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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Spare Wheel (tread) Cover 1934

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D.J.Minnett

07-01-2018 @ 6:20 AM

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I think I have a 1934 Ford Spare Wheel (tread) cover in very good condition and suitable for easy restoration, but before I advertise it for sale I wish to positively identify the cover as being correct. I note the differences between the 1934 (wide) centre band and 1933 (narrow) centre band). If I post photos of the cover and give dimensions etc., is there a knowledgeable V8'er out there who will be kind enough to give an opinion?

Many thanks.

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07-01-2018 @ 2:09 PM

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In terms of dimensions, the U.S. versions of the '33 and '34 steel spare tire covers are same. The face plates are identical, but the '33 band around the tire tread has a stainless steel molding on the crown of the band and the '34 band has no molding. Perhaps you are thinking of the dimensional difference between the '34 band and the '35-'36 version which also lacks a molding, but is wider to accommodate the 6.00-16 tires used starting with the '35 models.

As you suggest, a photo or two of what you have will help.

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VT/JeffH

07-02-2018 @ 5:49 AM

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D.J.Minnett said: "...If I post photos of the cover and give dimensions etc., is there a knowledgeable V8'er out there who will be kind enough to give an opinion? "

Heh heh, try to find one that won't! You might even find a few unknowledgeable ones too.

Gentle reminder, this forum supports one photo per post, so it may take more than one post to give us the look we'll need to give your ID.

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07-03-2018 @ 5:00 AM

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Hi 3w2 and JeffH.

Thanks both for the replies.

I have attached a photo of the tread cover showing the base clip. The outside diameter of the cover is 27ins. and the band width is 1 1/8ins.

Hoping this is 1934 as I thought.

Regards. Dave M.

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07-03-2018 @ 5:07 AM

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Hi Again 3w2 and JeffH.

I have now attached a photo of the entire tread cover.

Regards. Dave M.

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07-03-2018 @ 5:16 PM

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I'm sure that you meant that the band width was something much wider than 1 1/8". Without that correct dimension, your photos leave open the possibility that it is a '35-'36 band.

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07-04-2018 @ 11:07 AM

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I think we're getting closer. What is this dimension?

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07-04-2018 @ 11:30 AM

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I just found a document that might save us time. It's from the fabulous Don Rogers, thank you Don sir!

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07-04-2018 @ 8:08 PM

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Thanks to Don's illustration and VT/JeffH's sharing of it, if your outer band is less than 5.75 inches, then you likely have the '34 version.

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07-05-2018 @ 1:16 AM

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Hi 3w2 and JeffH.

Thanks again for all your excellent replies.

I have checked against 'Don's' chart and dimensions are as follows:

A = 27.38"
B = 2"
C = 82.82"
D = 5.75"

According to Don's chart this gives possibilities of it being either 48-1395-B, 67-1395-A or 68-1395.

The width of the pressed radial 'hump' or 'band' in the centre (correct English spelling by the way) of 'D' is 1.125" wide which I guess is now the deciding factor.

Back to you guys for the final word!

I have been an EFV8CA member since 1974 and I don't remember any features on the different wheel covers ever being in The V8 Times, so this subject is becoming quite interesting!

I also don't remember ever seeing a wheel cover for sale in the 'classified ads', so an indication of a fair price would be appreciated if you can do that also.

Thanks again (and don't forget to cheer for England in the football 'World Cup' on Saturday).

For fun, a photo of my '36 Model Y in film work being driven by actor Jeremy Irons attached.

ATB
Dave

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