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andydeans3 | Posted - 12 Mar 2019 : 12:38:08 I am tired of the struggle to get the wheels on with this "daft" bolts system the 96 has, and would love to have a couple of short threaded bars that I could screw into two diametrically opposite bolts holes on the hubs, to aid putting the wheels on. I currently use a large phillips head screw driver that does help a bit, but two short 9/16" UNC pieces of threaded bar would work much better.
I never thought it would be hard to find 9/16"UNC threaded bar, but it is turning into a mission. Tried about 3 places now....
Anyone got any ideas?
Andy
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro |
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deggsie | Posted - 19 Apr 2019 : 20:18:07 Had a couple of new tyres fitted to my front Soccerballs a few weeks ago. Saw the fitter was stuggling, so gave him my sawn-off bolt to use. Turned out that a week or so previously he had nearly lost the tip of an index finger trying to align the wheel/hub bolt holes on another car (not sure what). He was most impressed with the stud and is planning to make some up with different common threads to avoid the risk of it happening again ! The irony is that he is a piper, waiting for it to heal before he knows if it will affect his playing !
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GeoffC | Posted - 18 Apr 2019 : 23:04:05 Thanks Rhys, just got mine today. Not used them yet but they look just perfect for the job! Talked to one of Phil Wilkes's service crew last year and he said they used them on the rally car to help change soccer ball wheels so really pleased you have made some - thanks again. |
James Ranaldi | Posted - 17 Apr 2019 : 21:38:38 Excellent work Rhys.
I tried them out today and they are extremely useful.
Cheers
1968 V4 96 ,LHD 1984 99 GL 1992 C900i Convertible 1993 C900 LPT Convertible |
GeoffC | Posted - 13 Apr 2019 : 16:09:27 Sounds good - payment by Pay Pal ok? |
RhysN | Posted - 12 Apr 2019 : 16:45:32 I have made a small refinement, as well as screwdriver slot in the end, I have drilled across them for a "tommy" bar 6 mm. I guess tere could be a cut in the thread to make a truly multi tool and then you would have a thread cleaner too! Cost is £8 per pair posted 1st class. |
GeoffC | Posted - 10 Apr 2019 : 20:00:30 Thanks Rhys email on way |
RhysN | Posted - 10 Apr 2019 : 19:39:58 You are #2 Geoff,1 more set /pair |
GeoffC | Posted - 10 Apr 2019 : 19:13:45 I would welcome some as well please - just don't seem to have the knack of putting the wheels back on like I used to!! |
James Ranaldi | Posted - 10 Apr 2019 : 08:30:18 Thanks Rhys,
Email sent.
Cheers James
1968 V4 96 ,LHD 1984 99 GL 1992 C900i Convertible 1993 C900 LPT Convertible |
RhysN | Posted - 09 Apr 2019 : 15:29:52 email address rhysnolan307@gmail.com |
James Ranaldi | Posted - 08 Apr 2019 : 19:47:11 Yes please RhysN.
Cheers
1968 V4 96 ,LHD 1984 99 GL 1992 C900i Convertible 1993 C900 LPT Convertible |
RhysN | Posted - 08 Apr 2019 : 15:39:41 I have just located a supplier who has enough for 4 sets (2 each) 4" bolts, so, if anyone wants some, first 3 people in can have the ones I don't want. I'll cut the heads off and slot for a screwdriver. Cost will be what they cost me plus postage. |
andydeans3 | Posted - 07 Apr 2019 : 19:32:31 Footnote.
They work a treat, wish I'd made a couple of these things up years ago!
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro |
andydeans3 | Posted - 13 Mar 2019 : 21:43:44 Paul. Thanks mate, I got a pair of 9/16" UNC bolts from an outfit call Margnor Fasteners Ltd. I'll cut the heads off, and they'll do the job nicely I hope.
Andy
1978 LHD SAAB 96 1978 MGB Roadster 2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo 1991 Nissan Figaro |
V4saab1966 | Posted - 12 Mar 2019 : 23:27:08 Andy I have the tap and diie set for this size easier to make your own up #128077; |