At 11:02 13-07-99 -0400, you wrote:
>The rear wire wheels were clunking on my '74 so I pulled them off and yes
>the splines are shot on the wheels and probably on the hubs as well. The
>wheels were also seating on the nuts holding the drum on, instead of seating
>on the hub flange. Anyone know why? I was expecting to change to steel
>wheels at some point and assumed that I just unbolted the hubs, but now it
>looks like these were factory original and I'll have to replace the axles
>too! This looks like a huge expense, to say nothing of a lot of nasty
>work. Anyone with any suggestions???
>
>Geoff Branch '74 Meejut
>
If you really hate wire wheels, trade with somebody who wants them. There
will be plenty of takers. I suggest that your pay the necessary and get
new splines etc. If you don't want wires, look at the centre hub
'minilites' from Vicky B or Moss. They look neat, don't have the wire
problems but retain your originality if you ever turn into a purist!
Cheers,
Martyn
The Journey, not the destination, becomes a source of wonder.
(Loreena McKennitt - liner notes - 'The Book of Secrets')
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