Ken C wrote:
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> Fellow Spitfire listers,
>
> The '72 Spitfire I'm rebuilding came with 5 wire wheels, not the knock-off
> kind, these are direct bolt-on types. I think they were an option for a very
> short period of time, that's question one. Was there such an option ?
Yes, they were offered on both the Spitfire and GT6's
>
> Question two, are they worth rebuilding ? No broken spokes, but after
> removing the tires and looking inside, there is rust on the nipples. The
> exteriors just need a little sand blasting and paint, but I would like to
> replace a bunch of nipples, and probably some spokes.
If the rims are straight, they probably are worth rebuilding.
>
> Which leads to question three, where do you get nipples and spokes ?
I would try the major suppliers and if not successful, there are
probably specialty stores that specialize in wore wheel parts.
Good Luck,
Joe Curry
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