36 vs 37 Banjo Wheel

Jay_G

Well we compaired wheels at San Diego on Saturday and there is a siginificant difference between a 36 wheel and a 37. Not only are the spokes different but the diameter of the 36 wheel is smaller. So much so that you can not used the 37 mold. Also the shape of the grip is completely different.



Thanks to Richard E for taking the wheel to San Diego.



Jay

Richard E.

Thank you Jay, it was good to see you again at the swap meet.



Richard E.

37 CTS

I found a ad from 1936 that the wheels were made by Sheller in Portland Indiana. Sheller began making wood Steering wheels in 1916.

They became Sheller Globe and later became part of Lear.