Making my own wheels

[ptrefry]

Hi all after searching the globe for a set of pin drive Vintage wheels to fit my Classic Revival, I have decieded to build my own.
I have one of 2 options.
Option 1 . Scratch build the pattern .
Option 2 . Borrow a wheel and pull a silicone mold .
Option 2 is a hell of lot easier and quicker.
So i'm making a call out to anyone in Sydney who as a 15", 5 pin halibrand style wheel i can borrow for 2 days.
The wheel will not get marked in anyway (as silicone doesnt stick to anything).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Paul

[400TT]

Paul, how about considering just narrowing the track of your CR? That way you can use cheap quality off the shelf pin-drive wheels from someone like Vintage Wheels US or someone else if you can manage their backspacing.

I just recently made pin-drive hubs for my Jag front end. By fitting larger brakes I was able to move my wheels in 30mm each side. I used 310mm rotors, 2 piston PBR calipers which all fitted under 15" wheels.

Then see what's involved in narrowing that rear end.

I expect Mike can explain the pros & cons of such work on a CR.

At least by narrowing the track you won't have the problem of the spinners sticking out like a Roman Chariot.

Just a thought, although maybe you have already considered this option.

[Heidelberg]

Hi Paul,

Will making your own wheels present you a with a challenge at registration?

I know that one of the questions that my Engineer asked at teh initial inspection was evidence that the wheels were stamped J or JJ?

Regards......Paul

[ptrefry]

Thanks for the help guys,Craig I would love to see some pic's on your conversion.
I had thought of altering the rear but its a lot of work, i'm guessing its easier to make wheels.
As for rego Paul I'm lucky that i've need registrated for 2 years.
Thanks again