They were once a common item in all the early Ford catalogs. I haven't seen any for a while...just a flay ring on other side of studs. Danger of cracking late wheels on early drum is MUCH higher than the opposite combo, too.
Another problem is the studs aren't really long enough to get the lugs on fully with the additional ring. People do run them though.
On another recent thread, someone mentioned grinding the nubs off the stock A drums, is that OK and after you do that will the studs be long enough?
I think you would be better to swag in longer studs. I think AA truck studs are longer and available.
Baawaaaaahaaaaaa My mechanicals on this car are as good as gold and I am not changing them in the forceable future.
Seems like rather than use an adapter it might be better to just update the brakes to something that uses later drums.
X2 ... and that is the more traditional approach. My dad got rid of his, then new, 1929 Model A in 1930 or 1931 and he absolutely hated the Ford mechanical brakes. When I started on my first Model A as a teenager around 1960, my dad insisted the first thing I did was to put on hydraulic brakes. IMHO, folks that insist on using that technology on a car they drive in modern day traffic must have a death wish. ...just my opinion.
I have had lots of model a's with and without hyd brakes. The obvious answer is hyd brakes are better. BUT its not what I have in mind for a particular car. Does anyone know of a part available to make it happen?
Either you are leaving something out or you may have a serious problem that you overlooked. The original Model A drums and hubs have a raised area that prevents the newer wheels from seating correctly. Both wheels are 5 on 5 1/2 pattern and the later wheels will appear to fit but may crack and come off later. I show this in detail in an earlier post: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8330045&highlight=stephens#post8330045 Charlie Stephens
You need a 5/16" spacer to "raise up the surface around the studs" where the 40 wheel will locate. Nothing is available. I made mine. Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
The studs are original. There was enough threads engaging. Torqued the wheels to the original spec, which I believe is 55 ft pounds. I drive this car all over the place, recheck torque every so often, never loosened on me. Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad