WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
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WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
WTB Metal Tire tube valves with all the mounting hardware also bridge washers need to have the dimple not flat bottom please. Looking to purchase 5.
PM me please
Thanks
PM me please
Thanks
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
BTT
Hello
Still looking for metal tire tube valve stems.
I have wooden wheels, 30x3.5 tires. 1925 roadster
This is my first time using the classifieds. If I'm doing something wrong excuse my ignorance.
Thanks
Hello
Still looking for metal tire tube valve stems.
I have wooden wheels, 30x3.5 tires. 1925 roadster
This is my first time using the classifieds. If I'm doing something wrong excuse my ignorance.
Thanks
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
Your post is fine, it's just that original, correct size metal stems are getting hard to find, especially as a set of five. Most of the folks who run them
on their cars have had to build up a set piecemeal over time. The valve stem caps and dust covers are reasonably available, but the metal stems and correct bridge washers can be a real challenge. Go to swap meets once they resume and be prepared to dig through boxes and coffee cans of random valve parts. The correct parts sometimes show up on ebay, but usually as a few nuggets in an otherwise useless collection of random other parts.
Seems odd considering the number of Model Ts and associated tubes that were made over the years, but that's the way it is these days. Be patient and persistent and you too will eventually be able to build up a set of five for your car.
on their cars have had to build up a set piecemeal over time. The valve stem caps and dust covers are reasonably available, but the metal stems and correct bridge washers can be a real challenge. Go to swap meets once they resume and be prepared to dig through boxes and coffee cans of random valve parts. The correct parts sometimes show up on ebay, but usually as a few nuggets in an otherwise useless collection of random other parts.
Seems odd considering the number of Model Ts and associated tubes that were made over the years, but that's the way it is these days. Be patient and persistent and you too will eventually be able to build up a set of five for your car.
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
Thanks Mark.
I have a made in USA tube with a rubber stem that cracked. I ran a post last month.
I'll keep a look out for stems and, Thanks to you, I know my post isn't just floating on the internet.
I have a made in USA tube with a rubber stem that cracked. I ran a post last month.
I'll keep a look out for stems and, Thanks to you, I know my post isn't just floating on the internet.
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
Read the post above. I've been buying them for years at swap meets. I used to find them for a dollar or two, but they are more collectable these days as people are finally starting to realize what they are. Good luck.
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
John, since you have one torn rubber stem tube that you are trying to salvage, I dug through my batch of stem parts and found enough to make one full Schrader 777 stem set. Not NOS quality, but serviceable. I also have one bridge washer nut and four dust covers that are surplus to my needs. See the attached picture. The price for all is $25.00 including USPS Priority shipping.
The covers will need to be cleaned, polished and nickel plated (Caswell makes a nice hobby size nickel plating kit). Note that one of the covers is shorter than the others, it fits a Schrader 888 stem. Since Larry Smith prefers to use 888 stems because they are shorter and lighter, perhaps he will trade you a 777 dust cover for the 888 cover.
If you are interested, PM me with your shipping address and I will reply with payment instructions.
These are my last surplus parts, so no other inquiries from other members please.
The covers will need to be cleaned, polished and nickel plated (Caswell makes a nice hobby size nickel plating kit). Note that one of the covers is shorter than the others, it fits a Schrader 888 stem. Since Larry Smith prefers to use 888 stems because they are shorter and lighter, perhaps he will trade you a 777 dust cover for the 888 cover.
If you are interested, PM me with your shipping address and I will reply with payment instructions.
These are my last surplus parts, so no other inquiries from other members please.
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
I gladly spent the $ for Blockley inner tubes. Metal stem as originals.
https://www.blockleytyre.com/product/30x3-5-inner-tube
https://www.blockleytyre.com/product/30x3-5-inner-tube
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
"Metal stem as originals".
Schrader 777 size, or the larger diameter Schrader 725 size like the metal stem tubes available from the other vendors? Inquiring minds need to know!
Schrader 777 size, or the larger diameter Schrader 725 size like the metal stem tubes available from the other vendors? Inquiring minds need to know!
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
Mark, just sent PM
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
The stem and parts are sold to John, thanks MTFCA!
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
BTT
Hello again all,
I'm still looking for Schrader 777 valves.
With the help and generosity of a club member and an eBay purchase I am now only in need of 3 valves. I do have a third valve but it looks too rough. I realize how these have become hard to find but I'm trying to save tubes made in the USA with cracked leaking rubber stems. So my quest continues
A private message is appreciated
Thank you
John
Hello again all,
I'm still looking for Schrader 777 valves.
With the help and generosity of a club member and an eBay purchase I am now only in need of 3 valves. I do have a third valve but it looks too rough. I realize how these have become hard to find but I'm trying to save tubes made in the USA with cracked leaking rubber stems. So my quest continues
A private message is appreciated
Thank you
John
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
I see a Model t Schrader stem on ebay now.
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
Yes, it is a Schrader 888 stem (same diameter and thread as a 777, but a bit shorter). A 777 rim nut and dust cover will fit and it will look identical to a 777 until the dust cover is removed.
I have no connection to the ad or the seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Model ... Sw~ddfg3F5
I have no connection to the ad or the seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Model ... Sw~ddfg3F5
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
Thanks
I just purchased it.
I've got three searches on ebay for Schrader valves and this didn't show up.
I just purchased it.
I've got three searches on ebay for Schrader valves and this didn't show up.
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Re: WTB: Original metal tire tube valves
I bought some Hartford 30 X 3 tubes with metal stems.
They look thick enough to run a short distance with no tire.
The brass filler cap is slightly smaller and has a special end to remove the valve.
They were also Made in China. Has anyone tried these?
Covid-19 has kept my T in the garage, and I am waiting for two 30 X 3 Riverside tires to go with them.
They look thick enough to run a short distance with no tire.
The brass filler cap is slightly smaller and has a special end to remove the valve.
They were also Made in China. Has anyone tried these?
Covid-19 has kept my T in the garage, and I am waiting for two 30 X 3 Riverside tires to go with them.