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Author:  Panthersteve [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Rivetted rims
Hi all

Just wondering if anyone knows the value of the early rivetted 10" rims :?:

Cheers
Steve
Author:  doogie [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:00 pm ]
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Im keen to know too, i have a few.

Doogie
Author:  Convertible Mini [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:29 pm ]
Post subject:  $0
They would be illegal to use today.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: $0
Convertible Mini wrote:
They would be illegal to use today.

Blanket statement there.. I doubt it, but I'd not use them for tubeless tyres..

BTW there were 2 sort of rivetted wheels- early 1961 had thin (2mm) centres, if you find any of these do us all a favour and put them in the skip. They are dangerous! :x
I've been in a car that tore all the nuts through the wheel centre.

62-63+ had the standard thicker centres, and are no weaker than the welded ones that replaced them.
Author:  low n blown [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: $0
Convertible Mini wrote:
They would be illegal to use today.


No they would not. I think you are thinking of welded rims.

If they were original production they fall into the same level of compliance as was accepted for the time of production of that vehicle.

If our cars had to meet todays compliance requirements none of them would be on the road.
Author:  1071 S [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:58 pm ]
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Set sold in the UK a week or so ago for 150 squids.

Cheers, Ian
Author:  TK [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:30 pm ]
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Geez I was thinking scrap value. :)
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:39 pm ]
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I will have to have a dig through some BMC bulletins, I recall some interesting stuff about the riveted wheels that might blow some peoples minds with useless facts.
Author:  TK [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:42 pm ]
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NOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Author:  Convertible Mini [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Riveted rims
I was only joking about the fact they would be illegal. They will; probable be as good as spot welded ones. If they are still around they must be OK.
Author:  MrFail [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:13 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote:
I will have to have a dig through some BMC bulletins, I recall some interesting stuff about the riveted wheels that might blow some peoples minds with useless facts.


* sitting quietly, eagerly waiting * :D
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:16 pm ]
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Does anyone have a riveted wheel handy? And maybe a pair of callipers to measure the thickness?
Author:  miniDave [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:38 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote:
Does anyone have a riveted wheel handy? And maybe a pair of callipers to measure the thickness?


I have five here atm awaiting to be painted old english white. Off an early 850. Will have a look at them tomorrow.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:50 pm ]
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Dave, like I said above the early thin centre ones were dangerous. I think there was a recall back then but some may still be about.
I'd only use them on a trailer queen. :lol:
Author:  miniDave [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:36 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
Dave, like I said above the early thin centre ones were dangerous. I think there was a recall back then but some may still be about.
I'd only use them on a trailer queen. :lol:


They are from a guy who has an early (English import??) 850 who is restoring it and I have the wheels to paint for him. Car not going atm.

Markings on each rim are:

"350 BFL - 10"

On the nut side there is a mark "8K"

The centre bit thickness measures at 0.125 or 1/8"

Interestingly the rivets are not equal distance apart. Each of the five wheels have the distance between the two rivets anywhere from 1.2" - 1.6"

Will pass on the advice about the recall :shock:
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