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JonVivio
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 11:19 am |
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Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:07 pm Posts: 2
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Hello, I live in the St. Louis area. I recently purchased two tires for my 1923DB touring, I am in need of someone to mount these tires 32X4 on my rims. I am at a loss as I can't find anyone who does this. Thank You, Jon
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JimLowery
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:46 pm |
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Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:11 pm Posts: 75
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Hello Jon, what you need is to find someone with a rim retractor / spreader. Are you only looking to hire it done? No modern tire shop will likely own this tool. I had the good fortune of a kind friend who is a Model T guy, he loaned me his tool. Since Fords are more common, I suggest you look for a local Model T club? Or just ask around for a early Ford owner/enthusiast. The rim retractor / spreader is universal, but has to be large enough for our 24" rim. They come in varying sizes. Plunk around on google / youtube for a visual. On youtube if you put in "model T rim spreader" you'll get several vids, and its almost as easy as these videos make it seem!
Ok I'm gonna get a little nosy. Are you also replacing tubes and flaps? Just looking to inspire doing the whole job right at the get-go. I also have a 1923 Touring, I did all five, While they were all broken down I rattle can repainted the rims. And I used the baby powder technique (one of those youtube vids) and it worked great - altho' once mounted the baby powder had a stubborn adherence on my brand new tires, I had to scrub them vigorously to get the powder residue clean. Texas Jim, '23 Touring
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JonVivio
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Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:51 am |
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Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:07 pm Posts: 2
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Jim Lowery, Thank you very much!! I took your advise and found a Model T guy that just happened to be less than 4 miles from me. I am replacing tubes and the inner liners. I just inherited the car six months ago. when I was a youngster growing up in Pa. the guy across the street ,was restoring the Dodge. I would go over and help him anytime I saw his garage light was on, he was so patient, I learned a lot both about cars and some life lessons along with a life long passion for prewar cars. well I am 60 now and he is 87. Six months ago I got a surprise call from Phil he stated that he has not driven the car in three years and he would like me to have it, I was so thrilled and grateful. I am only replacing the back tires now as the others look good and the two tires, tubes and liners were $800,00
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JimLowery
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Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:48 pm |
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Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:11 pm Posts: 75
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What a heart warming story! I had similar story several years ago, I was restoring a '52 Chevy 5-window pickup, and I adopted a semi retired old mechanic, or I should say he adopted me, passed along some of his life long wisdom.
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natbradshaw
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:04 pm |
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Joined: Wed May 27, 2020 4:56 am Posts: 72 Location: maine
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JonVivio I have a 16th edition/1932 copy of Dyke's Automobile encyclopedia which has good tire changing instructions for split rims on page 600. I don't see a way to attach it here but could scan and email it if you'd like.
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DougWalters
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:08 pm |
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Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2020 1:56 pm Posts: 97
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There is an entire Dyke's manual scanned on the internet. I don't know what edition but most information is cumulative in them. I would not have thought to look there.
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MarkGregush
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 1:00 pm |
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Joined: Sun Jul 14, 2019 5:17 am Posts: 34 Location: Portland Oregon
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It is online here, just look in the menu at the bottom.
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