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This reads like a trip one would have made back in the 50s with the same kind of obstacles to overcome except back then there would be garages with tube tire knowledge and supplies along the way.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, it brought back memories of how it once used to be.
But yeah, buy you a better rim.....and carry a good spare.

p.s. POR15 is a good, hard coating for a rusty surface.