Hmmm, Rick and Tim may be calling attention to a widespread problem...
My former source, British Wire Wheel of Santa Cruz, CA, has apparently
ceased servicing wire wheels, as its costs had increased to the point
that they compared unfavorably with purchasing a new wheel. I found this
out earlier this year when I attempted to have a pair of wheels trued
through my local shop, O'Connor Classics. But seeing as I had chrome
wires (which would have been more expensive to replace), Mike convinced
them to replace the broken spokes and true them while mounting 2 new
tires.
I must say that the economics of this situation seem very wasteful. I
mean, how many hubs and rims will pile up if no one will rebuild wire
wheels, and everyone has to buy new every 5-10 years?
I would think that the continued demand for servicing would create an
opportunity for local specialists -- but where are they?....
Tim Economu had this to say:
>Speaking of truing wheels, is there a place around Seattle that can do this
>for my chrome wires?
>
>Tim Economu
>'69 BGT mona
>
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>Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:27:22 EDT
>From: Rhbuxton@aol.com
>Subject: sills and wheels
>
>Hi All
>I live on the east coast of the US near Washington D.C. Does anyone know of
>a good place to have wire wheels trued near me? Also, where is the best
>place to buy sills and floor pans?
>TIA
>Rick
>
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