Its a Roller

Both front and rear wheels were completely disassembled, and all parts were media blasted. The front wheel was the correct 1929 unit with Timken roller bearings, and both bearings and corresponding races were replaced. The rear wheel was the 1928 style, with loose ball bearings. The bearings had been run loose, and had cut into the inner axle, and the ball races were pitted and cracked. Walker Machine was able to supply all these parts, and while still disappointed about not having the roller bearing hub, at least we are rolling on all new parts!

Wheels disassembled and cleaned.

The original bikes came with painted wheels, so I was determined mine would be painted. No stainless or powder coating on these. I primed the wheels before assembly, then laced and trued them, and shot them with a single stage black urethane.

Mounted some new K70 Dunlops, and I have a rolling chassis. Starting to look a little better.