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To my knowledge rubber stems didn't come in until 1935. You might check some judging standards, like AACA. I believe PAC says 1934 for the first rubber stems. Most if not all the factory photos of 34 models show metal stems, I suspect you'll find confirmation of the same thing by looking at factory photos of 8th series cars.
Posted on: 2011/11/30 22:03
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Tom, here's a factory photo from the MMU collection of an 8th series car with wooden artillery wheels. The metal valve stems are clearly visible.
And here's a second 8th series factory photo which give a fair view of the tread pattern of the era. There may be better views if you browse further.
Posted on: 2011/12/1 11:17
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Dave,
You are awesome. Thanks for taking the time to find the picture. So the stem is steel and they come straight out with no 90 degree bend pointing them outward. Will make note of that. Looks like the rims are painted body color. I wonder if a customer had a choice of having them painted or leaving them natural? Also the snap rings seem to be plated. Hum decision time do I have mine plated or just paint them again? How does one keep from scratching the rim and snap ring when reassembly? Apologize for all these q's. O and look black walls (West where are you )
Posted on: 2011/12/1 11:38
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All I can add is that, if you have the snap rings plated, be sure to demand that they be stress-relieved of hydrogen or the embrittlement can cause them to crack or shatter with obviously unpleasant consequences.
Hydrogen embrittlement should not be a new or not understood phrase with a good plater who would have dealt with it regularly in such situations. If your plater looks quizical, find another plater. As to whether there was an option to have natural wood (hickory, I suppose) spokes, browse thru the MMU photos and perhaps you'll find the answer. Also the parts book many have the answer if wheels are listed as "natural" or "specify color". How about a little research on your own and let us know what you find? And here's another vintage shot showing tire tread pattern, this time on a 32 901.
Posted on: 2011/12/1 11:49
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Dave,
Thanks for the insight on Hydrogen embrittlement. I will for sure make sure the plater is aware of that issue. Will for sure follow up when I do my own research. Thanks again for all your wonderful help and I mean that wholeheartedly.
Posted on: 2011/12/1 11:58
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I was told that hydrogen embrittlement wasn't really an issue with material that thick, but it doesn't hurt to go ahead an ask anyway. If the lock ring had any hidden cracks, that would be a bigger problem, so perhaps it would be more important to get it magnafluxed. ??? I dunno. Just throwing out a question I guess.
In any event, it will look a LOT better plated than painted, especially if you put black tires on. On the downside, plating lock rings is not cheap.
Posted on: 2011/12/1 13:24
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Just FYI all the Packard related pictures that are part of the Making of Modern Michigan digital collection came from the Detroit Public Library National Automotive collection. Those same pictures are also contained in the Photo Archive here on the PackardInfo website and are there as a curious to us Packard owners on behalf of the Detroit Public Library.
Regards,
Posted on: 2011/12/1 16:30
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Quote:
BigKev wrote:....Those same pictures are....there as a curious to us Packard owners..... Courtesy demands I apologise. Sorry Kev, can't help myself,
Posted on: 2011/12/1 18:29
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BigKev,
That is wonderful that Detroit Public Library donated the pictures for the site. How awesome is that. I am looking them over now to see if I can compare the tire to what the vendors are selling. Thanks.
Posted on: 2011/12/1 18:51
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