on my 1939 Big Sprint car. If you have any of the smaller sprint car wire wheels or hubs I'd be interested in them. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I have a friend with a wheel like that in great shape. Is it really for an Auburn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 13 hours ago, Robert G. Smits said: they are similar to the front wheels on my 1939 Big Sprint car. The wheel pictured should be a Dayton Wire Wheel - original manufacturer for Auburn's with knock-off wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Exact I.D. of center lock wheels can be at times difficult. There are more variables than you might expect. Rim diameter, rim width, spoke number, sometimes spoke pattern , hub type. And in some cases hub size. Also some have studs for wheel weights but most do not. Some are relatively easy, but others can require a expert eye. Greg in Canada 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sftamx1 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I have had this Auburn knockoff for nearly 50 years,bought it from a old time local scrapyard. it's a heavy paperweight! I would guess 1930 vintage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Here is a thought. If you put a set of mags on a 1964 Chevy as an example it is considered modified. So if you put a set of wire wheels say on an early model T is it considered modified also. I have seen many A's on tour with V8 wire wheels and that is acceptable. In ether case is it eligible to go on an AACA National tour. This issue reared its head a few years ago when a fellow drove his car with mags on a week long tour up here and we will say it was noticed. Is there a call on this or can any vintage of car run what ever wheels they want on a national tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 13 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: If you have any of the smaller sprint car wire wheels or hubs I'd be interested in them. Bob Unfortunately these are the only wire wheels I have. I do have an assortment of later aluminum sprint car wheels off my Buick V6 powered Chile Bowl Sprint Car but they go with the car when I sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Good question Joe. I was on a tour last year where a 389 powered 52 Pontiac was accepted and he was a member of the hosting club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Saxton Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 There are at least two different sizes, used by Marmon as well as Auburn in the late 20s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 It does look like the wheels on Victoria. I have 6 good looking ones and might be buying a parts car with 4 more so I probably don't need any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 I forgot that all four of the rims on the 39 Big Car were similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I don't see how the above wheels or my friend's could be made for a knockoff as there aren't any threads on the protruding hub to screw on to. of interest are the gear teeth on the inside of the drum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 13 hours ago, sftamx1 said: I have had this Auburn knockoff for nearly 50 years,bought it from a old time local scrapyard. it's a heavy paperweight! I would guess 1930 vintage? That knockoff reminds me of the junk yard on Rt 22 in Dover N.Y. that had a cutting torch cart with two Auburn wire wheels with the knockoffs, must have been easy to roll around the yard. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 12:29 PM, 1912Staver said: The tires will have almost no monetary value. Someone might want them for a display item as they are a well recognised name brand. But I doubt anyone would pay for them + shipping. But then I don't collect display items so my opinion is skewed. Greg in Canada The tires may be perfectly fine. You can't tell by the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 You are right, I jumped to a conclusion that the tires would be at least 7 or 8 years old and too risky to use on the road. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 "I have seen many A's on tour with V8 wire wheels and that is acceptable." Then the '78 15x8 Pontiac factory snowflakes on my '70 Judge are OK ? (The 14x6s that came on it aren't even safe in the driveway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 11:24 AM, sftamx1 said: I have had this Auburn knockoff for nearly 50 years,bought it from a old time local scrapyard. it's a heavy paperweight! I would guess 1930 vintage? 1928-1929-1930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 16 hours ago, Robert G. Smits said: I forgot that all four of the rims on the 39 Big Car were similar. This is a 60 Spoke Auburn wheel - it is for a V-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 12 hours ago, Dave Mellor NJ said: I don't see how the above wheels or my friend's could be made for a knockoff as there aren't any threads on the protruding hub to screw on to. of interest are the gear teeth on the inside of the drum There no hub in the photo, that may be the reason. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Auburn went to 17-inch wheels in 1931. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) On 3/2/2020 at 3:57 PM, West Peterson said: Auburn went to 17-inch wheels in 1931. Someone posted about Graham having a 15" wheel option in 1933, and that they are rare via people not being able to get replacement tires shortly thereafter. Edited March 6, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sftamx1 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 The first 16" wheels I know of were on the 1933 Terraplane 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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