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wheel hub
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 3:02 pm
by teohenghooi
Hi, I have a 1951 series Mm and the rim is badly rusted.Can I replace them with a series 2 hub and wheel? Many thanks.
Re: wheel hub
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:33 pm
by bmcecosse
Your car will have the brake drum integral with the hub...therefore you need another early wheel with the 4.5" PCD.
Re: wheel hub
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:00 pm
by GBond
Wheels are thick metal so they can almost always be saved with some sandblasting and a new coat of good quality paint, or even better, powdercoating.
This can be more expensive than a new wheel but the result is of much higher quality.
Re: wheel hub
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:22 pm
by mike.perry
Can you post a photo? You should be able to pick up a spare wheel.
Fitting a Series II / 948 wheel means changing the complete front swivel pin, bearing and brake assembly (you can use the same shoes). You will then have to carry two spare wheels
Re: wheel hub
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:18 am
by bmcecosse
Powder coating is a big con-trick... It's easily chipped - and then what do you do? Dulux Gloss - mix 50/50 white and magnolia = Old English White. Lovely smooth finish and easily sorted if damaged/chipped - and a fraction of the cost.....
Re: wheel hub
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:39 pm
by mike.perry
Series MM wheels are body colour
Re: wheel hub
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:35 pm
by bmcecosse
It was a 'general' answer re Gloss/Powder....I imagine the Dulux mixer charts will have good matches for the body colours! It just happens to be easy to make OEW..
Re: wheel hub
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:07 am
by aupickup
and on mine they were silver