sagefinds Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 These came out of a Colorado estate and were marked Pierce Arrow,they sort of match 7-lug front hubs on an axle down there that was marked REO. I never got back down to get it,maybe someone knows for sure huh Ed? The drums are 16" across inside,17 3/4 outside. ,2 5/8" deep. The center hole tapers,about 1 9/16" inside,1 5/16 outside. Appreciate any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I'm pretty sure the only 7-lug Pierce wheels were 1931. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kean Thompson Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Look like 1930-31 Packard Standard 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Franklin also had 7 lug drums at least in the 1930-33 era on their Airman series of cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carroll_1 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I'm not certain but based on the small clips at the outer edge of the drums, I think they could be 1931 REO Royale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Hudson had 7 bolt hubs and used the little triangular cover, at edge of drum to allow feeler gage to be inserted to help set brake clerance. I personally know that Hudson and Essex cars used this feeler gage access area. Was not aware any other co. did this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 14 hours ago, Walt G said: Franklin also had 7 lug drums at least in the 1930-33 era on their Airman series of cars. Franklin used the same 7 lug type drum, except they are all 14 inch inside diameter. But, the way some drive I bet they wish they had 16 inch drums. 😁 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ask seller to provide size of bolt circle. and size of bolt holes and thread dimention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 I don't have any great instrument to get exact measurements but as near as I can tell,that hub ring is 5 1/2" in dia,the bolt circle 7 on 7 1/16 give or take a 16th. The holes are 1/2" NF fine thread. It's a little strange that the hub is threaded. Usually the end of the axle shaft sticks out and a nut and washer go on it. In this case a jam nut may screw on there,then a nut and washer,possibly with a short pin out of the nut and into the washer,then maybe that nut backs off and jams the washer to prevent anything from coming loose. I had a 30 Packard STD 8 wheel I was going to try on this but it's either missing or put in a very secure place. I want to thank everyone who has contributed,guess the jury is still out,but please keep letting your thoughts be known. My last thought is that these may be from the early throws of the Great Depression,guessing that many car companies bought somewhat standard wheels from a maker rather than engineering their own,and just made hubs to fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) The threaded area is for a grease/hub cap. These hubs/drums would be mounted to end of axle with a large washer and likely a castle nut and cotter pin. Edited November 21, 2022 by Gunsmoke (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Well, now, the folks with wire wheels can step in and use the info from their experiane to help id the drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54Coupe Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1929 Hudson used a seven lug wire wheel. The bolt pattern is 7 on 7" circle. The lug bolts for Hudson are 9/16-18. Dany 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsgoneby Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I have a complete Cadillac diff center pumpkin with gears which I believe is 1930-31 vintage, part number cast on housing is 787181. Anybody out there need this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I believe the Chrysler 77 also had 7 lug wheels. The cover you take off to insert a feeler guage to adjust brakes was also used on 34 to 36 auburns, these are not Auburn but maybe that type of brake adjustment was only used on a few cars?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, carsgoneby said: I have a complete Cadillac diff center pumpkin with gears which I believe is 1930-31 vintage, part number cast on housing is 787181. Anybody out there need this? You need to put this over on the For Sale section,it's unlikely anyone looking for one would find your post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 56 minutes ago, viv w said: I believe the Chrysler 77 also had 7 lug wheels. The cover you take off to insert a feeler guage to adjust brakes was also used on 34 to 36 auburns, these are not Auburn but maybe that type of brake adjustment was only used on a few cars?? Thanks Viv,Any idea is a good one on these. I had a pair of 7-lug wheels I was going to try on these but they were put in too good of a place I guess,definitely among the missing. Also a few things have walked away. Got that Nash airborn yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Hi Sagefinds, no the Nash is not moving yet, but I've had some good info on the body wood structure in the last 6 weeks , so have started working on it. No wonder there is floods across the globe 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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