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Guadamo ![]() Bronze Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2020 Location: Michigan Points: 5 |
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I have a AC B tractor that I bought from my neighbor about 12 or so yrs ago that has spoke wheels on the front wheels , the tractor has serial number 2876 , I have seen several b Allis chalmers but have never seen another like mine can anyone give me some info on the spoke type wheels.
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Boss Man ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 03 Mar 2018 Location: Greenleaf, WI Points: 617 |
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Probably came with steel wheels. They cut the outer wheel off and welded a regular rim to it to convert to rubber. A pic would be help full
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Bill Long ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Points: 4556 |
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This was also done with some WWII steel wheeled tractors. Frankly, after WWII we usually junked the steel wheels and replaced them with rubber tired wheels and rims. Whoever did this apparently did a good welding job. Take good care of my favorite. I too would like to see a picture. Good Luck! Bill Long
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WF owner ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Bombay NY Points: 5012 |
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I have two steeled wheel B's (one has been parted out) that both have the spoke wheels with rubber tires. The "experts" on here tell me they were never made by AC, but I find it odd that I have two with exactly the same wheels. If they were conversions, whoever did the conversion was a real good welder !
I will try to find some pictures to post.
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B26240 ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: mn Points: 3865 |
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Look real close where the spokes are attached to the rim, you should easily tell if they were welded on to rim after the steel rim was cut off.
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Guadamo ![]() Bronze Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2020 Location: Michigan Points: 5 |
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I kinda think that is the case the wheels look like they are welded to a rim , in fact one of the rims rusted thru and I got a friend that is said he would fix them for me if I buy some new rings/rims
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CTuckerNWIL ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: NW Illinois Points: 22825 |
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Allis didn't make the round spoke wheels. They were a purchased finished part and had a steel wheel. The spokes were riveted into the steel wheels from the manufacturer, with no welding involved. It's real easy to see that a rubber tire rim is welded on to the spokes.
In this picture you can see how the spokes are swedged in place. ![]() |
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Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
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WF owner ![]() Orange Level ![]() Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Bombay NY Points: 5012 |
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Are you sure rubber tires weren't a choice with these rims? I have four of them that look exactly like the one in the photo.
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CTuckerNWIL ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: NW Illinois Points: 22825 |
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I would bet my paycheck, that your spokes are welded to the rubber tired rims. That never happened in production. |
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Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
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Guadamo ![]() Bronze Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2020 Location: Michigan Points: 5 |
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Guadamo ![]() Bronze Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jan 2020 Location: Michigan Points: 5 |
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I'll try to get a close up later of the rims....thanks to all
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Brian G. NY ![]() Orange Level ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: 12194 Points: 2259 |
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On page 55 of the "Bible" (Norm Swinford's Book) there is a picture of a war model B with steel wheels with this caption:
"Although the Model B was specifically designed for rubber tires, this 1942 model did not get an exemption from serving on steel wheels in World War II. As soon as ties becamed available, most war tractors had their wheels cut down and rims welded on." So.....I guess it would be fairly common to see wheels welded up as seen in CTucker's picture.
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