CHDinCT
Veteran Member
Wow, this thread is picking up steam and I thought it was about done. DP, Willl, J J, thanks for the info on removing and replacing the studs. Don't have a 2lb hammer, but I do have a 3lb'r :thumbsup:
K7LN, I did think about the possibility of wobble at speed causing rubbing but with the spacer on, I can see a good bit of daylight between the tire and the skirt. The axle with the drums had enough clearance without the spacer, but looking from underneath, it'll be close if the tire spins out of round a bit. Time will tell.
J J, before I'd spend money on new rims, then have the hassle of remounting the tires, I'd just find a shop to make me up and install new skirts. That would have to be less money I would think, but I'm down the rabbit hole now, so might as well keep going.
Renze, if I follow your question, the wheel centers via the studs or bolts. The hub is considerably smaller in diameter than the inside of the rim. Besides, the spacers fit snugly and are the same diameter as the hub.
Basically, at this point, I will measure and order new studs for both sides before I start on fixing the skirt on the other side. After that, might hook up the brakes and give her a new coat of paint.
Thanks for your help.
K7LN, I did think about the possibility of wobble at speed causing rubbing but with the spacer on, I can see a good bit of daylight between the tire and the skirt. The axle with the drums had enough clearance without the spacer, but looking from underneath, it'll be close if the tire spins out of round a bit. Time will tell.
J J, before I'd spend money on new rims, then have the hassle of remounting the tires, I'd just find a shop to make me up and install new skirts. That would have to be less money I would think, but I'm down the rabbit hole now, so might as well keep going.
Renze, if I follow your question, the wheel centers via the studs or bolts. The hub is considerably smaller in diameter than the inside of the rim. Besides, the spacers fit snugly and are the same diameter as the hub.
Basically, at this point, I will measure and order new studs for both sides before I start on fixing the skirt on the other side. After that, might hook up the brakes and give her a new coat of paint.
Thanks for your help.