Standard original FB wheel rims

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Garles
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Standard original FB wheel rims

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Hi All,
First time I've posted to the forum, so please bare with me. Sorry.
I was hoping someone could confirm for me the shape of the centre hubs of the standard, original wheel rims on my FB special Wagon please.
The rims I have, do have a raised "V" between the stub hole flanges.
Very keen to fit original wheels with razor blades. Restoring car to original condition.
Thanks for any help.
John Garland
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Re: Standard original FB wheel rims

Post by ardiesse »

John,

Welcome.
Standard FE-EH rims do have the raised "V" between the stud holes. But nothing's ever straightforward - so do HD/HR rims.
The "V" in the FE-EH rims only sits maybe 1/8" proud, whereas in HD/HR rims the the "V" is more "U"-shaped, is about 1/4" proud, and there's an 1/8" diameter hole in one of them.

If the tyres are off the rims, you should be able to make out a date code stamped into the inside of the rim (month/year). You'd be looking for 60 or 61. 65, 66 or 67 would suggest HD or HR.

Rob
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Re: Standard original FB wheel rims

Post by Garles »

Thanks Rob,
Yes I'm seeing the V raised about the 1/8" as you describe. The date codes confused me as I'm seeing 64. Rims must have been changed for some reason. My FB was registered early 1961. I'm guessing a December 60 build.
Really appreciated your help Rob.
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