Has anyone seen this type of wheel?
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jaybee47
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Has anyone seen this type of wheel?
Anyone know the brand/manufacturer of this wheel? The bolt mounting holes are different in that it has slots. One of the the clamps is marked Jaxson. Other clamps are not marked. Also if anyone has an identical wheel for sale, I would be interested in buying it. If 2 are available, I'll buy both. Clamps too. Any info is appreciated.
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Re: Has anyone seen this type of wheel?
Jaxon (spelled about three different ways) manufactured a lot of wheels for General Motors, a few other manufacturers, and even after-market for almost any car. I don't think they ever sold directly to Ford, however, I have seen few of their wheels over the years that appeared to have been manufactured for the model T.
Some speculation. Ford was a bit slow at adopting new ideas that weren't his. The new 'balloon' tires were such a change, and began seriously hitting the market in 1923. I suspect several wheel manufacturers offered 'balloon' tire wheels for the model T, including Jaxon, by 1924.
Occasionally, era photos can be found showing non-Ford 21 inch balloon tires and wheels on 1920s model Ts.
The slots for the lugs to catch in look very much like the ones on Jaxon wheels used by General Motors.
Some speculation. Ford was a bit slow at adopting new ideas that weren't his. The new 'balloon' tires were such a change, and began seriously hitting the market in 1923. I suspect several wheel manufacturers offered 'balloon' tire wheels for the model T, including Jaxon, by 1924.
Occasionally, era photos can be found showing non-Ford 21 inch balloon tires and wheels on 1920s model Ts.
The slots for the lugs to catch in look very much like the ones on Jaxon wheels used by General Motors.
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Re: Has anyone seen this type of wheel?
Jay,
Are the lugs and valve stem hole the same as Ford? If not it might be a Chebby wheel.
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Are the lugs and valve stem hole the same as Ford? If not it might be a Chebby wheel.
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Re: Has anyone seen this type of wheel?
There are several Jaxson claps styles . Best to post a picture of what you have.
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