Chevrolet

Blanks are from wood spokes salvaged from an original wood spoke wheels of a Chevrolet 490 (1916-1922)

Blanks are a minimum of 3/4" x 3/4"

All blanks will come with one COA per blank.

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The Chevrolet Series 490, produced from 1916 to 1922, was the marque's first mass-market success, propelling it to rival Ford's Model T. Launched in 1915 as the Model 490 (priced at $490), it symbolized affordability and reliability during the post-World War I boom. By 1920, over 1.5 million units had been sold, making Chevrolet a dominant force in American motoring.

Mechanically, the 1920 490 featured a 224-cubic-inch inline-four engine with solid valve lifters, three main bearings, and a Zenith double-jet carburetor, delivering 24 horsepower—outpacing the Model T's 20 hp. It boasted a three-speed selective sliding-gear transmission, contrasting Ford's two-speed planetary setup, on a 102- to 104-inch wheelbase for stable handling. Suspension used semi-elliptic leaf springs, with a cone clutch and 3/4-floating rear axle paired to a 3.63:1 spiral bevel differential.

Standard equipment evolved to include electric horns, speedometers, ammeters, and dome lights on closed bodies, enhancing practicality. Touring models, the most popular body style, seated five and epitomized open-air motoring. Priced around $800 by 1921, the 490's blend of value, durability, and innovation cemented Chevrolet's legacy as an accessible innovator.