'25 Studebaker Standard Six Wheels Wanted or Rebuild

[studebrooklyn]

Hello -

I have a '25 Stude Standard Six.

The wheels have the wooden spokes.

When the car gets up to 25 mph it shimmies and shakes like crazy.

Some of this may be in the front end which i am addressing, but I suspect that the majority of the problem is in the wheels themselves.

The axles are fine.

Some of the spokes are loose, and the metal rims seem to be warped/out of true.

I've tightened the spokes as best I can but some of the holes are stripped.

I haven't soaked them yet and will, but I feel they need more serious attention that that.

Can anyone recommend a wheelright or a wheel rebuilder/specialist?

Many Thanks

[keiser31]

Sounds as if it could very well be the wheels. Also check kingpin play and tie rod ends. There should be wheel wrights listed in Hemmings Motor News under "Services Offered".

[1940_Buick]

Calimers Wheel Shop does a very good job. But they have a waiting list. Here's their website:

http://www.calimerswheelshop.com/

[oldiron]

Hey StudeBrooklyn; as the man says,there is a waiting list at Calimers, but, the wait is worth it for two reasons. 1. You'll get a great job from honest people, and 2.You will have a safe ride for many, many years with rebuilt wheels.I had Calimers do a new set of wood spokes for my 1909 Buick back in the early nineties. It's still goin strong. Regards; jerry janson

[studebrooklyn]

thanks so much for all your imput.

sounds like calimer's is the way to go.

i just called, and was told that it's a six month turnaround.

i was hoping to take the car to shows this summer but i will have to wait, i guess!

[Steve Braverman]

I also vote for Calimer's. They replaced the solid rubber tires on my father's 1910 Sears at some point in the late 60s. When one tire came loose 30 years later, we called to have them replaced. The man at Calimer's warned us that the price had gone up on solid rubber tires. They were now $35 ea. Needless to say, we had all four replaced. I guess I'll be back there in another 20 years for new tires again.

[dl456]

Michael,

Try MEL"S leather and harsehair in Jeromesville, Ohio.I had

them rebuild the wheels on my '2o Stude special 6. Good Amish wheelwrights and good turnaround.

Mel 419-368-3226

Good luck

Dennis

[studebrooklyn]

Thanks, Dennis-

I spoke to Mel who was very helpful, and told me it's a 4 week turnaround. I think I'll go with him since I'd like to drive the car this summer.

He gave me two options of Hickory or Oak.

Which do you recommend?

[Steve Braverman]

Hickory

[dl456]

I agree, Hickory. No expert here, but I have been told that hickory is better suited for wood wheels.

Do you intend to paint your wood wheels?

Dennis

[richard gray]

Hello -

I have a '25 Stude Standard Six.

The wheels have the wooden spokes.

When the car gets up to 25 mph it shimmies and shakes like crazy.

Some of this may be in the front end which i am addressing, but I suspect that the majority of the problem is in the wheels themselves.

The axles are fine.

Some of the spokes are loose, and the metal rims seem to be warped/out of true.

I've tightened the spokes as best I can but some of the holes are stripped.

I haven't soaked them yet and will, but I feel they need more serious attention that that.

Can anyone recommend a wheelright or a wheel rebuilder/specialist?

Many Thanks

soak ends of spokes with boiled linseed oil do not soak in water, loosen at hub if needed but do not extract bolts all the way out  . at rim sand end of spook to accept oiling  can drill very shallow  small hole in end to  puddle some oil soak  or better dip over a few days