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One frequently sees both "Budd" style and "Wire" wheels on 1935/36 (first series '36 was essentially a '35). Were "wire" wheels offered by the factory for 1936 half tonners?
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 | Good question. Most factory brochures and early pics I see of 36 low cabs have artillery wheels. And 35 have wire, but I haven't seen any original factory pics of 36 high cabs. My high cab came with (not saying originally) some generic Steele wheels but I swapped them out for some nice wire wheels which ironically came off a low cab. The seller claimed they were original. I would like to locate a sales brochure (if any) of ealy 36 half tons.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Yes, wires were available on the trucks, fellow that may be on here has them on his 36. I'll try and find the photo of his truck for you. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 | I echo what others have said, Wire Wheels were standard issue on 1935 1/2 ton trucks. The 1936 Hi Cab came from the factory with Wire Wheels, the Lo Cab came with Artillery Wheels. Either wheel could be ordered as an accessory to what was standard issue. They share the same wire wheel with the 1934 and 1935 Master cars (6-lug). Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 |
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