scotchyoke Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Can anyone help me with knowledge of migley steel spoke wheels? Has anyone worked with or on them? I have a 1905 Autocar that uses migley steel spoke wheels which I have but, are in anything but great condition, I need advice. I have had thoughts of remaking them of wood but I need clincher rims size 28x3 and would need a source of who remakes a rim in this size. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated so I can get this car on the road before my guardianship of this vehicle runs out. Thanks Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldenguy Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Dianne-- I am not that familiar with the steel spoke Midgley wheel. However if you wish to convert to a 28x3 clincher type rim the following company is a supplier to the hobby. I have used them several times and they are excellent USA quality. American Vintage Rims,Inc. Mark McLaren,15315Ferris Street, Grand Haven, Mi. 49417. Ph/Fax 616/844-0525, American Vintage Rims, Inc. - Model T Rims. Good luck---Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchyoke Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Bob, Thanks a million for your help I believe this is the way I will go especially with your help of a supplier. Sounds great to me since you have used them before. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have Midgley's on my 1903 Oldsmobile. They were used for a short period of time on this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Higgins Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Interesting that this should come up. I am re-restoring an '07 Autocar for a customer and it has Midgley's that the previous owner had converted to 30 x 3 in. clinchers several years back. Actually, I painted one of them just a couple of hours ago: Let me check with the previous owner and see who did the work for him. I think it's quite a chore, as I was told they were welded on all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchyoke Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Dear W. Higgins, Thanks for the gorgeous picture. You have a super idea looks like you used an engine stand to paint the wheel. I would appreciate any help and advice you can and are willing to help me with. Please contact me again I will give you my e-mail if desired. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Higgins Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Shoot me a p.m. with your email address and I'll relay to you the information that was shared with me.Good eye. The wheel spinner was an engine stand. I modified it to hold the wheel at an upward angle and installed bearings for the shaft. It was motorized when I first made it, but the gear motor burned up and is now obsolete, so I just spin it by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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