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My 27 Capitol has wood spokes and on three wheels they fit pretty well. (they have all been removed, sanded on the lathe and spar varnished).
However, one wheel has spokes which are very loose fitting and the constant clicking and creaking is a pain. Also you can grab the wheel and shake it laterally and there is a lot of movement there.
Is there a way to bush out the spigots on the spokes to reduce the movement? Maybe some epoxy product that will take up the gaps from the inside of the rim?
Last edited by aussiechev; 05/03/10 05:56 PM. Reason: spelling
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Hi Aussie Chev,
Othere will have suggestions,but what I did recently on my 28 was drill a 9mm hole into the spigot about 50mm deep and then tap in a 48 mm long 9.5 mm dowell dipped in areldite. This expand the existing spigot to take up any movement. I have done this on other wheels 20 years ago with no problems.
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Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great" I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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Thanks Ray. That sounds like a plan. Did you use standard shop bought dowel? It's easy for me to turn dowel of any diameter on the lathe so I'm wondering if a bit bigger would be better and what type of wood suits best. I guess something that swells (pine, cedar) would be a good choice.
BTW would like to see a pic of your 28.
Darryl.
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Hickory was used originally. Would have to get that from the States. Make sure it is kiln dried! Hickory is also used in wood hammer handles here in the States. I have 90 acres full of the stuff but my wood will shrink to nothing and split down your way.
28 Chevy LO Capitol 1 ton, 28 National 2 dr coach, 71 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton. Also 23 Oldsmobile Economy truck and a 24 Olds sport touring.
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Hey Aussie Chev,
Have sent you a PM
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great" I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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Thanks Ray. How do I find your PM?
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At the top of this forum page you will find My Stuff click on it you should also have a flashing letter if you have a PM
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Have also sent you a PM.
Frank
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