After a few months of looking in 3 states for replacement split rims, I gave up, and decided to rebuild the old ones. As you will see in the photos the originals were in real tough shape. I spent over 40 hours cutting, welding, grinding in new sections, priming and then painting. I had my friend Rick help me mount 2 new "Lester Balloon" 700x20 tires, new liners and tubes that I bought on line out of Pennsylvania.
The bolts, nuts and special "Jaxson" clamp washers that hold the rims to the wooden spoke wheels were very, very hard to find. I finally located them from an old time La Salle wheel rebuilder in Oregon.
Finally, with all four tires mounted, the frame is now down on the floor. For the first time in 2 years, the Model A can actually roll around!
Yeah same here. I'd have to buy new tires too which would be another$1,599.99
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