I'm looking for at least two Kelsey 88 rims. These are the early demountable rims that have separate lugs shoes and a cleat on the inside of the rim that straddles one of the demountable rim bolts in the wheel felloe. The rims must be good with no sharp edges and minimal wear where the lugs touch the rim. If anyone has what I'm looking for, please send me a private message. I'm not likely to see it if you send me an email.
Stephen
WTB: Kelsey 88 Rims
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Re: WTB: Kelsey 88 Rims
Stephen, be aware that Kelsey 88 rims come in two variants, at least they do on our Canadian sourced cars. One type has a rolled in ridge around the rim, into which lands are milled to accept the short foot of the loose lug. These machined lands leave an open slot in the rim which facilitates water ingress and subsequent rust. The better variant has a solid bead around the rim, onto which the loose lugs impinge. Either will do the job.
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.