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04-28-2021, 06:08 AM | #1 |
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Wheel resurrection?
I came across three model A wheels (and a model Y ) real cheap. I dont need them as such, but thought I'd give it a shot resurrecting them
The wheels are quite rusty but appear intact - a few bent spokes here and there. My plan so far is to straighten the spokes, gently blast the whole thing and powder coat them. Any advice to how to best straighten spokes without compromising the straightness of the wheel would be much appreciated. Also - is there a rigorous way to check the rims (material thickness etc), or is carfull inspection and gut feel the way to go? Thanks from across the Pond for all the great info on this site |
04-28-2021, 08:39 AM | #2 |
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04-28-2021, 10:35 AM | #3 |
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Re: Wheel resurrection?
Dk - attached is an article that one of members of my club did a few years back, good information on not only straightening but checking.
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04-28-2021, 11:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: Wheel resurrection?
JayJay, That looks like an interesting article. Is there any way you could download a PDF of that article so we can read it? Our old eyes are not good enough to read the fine print and when I enlarge it, it gets all pixilated.
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I think that the forum compresses the file to upload. I don't have any problem reading the original jpeg on my computer. If you (or anyone else interested) will PM me with a private email I can send you the full size version of what I have (~1.5 MB/page, much more than what got uploaded). JayJay
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04-28-2021, 02:07 PM | #6 |
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04-29-2021, 01:52 AM | #7 |
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Re: Wheel resurrection?
Thanks for all the input!
JayJay - would you be willing to share that article per mail to test if the forum-page has compressed the jpeg? I will post pictures - will probably be a while before I get to it. I have a car project to tend to first |
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04-29-2021, 08:25 AM | #9 |
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Re: Wheel resurrection?
I use an old pipe wrench to straighten spokes..........
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