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Chip Moore
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What do I have here

Post by Chip Moore » Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:56 pm

I purchased this split-rim wheel from a local auction, thinking it was probably for a Model TT given the 1/2" wide dual key slots. The wheel measure 23" in diameter and the rim 2". The hubs are 6" in diameter and appear threaded for a Model T hub cover.
Any ideas? Rarity/Vaue?
Thanks, Chip
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speedytinc
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Re: What do I have here

Post by speedytinc » Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:09 pm

You did not hit the lottery.
This is a common, early version of a model T demount-able wheel '19,20
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Re: What do I have here

Post by Scott_Conger » Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:27 pm

John's right, and Given that it is a loose-lug wheel, the overwhelming likelihood it is a common Kelsey Wheel

It's value is what you paid for it. Hopefully, you needed it.
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Chip Moore
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Re: What do I have here

Post by Chip Moore » Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:33 pm

Thanks for your reply. No, I don't need it, but for $22 I couldn't pass it up.
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Re: What do I have here

Post by Scott_Conger » Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:52 pm

I have a friend who used one to create the top platform for a glass table (with hole in center for the hub) for a nice drink table for his Man-Cave. Looks great!

Perhaps you can find some interesting and useful thing, too... ;)
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Re: What do I have here

Post by CudaMan » Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:22 pm

Yep, Kelsey front wheel, maybe someone on the forum will contact you offering to buy it (not me, my '24 has Hayes wheels). :)
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Re: What do I have here

Post by Allan » Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:51 am

Chip, others have identified the wheel for you, but no-one pointed out that it is not for a split rim. It takes a clincher rim with no mounting lugs. The only model T wood wheel which takes a split rim is the 21" wheel on the 26-7 improved model T. Nice find though. May be Canadian if the spokes taper differently at the hub.

Allan from down under.
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Re: What do I have here

Post by Chip Moore » Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:37 am

Thanks for the info. I was actually just online looking for wagon wheel chandelier ideas and may do something with it without damaging it. I'm new to the Model T family and am in the learning mode.
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Re: What do I have here

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:47 am

Chip Moore wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:37 am
 Thanks for the info. I was actually just online looking for wagon wheel chandelier ideas and may do something with it without damaging it. I'm new to the Model T family and am in the learning mode.
Welcome Chip!
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Re: What do I have here

Post by JohnM » Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:22 pm

Chip Moore wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:37 am
 Thanks for the info. I was actually just online looking for wagon wheel chandelier ideas and may do something with it without damaging it. I'm new to the Model T family and am in the learning mode.
Welcome Chip, great idea! You could mount four or five headlight buckets pointing down and hang it by an old wishbone. :D
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Re: What do I have here

Post by speedytinc » Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:24 pm

They make neat wall clocks.
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