Carrier Wheel Re-rubbering

[Jeff Gordon]

Sabre saws are great for cutting old tyres off rims.
The older and harder the better.
I use the wood/steel blades.
If you cut off as much rubber as you can first then use Tony's idea in petrol.
Just an idea hope it helps.
Jeff

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi all - thanks for your input to date. I'll be seeing a mate who has a large old lathe and see what he says. I've also considered a second hand wheel-balancer. It all depends on whether I just do my own or offer a stripping, wheel that is, service. The gas axe idea was pretty futile as the rubber just melts but stays there. Anyway I have finished one and have attached two images to show those not in the know what is beneath the rubber.

Bob

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi all - well the day arrived yesterday when I picked up my wheel mold and the first re-rubbered wheel. I can now go into production, restore the wheels for Project Phoenix and offer the re-rubbering service to those requiring it. At this stage, based on a wheel stripped of rubber, the price is $195 per wheel. I am still working on the most efficient method of stripping the wheels but will probably go with a flame gun coupled to an LPG cylinder. This is the method used by the firm that is doing my wheels so if it works for them it should work for me. If interested PM me to sort out the movement logistics.

Bob

[cliff]

Looks good Bob. Just how is Project Phoenix coming along? Do you have measurements/plans etc for the plate that holds the bogie setup yet?

Cheers
Cliff

[ron]

Hi Bob,
Looks good, at least you have your end of the country covered and the price sounds good,thats about $100 a wheel cheaper than up here , the only difference is we just drop them off and pick them up a few days later with nothing to do, I will be interested in seeing how you work out how to removie the old rubber, great looking job congratulations
Regards, Ron

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Cliff & Ron - thanks for your comments.

Cliff, re. Phoenix, Colin has all that in hand. I've been tied up with instrument panel restorations and the continuing landscaping up here so Phoenix has been sitting there gathering dust. But don't worry, there will more movement soon. Have to keep Ada happy.

Ron - I'm in the process of getting a flame torch coupled to an LPG cylinder. This is what the rubber firm uses to strip their stuff so I suppose they know what they are doing. If it works you guys will be the first to know. BTW Ron, do you own your mold as I own mine?

In the mean time everyone else, get your orders in, I need to pay for the mold.

Bob

[Col Tigwell]

Bob I think have hit on the secret of success.

"Keep Ada Happy"

As I have found the hard way, it is cheaper to do that, than a divorce>

If she only knew how much your inventory is appreciating, better still do not let her find out, its a shame to see a grown man cry.

Regards

Col