Model T Ford Forum: What the...!?!?!
Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2018: What the...!?!?!
Can anybody explain what's going on here? All four wheels were like this.
Simple case of a lack of knowledge. Did you give the owner an education?
I didn't see anybody around.
Oops, that'll cost some judging points.
Probably another NTB installment, probably charged extra for new valve stems and road hazard protection.
It keeps the valve stem from sucking into the rim at speeds over 125 mph.
I'm guessing they forgot to put them inside first & didn't want to leave them off.
Isn't Stupid self-correcting? This looks like a case where the person installing the metal stem tubes was simply unfamiliar with the process and did not have a mentor.
Looks like they tried that bridge washer on the other way but didn't like how it was digging into the felloe. Good call.
One good hard stop and they'll be trying it again !!
That's the correct set up if the wheel wood is red oak. Possibly owner does not know s/he has hickory wheels????