Oldskool 6,640 #1 Posted February 19, 2020 I picked these up the other day. They are 4.00-18 with a 1' bore. I would like to make something to tow behind the RJ or the Speedex. it could be something useful or something just for fun. I have a few trailers already, not saying I don't need another but I'm just looking for something not so plain or ordinary. Throw some ides at me and pics if you have them. Don't let these wheels just sit in my shed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #3 Posted February 19, 2020 I guess an idea would be to ship them to me in nj? I picture I nice aged oak pull behind cart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #4 Posted February 19, 2020 Just now, jabelman said: I guess an idea would be to ship them to me in nj? I picture I nice aged oak pull behind cart I think I am going to get alot of responses like your first one. lol Pic of the type of cart? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #5 Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) overhead light / chandelier base for an upright lamp / light hose reel electric cord reel base for table table top ? legs / sides for table legs / sides for bench ( still thinkin ) Edited February 19, 2020 by tom2p 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #6 Posted February 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, tom2p said: overhead light / chandelier base for an upright lamp / light hose reel base for table legs / sides for table legs / sides for bench ( still thinkin ) All very interesting ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #7 Posted February 19, 2020 have @ebinmaine take it Owl head maybe they will fit on some old biplane? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #8 Posted February 19, 2020 Cart !!! Yes cart!!! CART! Did l mention a cart !! l LOVE THOSE WHEELS !!! Have you gone to get em yet??!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #9 Posted February 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, jabelman said: have @ebinmaine take it Owl head maybe they will fit on some old biplane? I like yer thinking but I'm NOT letting those outta my hands if I ever catch 'em... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #10 Posted February 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Cart !!! Yes cart!!! CART! Did l mention a cart !! l LOVE THOSE WHEELS !!! Have you gone to get em yet??!! The deal is sealed. @The Tool Crib Pics or cart? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #11 Posted February 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Oldskool said: The deal is sealed. @The Tool Crib Pics or cart? I want to see a cart come out of this one those wheels are so dang cool! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #12 Posted February 19, 2020 Im visioning a low rider trailer! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #13 Posted February 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Im visioning a low rider trailer! Hmmmm keep going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #14 Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, tom2p said: overhead light / chandelier... Those are far too good to make art out of.. Just sayin! I'd build a small trailer meant for pulling around a second tractor at shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #15 Posted February 20, 2020 Oldskool strait axle from say an old chevy van . If.... this can be found! Man that would be cool! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #16 Posted February 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, ZXT said: Those are far too good to make art out of.. Just sayin! I'd build a small trailer meant for pulling around a second tractor at shows. Well I could use the RJ to tow the Speedex around 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #17 Posted February 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Oldskool strait axle from say an old chevy van . If.... this can be found! Man that would be cool! I actually have a Model A Ford front axle, 2 1941 Ford axles and a 1932 ford axle just hanging around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #18 Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Oldskool said: I actually have a Model A Ford front axle, 2 1941 Ford axles and a 1932 ford axle just hanging around Even better! Sounds like a nice stock pile of parts. Might make a nice horse hauler! I remember back in the day these wheels would be on the front of a drag car either a van or an old Ford. Edited February 20, 2020 by The Tool Crib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #19 Posted February 20, 2020 I'd hate to cut up a good axle, assuming you wanted it narrower than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #20 Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Even better! Sounds like a nice stock pile of parts. Might make a nice horse hauler! I remember back in the day these wheels would be on the front of a drag car either a van or an old Ford. Oh I have all kinds of odd stuff kicking around here. I wish these wheels had bearings in them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #21 Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Oldskool said: Oh I have all kinds of odd stuff kicking around here. I wish these wheels had bearings in them Do you have a way of boring out the wheels? If you did, you could press whatever bearing race and use the factory bearing for whatever spindle you wind up using. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #22 Posted February 20, 2020 No No No leave the axle as is never destroy old parts just ad to them ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #23 Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, ZXT said: I'd hate to cut up a good axle, assuming you wanted it narrower than that. I do have this one to cut up. I think it is a 35 Ford. It has an aftermarket bolt on wagon conversion hitch on it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #24 Posted February 20, 2020 Im with @ZXT If there is a way to bore the centers out to fit bearings on the spindle that would be the way to go. Add bearing race and bearings 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #25 Posted February 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Im with @ZXT If there is a way to bore the centers out to fit bearings on the spindle that would be the way to go. Add bearing race and bearings That would probably be a trip to a machine shop. I think my biggest drill bit is 1 1/2' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
