Re: Early Packard Woody Wagons

Posted by tfee On 2013/3/28 16:37:01

But seriously, I think that's a great idea and since I don't actually have any running boards right now it would make their construction a bit easier.

I also love the wood spoke wheels but I've never seen a set for sale and bet I couldn't afford them if I did. Maybe you know someone who wants to trade for my rare disc wheels? Someone removed the standard Packard (Budd?) two piece rims from the discs and welded on a set of Firestone safety rims which are dated 1928 . These rims have a locking ring similar to the Packard ring in section but it isn't "cut". It's a solid hoop and it's installed on an angle to the rim when all of the air is removed from the tube. It can't be installed or removed if there is any air in the tube at all.