Why not replacing all spokes and have the rim painted before respoking the
wheel.
Carefully check whether the fit onto the hub is whithout any kind of play.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT had some broken spokes replaced chrome wheels though
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Meyer" <wcameyer@msn.com>
To: "nxhio xebeaio" <Rmartin@yit.co.il>; "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: Refurbishing wire wheels
> Good plan, except for the truing. In my experience, most of these old
> wheels have been neglected for so long (probably since new) that any
attempt
> at truing breaks spokes. If you wish, collect all the methods and try
them
> out on your worst wheel (#6!!). If you find anything that works, please
let
> me know.
>
> Bill Meyer
>
> > 1. remove tires/tubes, all balancing weights.
> > 2. remove old paint & rust
> > 3. true
> > 4. prime & paint
> > 5. remount tires, balance on car.
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