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Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:57 pm
by Judge
Cam wrote:Only kidding Bill.
We'll have a good mess around with some paint and Mike's wheel securing arrangements.
Trouble is though that all my spare MM wheels (in fact all of them) have either no tyres on or have crossplies! I think Chrissie is on radials all round.
mmmmmm........problem! I have just taken a look at the ones I have and there crossplies too.
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:05 pm
by HarryMango
I might be able to help out - I have 2 MM wheels with radials on - not sure on condition but think they are ok - just been to have a look but they are burried deep in the bowels of the shed - no time to look as I'm off to Leics meeeting but will check tomorrow eve.
Rog
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:15 pm
by Squiggle
Hey lads, lads, lads. No squabbling or you won't be able to stay up late at the rally.
Thanks+, yet again all of you.
Will read and digest the info.
Have a good Easter.
PS Mike is that spare 2 person [bringing my teddy] tent waterproof?
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:24 pm
by Squiggle
Judge wrote:
Yes OK, I got myself into this
Oh dear, oh dear, the paint I have is probably 2pack. It's in a medium size Nescafe jar. Is it worth asking the local paint shop to put some of it into an aerosol can?
A little tin of Humbrel used to be the order of the day on my old bicycles as a kiddie!
Ah - memories!
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:02 pm
by Judge
Squiggle wrote:Oh dear, oh dear, the paint I have is probably 2pack. It's in a medium size Nescafe jar. Is it worth asking the local paint shop to put some of it into an aerosol can?
A little tin of Humbrel used to be the order of the day on my old bicycles as a kiddie!
Ah - memories!
Don't worry Chrissie it's only "banter"
A spray can, preferably one that doesn't need a top coat of laquer, would be the best bet in the circumstances.
Humbrol? Oh yes, I remember my grandmother mentioning it once
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:02 pm
by Squiggle
Judge wrote:Squiggle wrote:
Humbrol? Oh yes, I remember my grandmother mentioning it once
OOOH CHEEKY --- CAREFUL. I'll set my cat onto you
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:23 pm
by HarryMango
Hi Chrissie, Cam & Bill
I have just checked my MM wheels & they have good Firestone 145s with 4mm tread - paint is flaky Silver on a Rust undercoat but they seem straight enough - If required I can get one taken to MM Rally.
I would like it replaced (Cam ?) as its 1 of the 4 I was going to get blasted/powder coated but a bare wheel will do as I have a nearly new set of Dunlop D75s to put on when done - timescale whenever.
Let me know if you need it.
Rog
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:07 pm
by Cam
Rog, yes I can let you have one of the ones you gave me back if that's OK with you.
Now how about the Logistics? Rog, are you going to the website rally?
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:16 am
by HarryMango
Hi Cam
I'm not going to the website rally - but one of our members (Regalia Lou) is going to the MM rally so I can ask her to take the wheel. Return can come back the same way or I could collect at Potteries Rally - its not urgent.
Rog
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:44 pm
by Cam
Smashing Rog. Thanks.
I did not know Lou was going to the MM rally. I'll take it there then. Thanks.
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:15 pm
by Judge
Thanks Cam and Rog.
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:41 pm
by Squiggle
Judge wrote:Thanks Cam and Rog.
INDEED!!!!!
Thanks very much guys and gals.
Would you like some young organic tomato plants?
Should be ready by then. And perhaps some other veggie plants?
Easter Greetings
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:06 pm
by Cam
Squiggle wrote:Would you like some young organic tomato plants?
I can't think why not. Thanks.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:15 pm
by HarryMango
I have passed the wheel to Lou to take to MM rally - she will be there from Friday.
Rog
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:49 am
by Cam
Great. Thanks Rog. I'll be there from Saturday armed with a replacement MM wheel for you.
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:33 am
by Judge
Cam wrote:Great. Thanks Rog. I'll be there from Saturday armed with a replacement MM wheel for you.
Do you know if Sandy has got the spray booth ready yet?
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:37 am
by Squiggle
Cam wrote:
As always, Bill, as always.
Trouble with wheelnuts again. So browsing the thread [ha] and found this post. Little did they know they were to spend time with others fitting parts to the car ready for a heater installation. And there were big problems bravely worked through. Great team!
Still got wheelnut problems though....
Anybody know what size the original nuts should be please? My teacher at the car maintenance class is convinced the ones I have are the wrong ones. Head too small? They virtually fit INTO the hole in the wheels. Thank goodness the holes are tapered.
Might go for those ones you refer to Mike....
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:43 am
by Onne
What have you got a setup Chrissie?
Nuts or bolts?
The old type wheels are quite prone to wearing out on the holes.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:20 pm
by Squiggle
Onne wrote:What have you got a setup Chrissie?
Nuts or bolts?
The old type wheels are quite prone to wearing out on the holes.
Good ol bolts 1952 Series MM.
Oddly, the holes don't look worn. And they are the same size as the replacement wheel I was kindly given...
JLH said he has some with larger 'heads' on that I can have.
Looks like I need to check all the wheels.
Sun is shining
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:41 am
by Scott
Some later Series MMs had a different thread on the wheel bolts.
I have a feeling that you might have these as I recall reading somewhere that the bolt head was smaller.