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Looks like a great time was had by all! Wish I could have been there.

I know this is a long shot, but do you by chance have a rear demountable wheel with good spokes? I’m very interested.

I’m getting ready to remove the front axle on my ‘17 touring, and I noticed that someone has welded the castle nuts on the bottom of the spring perches where they go through the radius arms. I can’t really get a wrench or a socket on it to try and break it loose. The only form of heat I could put on...

Still looking for 2 wheels. Preferably in Iowa, but can meet part way if you’re in a neighboring state. Thanks

Still looking for wheels. Preferably in Iowa or surrounding areas.

Hello all,
I added pictures of the style of demountable wheels I’m looking for. These are the fronts, and I need 2 rear wheels with the small brake drums.

Thanks!!!

Rob, there were different types of 23" demountable wheels. The earlier ones used loose lugs to hold the rim onto the wheel felloe. Later ones had lugs fitted to the rims. It would be best to match the wheels you have on the front. That way you will only need one spare rim/tyre assembly. If you have...

Hello all, I recently bought this 1917 Touring. I got it running after having last ran 2+ years ago. It’s very cold blooded, but once it starts, it runs very well. Current plans are to disassemble the body over the winter, do a mechanical restoration, fix some minor rust issues, and then repaint it ...

Hello all, I recently bought a 1917 Touring, and it came with de-mountable wheels on the front, but non de-mountable wheels on the rear. I like the idea of only having to remove the outer rim/tire in the event of a blowout, so I'm on the hunt for a pair of de-mountable wheel assemblies. My car has t...