Not to discourage you, but you should be prepared to discover that the
initial cost of the wheels is not the chief cost of wire wheel ownership
(particularly used wheels). Unlike bolt-on steel wheels or mags, they are
not an "attach & forget" item. Of course, your yearly mileage and driving
habits will have a lot to do with it. Just FYI... otherwise, enjoy!
Matt Gaetke had this to say:
> Well, I'm going to welcome myself back to the list after about a
>year's hiatus. To review, I have a '72 B roadster that's had a long and
>stoied history, at least since I've owned it, little of which is relevant
>here.
>
> I happened apon a set (well, 4) wire wheels in good condition, and
>at an even better price a while ago, so I'm planning the steel to wire
>conversion this summer. I have the front hubs (though one is a little
>questionable), so basically I'm looking for:
>
>1 14" wire wheel in decent (lots of latitude) shape for a spare
>1 front hub, and
>
>2 rear Moss wire wheel conversion hubs (the shorter ones)
>or
>whatever parts from a rear end I need to make the switch (it looks like just
>axle halves and hubs, right?)
>
> I'm driving from Boston to St. Paul, MN this weekend, so people
>along the way, I'm talking mostly to you, but I'll pay to ship stuff if I
>have to.
>
> Thanks, and it's good to be back.
>
> -Matt Gaetke
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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