Wheel noise grrrrrrrraunch - grrrraunchhhhhh

Post by **Judge** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:57 pm

Cam wrote:Only kidding Bill. We'll have a good mess around with some paint and Mike's wheel securing arrangements.

Trouble is though that all my spare MM wheels (in fact all of them) have either no tyres on or have crossplies! I think Chrissie is on radials all round.

mmmmmm........problem! I have just taken a look at the ones I have and there crossplies too.

Post by **HarryMango** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:05 pm

I might be able to help out - I have 2 MM wheels with radials on - not sure on condition but think they are ok - just been to have a look but they are burried deep in the bowels of the shed - no time to look as I'm off to Leics meeeting but will check tomorrow eve.

Rog

Post by **Squiggle** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:15 pm

Cam wrote:
Judge wrote:If you do want it sprayed up Chrissie, just bring along the items I have mentioned previously, I'm sure we can do a reasonable job. Can't we Cam
Yes, you can Bill!

Hey lads, lads, lads. No squabbling or you won't be able to stay up late at the rally.

Thanks+, yet again all of you.

Will read and digest the info.

Have a good Easter.

PS Mike is that spare 2 person [bringing my teddy] tent waterproof?

Post by **Squiggle** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:24 pm

Judge wrote:
Cam wrote:
Judge wrote:If you do want it sprayed up Chrissie, just bring along the items I have mentioned previously, I'm sure we can do a reasonable job. Can't we Cam
Yes, you can Bill!
Yes OK, I got myself into this

Oh dear, oh dear, the paint I have is probably 2pack. It's in a medium size Nescafe jar. Is it worth asking the local paint shop to put some of it into an aerosol can?

A little tin of Humbrel used to be the order of the day on my old bicycles as a kiddie!

Ah - memories!

Post by **Judge** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:02 pm

Squiggle wrote:Oh dear, oh dear, the paint I have is probably 2pack. It's in a medium size Nescafe jar. Is it worth asking the local paint shop to put some of it into an aerosol can?

A little tin of Humbrel used to be the order of the day on my old bicycles as a kiddie!

Ah - memories!

Don't worry Chrissie it's only "banter"

A spray can, preferably one that doesn't need a top coat of laquer, would be the best bet in the circumstances.

Humbrol? Oh yes, I remember my grandmother mentioning it once

Post by **Squiggle** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:02 pm

Judge wrote:
Squiggle wrote:
Humbrol? Oh yes, I remember my grandmother mentioning it once

OOOH CHEEKY --- CAREFUL. I'll set my cat onto you

Post by **HarryMango** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:23 pm

Hi Chrissie, Cam & Bill

I have just checked my MM wheels & they have good Firestone 145s with 4mm tread - paint is flaky Silver on a Rust undercoat but they seem straight enough - If required I can get one taken to MM Rally.

I would like it replaced (Cam ?) as its 1 of the 4 I was going to get blasted/powder coated but a bare wheel will do as I have a nearly new set of Dunlop D75s to put on when done - timescale whenever.

Let me know if you need it.

Rog

Post by **Cam** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:07 pm

Rog, yes I can let you have one of the ones you gave me back if that's OK with you.

Now how about the Logistics? Rog, are you going to the website rally?

Post by **HarryMango** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:16 am

Hi Cam

I'm not going to the website rally - but one of our members (Regalia Lou) is going to the MM rally so I can ask her to take the wheel. Return can come back the same way or I could collect at Potteries Rally - its not urgent.

Rog

Post by **Cam** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:44 pm

Smashing Rog. Thanks.

I did not know Lou was going to the MM rally. I'll take it there then. Thanks.

Post by **Judge** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:15 pm

Thanks Cam and Rog.

Post by **Squiggle** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:41 pm

Judge wrote:Thanks Cam and Rog.

INDEED!!!!!

Thanks very much guys and gals.

Would you like some young organic tomato plants?

Should be ready by then. And perhaps some other veggie plants?

Easter Greetings

Post by **Cam** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:06 pm

Squiggle wrote:Would you like some young organic tomato plants?

I can't think why not. Thanks.

Post by **HarryMango** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:15 pm

I have passed the wheel to Lou to take to MM rally - she will be there from Friday.

Rog

Post by **Cam** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:49 am

Great. Thanks Rog. I'll be there from Saturday armed with a replacement MM wheel for you.

Post by **Judge** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:33 am

Cam wrote:Great. Thanks Rog. I'll be there from Saturday armed with a replacement MM wheel for you.

Do you know if Sandy has got the spray booth ready yet?

Post by **Squiggle** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:37 am

Cam wrote:
Judge wrote:
Cam wrote: Looks like you'll be busy at the MM Rally then Bill.
I knew I could count on your support Cam
As always, Bill, as always.

Trouble with wheelnuts again. So browsing the thread [ha] and found this post. Little did they know they were to spend time with others fitting parts to the car ready for a heater installation. And there were big problems bravely worked through. Great team!

Still got wheelnut problems though....

Anybody know what size the original nuts should be please? My teacher at the car maintenance class is convinced the ones I have are the wrong ones. Head too small? They virtually fit INTO the hole in the wheels. Thank goodness the holes are tapered.

Might go for those ones you refer to Mike....

Post by **Onne** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:43 am

What have you got a setup Chrissie?
Nuts or bolts?

The old type wheels are quite prone to wearing out on the holes.

Post by **Squiggle** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:20 pm

Onne wrote:What have you got a setup Chrissie?
Nuts or bolts?

The old type wheels are quite prone to wearing out on the holes.

Good ol bolts 1952 Series MM.

Oddly, the holes don't look worn. And they are the same size as the replacement wheel I was kindly given...

JLH said he has some with larger 'heads' on that I can have.

Looks like I need to check all the wheels.

Sun is shining

Post by **Scott** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:41 am

Some later Series MMs had a different thread on the wheel bolts.
I have a feeling that you might have these as I recall reading somewhere that the bolt head was smaller.