Wheel options

[jr1983]

I have a 1937 A. Its in very rough shape, but my little girl
wants to restore it with me and I dont feel like theres
something I can pass on. Shes five. Shes also been after
me to do this for over a year or so I guess its time to roll
with it. Anyway the machine has 12 spline rear axles. It
originally had steel that was cut off and the rims have
since rotted out. Did they offer cast iron wheel centers in
1937? I can weld a rim on the spokes but it would be a lot
easier and more usable With cast centers. I probably will
not do a museum quality job on this as we will use it for
some things probably raking hay. If cast centers were not
offered in 37 however I will just will new rims on the
spokes. What are yalls thoughts?

 

[WTW]

Most these that had cast were 36 wheels. The originals are just as rare as spoke wheels. You could put later cast and 38 tires on it but need the 12 spline hubs to bolt into the cast wheel centers. If you could find a set of 12 spline nine bolt hubs would be the easiest way to go as 9 bolt wheels are used on many brands and are more readily available in many rim widths / tire size options.

 

[Mark-Ia]

www. jdparts.com for a free online parts book

 

[HFP]

To put cast iron on that tractor with 12 spline axles you will need the A2994R bolt in hubs with B1961R clamps. With those hubs you can either run the early AA3816R (A3149R when bare) 36 inch cast center (can still run a 38 inch tire if you get 'deep drop' wheels) or the later style 38 inch cast center that takes the more common 'double bevel' wheel.