26 split rim question

[Ken Ehrenhofer]

I am Model A man so I have T question for you guys and I need some help. I am doing some wheels for a 1926 t pickup and the rims are rusty and painted by hand. I am going to sand blast and I was wondering what was the original finish on these?? Where they painted or cadmium plated???
I need one split rim for a spare if some one has one??
The spare as mounted on the running board standing up held in position with a bracket that is missing. Does anyone make this bracket?
Thanks in advance,
Ken

 

[CCWKen]

The hub, spokes and felloes were black but Ford started offering natural colored spokes (varnished) as an option in 1926. The rim was zinc plated. Unless it's a "point" truck, most folks just paint the rims silver. Can't help you with the spare rim--All mine are spoken for. Ford didn't provide for a spare until 1927 for the Roadster Pickup. Many dealers installed the Y-bracket from other models on a flanged post or used an after-market carrier. Snyder's sells the 27 style post but it's mighty pricey and you'll still have to find a Y-bracket. You might be better off making your own.

 

[Deluxe Coupe Chris]

I have a spare 26-27 "Y" bracket and some rims if needed.

 

[Ken Ehrenhofer]

Thanks for a quick reply. I need the rim and the y fitting but what else do i need after I have the y fitting?? Is there a picture some where???
Thanks again,
Ken

 

[tmodelman]

'27 factory flange post carrier bolts to the running board, and the upper post bolts to the top prop nut. The Y just bolts to the flange, this pic shows a wire wheel that bolts directly to the flange.

Lang's sells a good repro of this post carrier.

 

[Jack Innes]

The "Y" is very likely the same one used on 26/27 roadsters & tourings with split rims. The "Y" fastens on with the same 3 bolts that would hold a wire wheel. There are 2 sizes of "Y" pieces though - you need the one for the 21" wheels (split rims).
It looks like between Chris, above & Lang's you are ready to go.

 

[CCWKen]

These photos are from Bruce McCalley's "Model T Ford - The Car That Changed The World". It shows the post used for 27 Roadsters and Pickups. At nearly $500 from the vendors, it sure better be a dandy. The second photo shows the top of the post mounted to the top bow mount.

 

[Deluxe Coupe Chris]

The "Y" bracket that I have is for a 21 inch split rim and should bolt up to the bracket pictured above.

Below is a picture of a 27 Tudor with the spare installed.

 

[Ken Ehrenhofer]

Thanks again for all your help I am learning lots from you guys,
Ken