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[/attachment]I have 2 buffalo wire wheels good shape (tire on one is 30 x 3 1/2 ) are these worth anything? they look good enough to use...look solid....need blasting to make really nice...
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Re: wire wheels
Literally worth their weight in gold. Like seriously
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Re: wire wheels
I don't know about gold... maybe silver...
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Re: wire wheels
a picture may produce a golden nugget
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Re: wire wheels
would you like to sell them ?
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Re: wire wheels
What is that other wire wheel lurking in the background thru the doorway?
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Re: wire wheels
You need the hubs on which they mount, and the hubcaps. Then you need to closely inspect the beads on the rims. These an just as easily be rusted away like standard Ford clincher rims. That would mean finding replacement rims and a new set of spokes to rebuild them. The value of your nugget will depend on these factors.
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anyone want to guess what they are worth????? I have no idea.....thanks
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Re: wire wheels
Reproductions (made by member) listed for $550 in 2019 viewtopic.php?t=8037
Listing on https://forums.aaca.org/topic/339315-ra ... -and-hubs/
Very rare and nice set of 21 inch buffalo wire wheels. They are in phenomenal shape. They come with a complete set of hubs and lock nuts. Firestone whitewalls are older but still soft and not weather cracked asking $6000
Listing on https://forums.aaca.org/topic/339315-ra ... -and-hubs/
Very rare and nice set of 21 inch buffalo wire wheels. They are in phenomenal shape. They come with a complete set of hubs and lock nuts. Firestone whitewalls are older but still soft and not weather cracked asking $6000
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Re: wire wheels
There are some wheels that can be run reliably in original condition... if all the spokes are still tight and there is not too much rust in the rims, wheels can be cleaned up and painted, and perform reliably for many years.
The big unknown is how much rust is between the spoke nipples and the rim dimples. This rust can build up and make the spokes feel tight at first... but after driving on the wheels, the rust layer can break down and reveal the true condition of the wheel... loose!
Price... your guess is as good as mine...?
The big unknown is how much rust is between the spoke nipples and the rim dimples. This rust can build up and make the spokes feel tight at first... but after driving on the wheels, the rust layer can break down and reveal the true condition of the wheel... loose!
Price... your guess is as good as mine...?
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Re: wire wheels
Most of the wires I see are too far gone for economical restoration to safe use considering that there are new excellent T quality ones available.
I'm leery of all of them.
I'm leery of all of them.
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Re: wire wheels
what you see is many many coats of chipped paint....the wheels are in great shape...spokes are tight and solid.....
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Re: wire wheels
My guess would be maybe $500 a wheel without hubs and caps, if you do a full restoration on each; sandblasting, replacing the rim and any spokes if needed, and a good coat of paint. If you’re not going to do the work, then the price should be less.
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Re: wire wheels
Randy, the photos of the rims show they are good, at that point at least. No sharp edges, no rust in the rim base. If the rest of th rim is like that, you have a good pair. To some one needing them they will have extra value. Now you just need to find that someone.
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Re: wire wheels
That rim looks very nice! If it’s that good all around... it would probably clean up nicely
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Re: wire wheels
they are better than the photo..........these were in dry storage
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Re: wire wheels
I am planning to attend The Luray Swap Meet and can deliver the wheels to the meet...I need wood wheels , 21" rims, a frame any year, used tires, tubes, drive shaft, front and rear springs, rear end none of which need to be anywhere close perfect....I want to build a T flat wagon to pull grandkids around the farm with my T truck...what do you have to trade???????
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Re: wire wheels
I have a rear end assembly with the driveshaft and everything attached and springs on it, they are rusty, but probably work for a trailer. I also have a front axle with some rusty springs on it. Just curious, why would you want the drive shaft on a trailer?
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Re: wire wheels
radius rod support!
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Re: wire wheels
jonah, sent you e-mail rl
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I am going to have these sandblast should I have them primed or bring to swap meet bare metal? these will be for sale or trade for T parts....any questions PM me here or e-mail me...
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Re: wire wheels
Definitely prime them. They will rust while you look at them otherwise. I'd use primer/surfacer suitable for lacquer. Then you have a base for both lacquer or enamel. It is still a porous coating, and they should be finish coated as soon as possible.
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Randy, if that is your sandblast result, don't worry about priming them. It shows how good the rims are, and that is a benefit when selling.They will need a much more thorough clean-up before painting.
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Re: wire wheels
Hi From Iowa1 I am interested in the Buffalo Wheels for spares - Depends on what you will consider for fair price? Thanks John
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