Incorrectly mounted Spare Wheels on 1932-1935 Fords

[DavidG]

Trevor,
You seem to be missing a larger issue given that the majority of the photos of spare tires that you have posted have the incorrect (non-original) valve stems. That suggests all five (or six in some cases) inner tubes have the wrong valve stems. Doesn't that make that "error" five or six times more important than the clocking of the spare wheel mounting?

[koates]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Trevor,
You seem to be missing a larger issue given that the majority of the photos of spare tires that you have posted have the incorrect (non-original) valve stems. That suggests all five (or six in some cases) inner tubes have the wrong valve stems. Doesn't that make that "error" five or six times more important than the clocking of the spare wheel mounting?

David, I would think that most early Ford cars in Australia at least have the modern rubber valve stems fitted because of the difficulty and cost involved in procuring the metal Schrader ones. So not really an issue for most owners and restorers of these vehicles. Having the correct original type shiny nickel valve stems is less important than the bottom of the spare wheel hub rusting out. Regards, Kevin.