30's chevy artillery wheels...????? [Archive]

LUKESTER

11-23-2003, 01:41 AM

What bolt pattern and sizes were the 30's chevy artillery wheels, anyone know of any other wheels that look like them. I think I'd like to replace my red ford wires with a set of bare metal artillery wheels, were these available in a 5 on 5 1/2" bolt pattern? Backspacing? any ideas? help?.... Thanks..... LUKESTER

shoebox72

11-23-2003, 01:45 AM

I'm pretty sure they are 6 lug. DOH. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Billy

Rocky

11-23-2003, 08:16 AM

Yo Lukester.....I've never seen an artillary wheel with a 5.5" bolt pattern. Chevy had 'em in a 6 lug pattern and I believe mid-late 30's mopars had 'em in a 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern.....The Divco wheels had a 5.5" bolt pattern and look alot like an artillary wheel....rare but obtainable. I think they only came in a 18" size tho..

Kartsa

11-23-2003, 08:38 AM

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=188724&Forum=U BB1&Words=artillery&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpa ge=0&Limit=25&Old=3months&Main=187868&Search=true# Post188724

Southfork

11-23-2003, 10:52 AM

There were some artillery wheels made in 5 on 5 1/2 pattern, but i don't know who made them or whether they were aftermarket. I may still have one somewhere. If I find it, I'll try to post a picture later.

FEDER

11-23-2003, 11:22 AM

Dont know shit about arty wheels. But Hows youre shop doing?
Are ya keepin busy and makin a livin? I hope so, It takes BALLS to just quit a job and go on your own. Best of luck---Feder

Roothawg

11-23-2003, 11:39 AM

International had a set that were 5 on 4-1/2".

Bondo Slinger

11-23-2003, 11:54 AM

Hey Lukester, How did you get those wires to fit your 8 3/4 anyhow? is it from an imperial?

Just wondering `cause I`m planning the same thing for my `27

FrameDragger

11-23-2003, 07:20 PM

I got these from Radshit... I need to measure the pattern though.

Bondo Slinger

11-23-2003, 07:44 PM

FrameDragger, those look like `36 Dodge wheels, no?

Flipper

11-23-2003, 09:14 PM

I picked up a set of 17 inch ones with a 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern. They appear to have DB stamped on them. Is that "Dodge Brothers"? Any idea of the year/ model?

I picked them up at Carlile, PA sometime around 1997 for $25 for 5. They are in really good shape and look like bad ass. At the time, I was collecting pieces for a bonneville look model A. I still have the pieces...I just didn't do the mail-slot chop.

FrameDragger

11-24-2003, 12:40 PM

zackman

06-08-2006, 01:58 AM

Bondo, according to what I can find, the 5 lug Chevy rims are different, and rare... As of today, I have been unable to find a matching set for the fronts http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif ...

Mike
i JUST PURCHASED 7 OF THESE AND AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THEY BELONG TO.THE ONE STILL HAS A SMALL CHEVY HUBCAP ON IT AND MEASURES APPROX.18 1/2 ACROSS,IS 4 1/2"WIDE AND IS APPROX. 4 1/4" X 5 BOLT PATTERN.Five of them are the same with a 6 x 5 bolt pattern,5 1/2"width and approx.18 3/4"across.The last one is a mopar(i think),it measures 17"across,is 5"wide,and is a 4 1/2" x 5 bolt pattern.Any ideas how to identify?

Radshit

06-08-2006, 02:11 AM

The wheels Framedragger got from me came off the front of a 34 Chevy coupe....the front suspension appeared stock and unmodified...I assumed they were Chevy.....
Framedragger!!! where you been?????.....going to any shows this weekend I'll be up the street from you this weekend....

wheelkid

06-08-2006, 02:42 AM

Something like these??
5 on 5.5 BP 16x4, 5 3/4 Hubcap Hole (32-35 ford wire wheel size)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/JimmyMclean/Jimmys005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/JimmyMclean/Jimmys006.jpg

And they're for sale! I'd like to get $600 for them if you're insterested

Big-Olaf

06-08-2006, 03:01 AM

wheelkid

06-08-2006, 03:08 AM

i could give some slightly used rings but you're on your own for caps

TxRat

06-08-2006, 03:09 AM

talk about grave diggin' :eek:

Nimrod

06-08-2006, 10:58 AM

The ones I run are 16x4.5 with the 5 on 5.5. I think the same ones shown above with a different cap design. Made by Kelsey Hayes.

-Jeff
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/quesus/hotrod003.jpg

wheelkid

06-08-2006, 12:29 PM

The ones I run are 16x4.5 with the 5 on 5.5. I think the same ones shown above with a different cap design. Made by Kelsey Hayes.

-Jeff
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/quesus/hotrod003.jpg

yeah they are the same thing, sorry mine are 16x4.5 too, are yours the ones that the hubcaps are held on by clip? what type of hubcap are you using? I have a few of the clip type ones too

Nimrod

06-08-2006, 01:27 PM

yeah they are the same thing, sorry mine are 16x4.5 too, are yours the ones that the hubcaps are held on by clip? what type of hubcap are you using? I have a few of the clip type ones too

Yeah, five little spring clips on the wheel. I'm using '40-'48 Ford type caps.

302GMC

06-08-2006, 01:47 PM

5 on 5 1/2" pattern artillery wheel, 15" & 16", used on a few series, but not all, '36 Buick and '36 Chrysler. The 5 on 4 1/4" 17" Chevy wheels are '36 Standard and seem common - at least up here. The 6" wide 15" 6 lug are '35 - '42 GMC or Chevy pickup, standard on some models and an option for the rest. The 16" 6 lug are '35-6 Pontiac - often thought to be Chevy. The 17" 6 lug are '35-6 Chev Master or 1/2 ton truck. Then adding to the mix are the aftermarket wheels, trailers, "Jumbo" tire retrofits ...

Dat Dirty Rat

06-08-2006, 01:49 PM

I just came across 2 of those in a junkyard that i set aside along with some bones...I think they will clean up pretty nice..

bonesy

06-08-2006, 02:01 PM

These are 16"x4.5" 5 on 5.5" - They are off a '36 Hudson and use '40 Ford caps . They too use 5 clips to attach the cap. Hope that helps.

Big-Olaf

06-08-2006, 02:32 PM

These are 16"x4.5" 5 on 5.5" - They are off a '36 Hudson and use '40 Ford caps . They too use 5 clips to attach the cap. Hope that helps.
What size tires are you running front and back?

bonesy

06-08-2006, 02:46 PM

What size tires are you running front and back?

Firestone 5.00/5.25-16 in the front and 7.50-16 in the rear.

MIKE-3137

06-08-2006, 04:04 PM

The ones I run are 16x4.5 with the 5 on 5.5. I think the same ones shown above with a different cap design. Made by Kelsey Hayes.

-Jeff
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/quesus/hotrod003.jpg

Wow, Those really look great! (so does the roadster of course)

Okay now I want some too..;)

Would they fit with buick drums?