Model A

[BloodSweat&Whiskey]

I may use an old model A axle for my next project. It is not going to be a high HP project so not worried about breaking it at the moment. One thing I do not know is if the old model A's were hub centric or lug centric. If anyone can confirm that would be great.

BSW

 

[dmw56]

Doesn't matter because you're going to get rid of the A spindle, hubs and mechanical brakes and update it with newer spindles and hydralic brakes anyway. [

 

[BloodSweat&Whiskey]

Sorry should of been more specific. I am all set on the front. I meant the rear end. I have been told that if you run a normal wheel you need an adapter for the bolts were not intended to take the weight. The extended hub surface should. Please let me know if that is correct.

BSW

 

[BigIrish]

The old model a wheels centered themselves on the hub. The bolts don't take any weight. Supposedly you can use these wheels on later juice brake hubs if you get the spacer/adapter. The reason is not because of centering, its because the juice brake hubs do not fit flush up against the back of model a wheels. There is a small space in the center, so when you crank down the lug nuts, you can crack the center part of the wheel.

I think just about everyone will say that using model A wheels is not a great idea from a safety perspective. Although Model As weighed almost 3000lbs and had brakes good enough to lock all 4 wheels at highway speed...so I don't know. Im sure they won't take much cornering force though.

 

[R Pope]

A "normal" wheel doesn't work well on an A hub. The raised center piece stresses the center hole, causing the wheel to crack. Just the opposite of using Ford wires on later hubs, where a spacer is needed to take the place of the raised bit.