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john charlton · 08-19-2020, 03:32 AM

I have an mid 1929 AA truck where the worm drive axle has been replaced by the later bevel axle . This seems to have been a fairly common retro fit . It is mentioned in the Service Bulletins . It has wire wheels so the wheel hub is not supported by the drum there being a gap of about 1/4" . It looks like this was done many years ago but only one wheel has weld repairs . I could put BUDD wheels on the back for more safety but the truck would look odd with the mismatch . Do most people drive on with no ill effects or is there a spacer that has been made up or could be bought back in the day ? .Just wondered if any Barner has done this ? .I could put BUDD wheels on the front and would they fit safely ? Thank you for any suggestions .

John in very high winds storm on the way Suffolk County England .

08-19-2020, 03:32 AM	#1
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,373	AA Truck rear axle question . I have an mid 1929 AA truck where the worm drive axle has been replaced by the later bevel axle . This seems to have been a fairly common retro fit . It is mentioned in the Service Bulletins . It has wire wheels so the wheel hub is not supported by the drum there being a gap of about 1/4" . It looks like this was done many years ago but only one wheel has weld repairs . I could put BUDD wheels on the back for more safety but the truck would look odd with the mismatch . Do most people drive on with no ill effects or is there a spacer that has been made up or could be bought back in the day ? .Just wondered if any Barner has done this ? .I could put BUDD wheels on the front and would they fit safely ? Thank you for any suggestions . John in very high winds storm on the way Suffolk County England .