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Fritz · 12-16-2023, 12:20 PM

I’m trying to track down a good used rear hub, if they still exist. I assume like most things, the originals will be better than reproduction.

But if I have to go new, I see Speedway, Thompsons Garage, CW Moss, and (and C&G but they’re out of stock) are selling reproduction rear hubs. Thompson’s Garage and CW Moss say theirs are USA made.

Does anyone have any experience or info on the quality of available new hubs?

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...5-BP,8333.html

https://www.thompsonsgarage.com/home...1940-1948.html

https://cwmoss.com/products/rear-wheel-hub-1940-49

petehoovie · 12-16-2023, 12:28 PM

Speedway 1940-Design Early Ford Banjo Rear Axle Wheel Hub, 5 on 5.5 BP

19Fordy · 12-16-2023, 01:13 PM

Give Gary at Cornhuskers Rod and Custom a call (Krylon32 on Fordbarn). He will help you out with what to buy. I bought 1940 rear hubs and drums from him years ago and they still are working fine. I used OEM Ford wheel bearings and have had no problems.
http://cornhuskerrodandcustom.net/

rich b · 12-16-2023, 01:39 PM

The USA hubs are likely Boling Bros; the Speedway hubs are their own and imported.

I haven't directly heard any bad on Speedway's hubs; but I would check them six ways from Sunday based on experience with their drums.

Fritz · 12-16-2023, 01:48 PM

Thanks guys. I’ll talk to the Corn Husker.

Ok, I wondered about Speedway’s source. And I can’t imagine there is more than one USA producer too. People seem to speak well of Boling Bros.

petehoovie · 12-16-2023, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Give Gary at Cornhuskers Rod and Custom a call (Krylon32 on Fordbarn). He will help you out with what to buy. I bought 1940 rear hubs and drums from him years ago and they still are working fine. I used OEM Ford wheel bearings and have had no problems.
http://cornhuskerrodandcustom.net/

34fordy · 12-16-2023, 02:21 PM

Would these hubs work on a 36 if the support rings for the spoke wheels were also used?

Tony, NY · 12-16-2023, 03:35 PM

The Speedway hub takes a larger diameter seal than original Ford. I found that out. So buy spares if you get their hubs.

Krylon32 · 12-16-2023, 04:54 PM

Unfortunately the USA made Boling Brothers hubs I have been selling are out of stock with no availability date. Have you tried Southside? You would be better off doing some hunting and coming up with a pair of originals, they're out there, be patient. I have not had this experience but I've had a couple reports of Speedways front and rear hubs failing. The Chinese made products are just not as good as the USA made ones. Follow that up with some NOS bearings. You won't be sorry.

Fritz · 12-16-2023, 05:29 PM

Thanks Gary. I called earlier but your wife said you had just stepped out. I appreciate the info. I figured originals would be better anyway. Thankfully today I have found some leads on good original hubs.

12-16-2023, 12:20 PM	#1
Fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: From Chicago. Now Nashville Posts: 207	Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? I’m trying to track down a good used rear hub, if they still exist. I assume like most things, the originals will be better than reproduction. But if I have to go new, I see Speedway, Thompsons Garage, CW Moss, and (and C&G but they’re out of stock) are selling reproduction rear hubs. Thompson’s Garage and CW Moss say theirs are USA made. Does anyone have any experience or info on the quality of available new hubs? https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...5-BP,8333.html https://www.thompsonsgarage.com/home...1940-1948.html https://cwmoss.com/products/rear-wheel-hub-1940-49 __________________ Cars and metal rust away and are destroyed, but the Word of God will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35).

12-16-2023, 12:28 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,151	Re: Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? Speedway 1940-Design Early Ford Banjo Rear Axle Wheel Hub, 5 on 5.5 BP __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

12-16-2023, 01:39 PM	#4
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,827	Re: Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? The USA hubs are likely Boling Bros; the Speedway hubs are their own and imported. I haven't directly heard any bad on Speedway's hubs; but I would check them six ways from Sunday based on experience with their drums.

12-16-2023, 01:48 PM	#5
Fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: From Chicago. Now Nashville Posts: 207	Re: Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? Thanks guys. I’ll talk to the Corn Husker. Ok, I wondered about Speedway’s source. And I can’t imagine there is more than one USA producer too. People seem to speak well of Boling Bros. __________________ Cars and metal rust away and are destroyed, but the Word of God will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35).

12-16-2023, 02:21 PM	#7
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 825	Re: Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? Would these hubs work on a 36 if the support rings for the spoke wheels were also used?

12-16-2023, 03:35 PM	#8
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? The Speedway hub takes a larger diameter seal than original Ford. I found that out. So buy spares if you get their hubs.

12-16-2023, 04:54 PM	#9
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? Unfortunately the USA made Boling Brothers hubs I have been selling are out of stock with no availability date. Have you tried Southside? You would be better off doing some hunting and coming up with a pair of originals, they're out there, be patient. I have not had this experience but I've had a couple reports of Speedways front and rear hubs failing. The Chinese made products are just not as good as the USA made ones. Follow that up with some NOS bearings. You won't be sorry.

12-16-2023, 05:29 PM	#10
Fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: From Chicago. Now Nashville Posts: 207	Re: Best Quality 1940 Rear Hub? Thanks Gary. I called earlier but your wife said you had just stepped out. I appreciate the info. I figured originals would be better anyway. Thankfully today I have found some leads on good original hubs. __________________ Cars and metal rust away and are destroyed, but the Word of God will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35).