Need help ID'ing antique differential...?

[fkovalski]

I picked up this antique axle and differential (frame in another thread)... the guy was just going to toss is the scrap heap. I thought it is too old and too good to just scrap it. I only know it it from a Buick from the fastening plate on the wheel (see photo. )



I have never seen wood spoke wheels with a mechanical differential... I wish the gears and axles were in it.



I am going to put it on Craig's List and see if I could move it for a few bucks or some cases of beer. Any idea on value is appreciated. Any other info would be appreciated. If I can snap more photos to help you help me, please request it. I would really like to know more about this.



I do not think the frame in the other thread and this axle are from the same vehicle. I think the axle is earlier than the frame.





Overall view, not sure if this is the top or bottom of the housing when mounted to the vehicle:

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Mechanical brakes... the shoes surround the drum on the outside:

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Exterior view of the complete wheel... hub for this is second to last photo:

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BUICK as shown on the wheel fasteners... . this is the only identifying feature on the axle.

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Another view showing the mechanical brake linkage:

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Inside of the naked pumpkin:

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Brake mechanism on the complete wheel:

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Hub:

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Overall photo on the open side:

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[JApol]

My bet that is a rear from a 1930 ish Dodge car. From pics I saw as a kid, dodge cars has wooden wheels

 

[fkovalski]

OK... found out from the fine folks at AACA that this is from a 1923 Buick... both are very much likely from the same vehicle.

Any takers... ? Will trade each for a bottle of whiskey. (LOL)