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I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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Hi Ken,
Steel wheels may be easier to maintain, but timber spokes have a class of their own.
Steel wheels may be better balanced, but wooden spokes are a reminder of days gone by never to return.
In the end its up to personal preference, but for me it timber.
Cheers
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great" I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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Saturdays: Steel Sundays: Wood 
Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet.
1953 Belair Convertible
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Wood ! 
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Wood...without question! 
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Steel, then people may not ask you what year is your F##d is. Your car looks great with wood or steel.
Last edited by dens41; 08/07/14 12:20 PM.
Dens Chevys 1927 Speedster 1928 coupe 1941street rod 1947Fleetline 4 door 1949 1/2 ton Pickup (sold) 1954 210 4 door 1972 Monte Carlo 2003 Corvette convt..
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For sure steel would be a superior match. if you go back to steel how much do you want for the wood ones. LOL
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Steel - looks great when car is all black. original and stands out more than cart wheel kindling.
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I like the look of woodern wheels better than the steel, however woodern wheels look funny with with white walls.
But as I have 28 convertible sport cabriolet, they ony had steel wheels, so for acuracy I'll keep then on.
My favourite phrase is "there is only one person in the world that you have to please" and thats you!
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Gonna rotate with my new hub puller at my fingertips, one week steel, one week wood, no wheels for sale so far!!
might have an extra set of 1928 wood spokes good rear hubs and keyways!!!!!!!! Jaxon Type!!!!!
Like those Jaxon!!!!
I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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Gidday..
Casting my vote in favour of WOOD!!
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I reckon Wood up to '27 then steel but your car looks great with the steel wheels.
Brian
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Hi Ken, Do you notice any difference in the ride or handling between the wood or steel? BTW wood or steel its a great looking car. cheers Peter
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Peter
no, but my Sedan rides much softer than the Touring, I wondered about that.
Ken
I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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The sedan body is much heavier than the touring hence the better ride. Wheels don't have a great effect on ride. Tires do!
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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Hey!
I even got under both and counted the leafs as the difference is very noticeable, now my Suburban rides like a Caddy.
Ken
I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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Steel.
Easier to clean, stronger and looks better
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I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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Wood for looks,
steel for use,
mine are backwards, Wood on the truck and steel on the sedan, both '28's.
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I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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![[Linked Image from s26.postimg.org]](http://s26.postimg.org/q5g1pvjs9/WOOD.jpg)
