WANTED 1938 - 1940 75 series or 90 series wheels, six lug

[Cadillac Kid]

Could use as many as six of these.  I have three cars (all '38 90 series) with empty side mounts on each.  I guess I should be looking for other stuff but it bothers me to walk past these cars every day and see the empty spare wheel wells.   Might be the same wheels used on earlier or later cars, but I don't know.  They have SIX lugs. 

[Classic]

I believe your bolt circle is 6x6" and 38-40 wheels are unique for 75 and 90 series.  38-40 wheels will work on a '37 but not vice versa.  I believe some farm tractors use 6x6" wheels, so you might want to visit some farm tractor dealers.  Let us know what you find out.

[Cadillac Kid]

What kind of tractors?  I have two 1940 era IH's and that is the extent of my tractor knowledge.  I see that Coker sells steel wheels that are 6-lug, 6x5.5 I think.  I need to check my wheels.  Thanks...

[Steve Passmore]

Problem with tractor wheels is they don't usually clear the brake drum, I am going through the very same problem looking for 6x6x16 for my 1936  70 series just to use as slave wheels while mine are being worked on, I have two on at the moment from a tractor but had to use them inside out because of the drum, certainly wouldn't want to drive on them.

[Classic]

Here's a 6x6" Kubota:  http://www.dealsinapinch.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=A-70000-00028&cvsfa=3440&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=412d37303030302d3030303238&gclid=CKfCyaW4xrQCFelFMgodS20Aew
As Steve says, drum clearance could be a problem.

[Stinson]

I have a set of six wheels that I would consider selling to you. Four are mounted and two are not. Currently I'm only using two as spair tires to hold the covers in place in the wheel wells because my new wheels are a little too large to fit in the wells but will soon adjust them so they will fit.

These wheels are 6 on 6 lug 16 inch wheels for the large series 75/85 1937 Cadillac. They are 5.00 x 16, drop center rim and should be part numbers 1421208 for tires 7.50 x 16 inch.

Cadillac 1938 75, 90 are also 5.00 x 16 drop center rims part numbers 1426271 for tires 7.50 x 16, Royal or Firestone 6-ply.

I would sell all six for $1,650 if youy are interested.

Please see attached photos.

Thank you,
Ty Stinson
CLC22330

[Stinson]

Forgot to mention that the four mounted wheels have been sandblasted, primed, painted black and then red, tires mounted with new innertubes, and ballanced. The other two wheels have been dismounted only.
Thank you,
Ty Stinson
CLC22330

[Classic]

Ty,  if these are true 1937 wheels, they will not work on a 1938-40.  The 1937 wheels have an inward bent lip on the large center hole in the wheel to center the wheel on the hub.  For 1938-40, the lip is bent outward.  But it might be possible to machine the lip off and rely on the lug bolts to center the wheel on the hub.

[Stinson]

Hello Gene,
I just checked them and they all six have the bent back (inward) lip. They came off my '37 Cad 85 series and they are true '37 Cadillac. I guess that is why they are shown as having different part numbers between the '37 and '38. Outstanding observation! Thank you.
Ty Stinson
CLC22330

[Steve Passmore]

Ty, I guess you forgot but I did mention when you were here that I had found out to my cost a few years ago the 38 wheels will not fit the 37 because of the centering angle, strange the little things Cadillac altered between the years but many years seem one year only. Personally I would hang on to them as one day if you ever sold your car the new owner may want to revert back to originality.  Happy new year to you and hope.

[Stinson]

Hello Steve,
I do remember something about that discussion but related it to your coup/convertables - what beautiful cars you have. Thought I was a king riding in your car through the English country side. I also thought I wanted that new coupe of yours until I experienced your convertable - what an outstanding feeling being high off the ground and open. Happy New Year to you and Diane.
Ty