bobs1916 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) hello I am looking for a set or singles of this BAKER wheel for a 1918 GMC truck NO LONGER NEED Edited September 7, 2023 by bobs1916 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I see the size of the tire at 35x5 which is 25",I presume the rim is the split type but I can't see the split. If it is split,is the split straight across or at an angle and what does the clamp at the split look like? Or is it one of those Kelsey type that has a split collapsible rim in the middle with a solid ring on both sides. I'm guessing that's probably what it is. Do you have the hubs or no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 On 8/12/2020 at 9:18 PM, sagefinds said: I see the size of the tire at 35x5 which is 25",I presume the rim is the split type but I can't see the split. If it is split,is the split straight across or at an angle and what does the clamp at the split look like? Or is it one of those Kelsey type that has a split collapsible rim in the middle with a solid ring on both sides. I'm guessing that's probably what it is. Do you have the hubs or no? Sorry I had not seen this reply. I am not always looking for them and was involved with two other vehicle projects . I apologize. Well back to the wheels I do have the hubs and I need what ever might still be available. As for the rims there is no clamp at the split and actually on my truck the front and rears are not identical having been swapped out at some time in the past , Fronts have the solid ring rears do not/ Sorry again for my much delayed response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I'm going to have to think about what I was thinking about back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I looked at the picture again pretty closely and I believe the wheel has a split rim. At about 7.00 oclock,where it says CHEVRON between the H and the E,barely noticeable it looks like a split. The truck it is on must have had very little mileage since the rim was painted,normally there is a little uneven gap,some wear or residue. Anyway I have these three 25" rims that have an angle split,two with felloe bands and a couple wedges each. I don't know the make of the rim in your picture,mine are not the same,two of the wedges are Jaxon,two are Perlman. These rims were used on the 1920-22 Chevrolet trucks,models T and G,probably just in the rear. They are 4 1/2" overall width,3 1/4" between beads. They will need sandblasting,repair at the splits,some parts and more wedges and bolts. They had wood felloes of course. As you're probably getting the picture,most of these early rims sat outside,some with old tires that held moisture and then rusted and rotted away. These have some pitting but still good restorable outfits. For the two with felloe bands I would take $165 each,for the one w/o felloe band $110,all plus shipping. I do have a fourth with angle split,narrower,no clamp at the split and it's tweaked,not pitted badly but I think it was in a bldg that burned down. Would take heat and pressure but could probably be straightened. Holler if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Hello Yes the angle type split is what I have and I think that they will work. I will take the three as I also need one for the spare tire . My zip code is 06812 Can you determine the shipping for the three and I can pay you however you prefer Thanks bob jacobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 12 hours ago, bobs1916 said: Hello Yes the angle type split is what I have and I think that they will work. I will take the three as I also need one for the spare tire . My zip code is 06812 Can you determine the shipping for the three and I can pay you however you prefer Thanks bob jacobs Okay Bob,I'll get some weights and measurements. You must be back around Connecticut somewhere. It'll be a big box with a long ways to go. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Steve I have shipped rims before I got some of that stretchy plastic film and wrapped them securely with that Stuck a label on it and away they went. The trick is if we use a box keep the box no larger than necessary as Both UPS and Fed EX charge by weight AND volume thanks bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 when it rains it pours . I had a set of wheels made by Noah Stutzman and then 8 mos later I found another GMC truck with a great set of Baker wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin cassidy Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I just saw these emails interesting stuff I have many early wheels rims n wedges n bolts I'm here to help vin cassidy 978-758-0834 best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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