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Where can I get front wheel bearings for my 1927 coupe?

I have always found them listed by the various vendors of Model T Parts. Chaffin's Garage in Corona, Ca, Langs Old Car Parts Massachusetts, Snyders. And others.
Norm

Start with Rock Auto. The best price will be there if they're in stock. If they're out, call the other dealers in new parts.

**Model T Haven, KS (620) 365-6709 modelthaven@nautilus.net

*Lang’s, MA (978) 297-1919 www.modeltford.com

*Bob’s, IL (815) 633-7244 ModelT2001@comcast.net

*Snyder’s, OH (330) 549-5313 don@snydersantiqueauto.com

*Chaffin’s, CA (951) 735-4791 www.chaffinsgarage.com

**Ron Paetz, Lone Pine Enterprises, WI (608) 604-7534 lonepine@mwt.net

**Julius & Marvin Neunhoffer, TX (830) 257-8168 9hoffer@maverickbbs.com

**Dave Huson, 2116 Charro Ave. Longmont, Co. 80504
Phone 313-774-9246
email modelt112@msn.com

**Bob Hagelgantz, KS (785) 731-5285 loah@gbta.net

*Birdhaven Vintage Auto Supply, IA (515) 674-3949

*Antique Auto Ranch 2225 N. Dollar Rd. in Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 535-7789

*Andy Loso
323 W MN ST
St Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 293-1953

*Steve's T Works, LLC
Model T Ford Service, Repair, New & Used Parts.
Longbranch, WA
(253) 884-1925

*Smith & Jones
60 Wisconsin Street
West Columbia
SC 29170
(803) 822-4141


* New & refurbished parts (Also used parts not advertised; you have to ask.)
** All or mostly used parts.

i haven't tried this, but perhaps a Google search by Timken number would find some.

As I posted in the second wheel bearing thread, IF the state you live in collects sales taxes on ALL purchases, even those through out of state on line sources like Rock Auto, Rock Auto will NOT ship to that or any state that collects on line sales taxes! They do not want to mess with that hassle. Ask Me How I Know....

mtntee20 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:15 am

As I posted in the second wheel bearing thread, IF the state you live in collects sales taxes on ALL purchases, even those through out of state on line sources like Rock Auto, Rock Auto will NOT ship to that or any state that collects on line sales taxes! They do not want to mess with that hassle. Ask Me How I Know....

Rock Auto works fine in Wisconsin and they charge for / collect state sales tax here.

Only 4 states in the US do not have sales tax and as far as I can tell out of the rest, only a few have not started collecting on internet sales, (Florida just started) how Rock Auto with warehoused located in different parts of the US, could stay in business if they did not comply? Could it be possible that the order was placed when collecting of tax was first implemented, and they were not setup yet for it?

By the way; I have a nice selection of good used outer wheel bearings that have been ultrasonic cleaned. They are $40 each and I will bring them to Hershey. Also have some good used spindle nuts & washers. Will be at space GBL 33. I won’t ship used wheel bearings. You have to buy them in person / pick out the specific ones you want yourself...

I'd say start with Lang's, Snyder's, Chaffin's, etc., and only go to Rock Auto if they are all out of stock. The hobby is able to exist because of those guys. It works against our long-term best interests not to support those who support us, just to save a few cents or bucks.

My 4 cents worth. (inflation) Get the original style. I tried the ones with inserts. The original style are more that worth the price difference.