Hi all, I've been reading the board for a while now but this is my first post. I'm restoring a 29U coupe. I also have a 67 Satellite that will get some attention once the coupe is road worthy. Does anyone know if a 29U came with wire spoked rims? Mine has wood spoked rims but I have a chance to get some wire spoked with good tires on them that are said to come from a 29 Plymouth. I'd like to have wheels to put on the car while I restore the wood spokes.
ski
Wire wheels were optional - but I believe you will need different brake drums. Don't quote me on that but think I'm right...
Ski,
The Plymouth Master Parts List shows a different brake drum for wire wheels.? Group 22-B Brake Drums:
??Wheel brake drum (wire wheel) ? Q, U after Y-024-PW U.S. Built and all Canadian built, 30-U up to 1558001 and also cars listed in Note 1.? and 2 group 22A and except cars listed in note 3? Group No. 3 group 22-A US built and up to 92002587 Canadian built is part number 44009.??
The book lists 4 pages of different combinations of drums and wheels.? Mostly in the 30-U category but there were still many versions.? Just a caution.!!!? ?4 or 5 hole drums seem to be an important item.
Jim B. is correct.., If you can also get the drums this might be best.? I have had trouble with 29 wood wheels.., in that they fit my car but my split rims didn?t fit the wheel and I had to modify the position of the tire fill tube hole.
1929 Plymouth Salesmen Data Book:
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Good Luck,? Chet?
Maybe someone else can give you advice on this conversion.? I have no experience.