Fuchs wheels, 7J X 15 ebay.

[green gauge]

Are these wheels anybodys. I may be intersted. Has anybody had any experience with repairing cracks in fuchs?

[Terminator]

They belong to a club member confirmed as correct pre 74 7" wheels however cracked.

I am no expert but thought once they had cracked that was it, perhaps an email to Harvey Weidman the wheel guru in the USA is in order to determine if they are repairable. I'll send the email today.

[damianroyce]

Yes, these 2 wheels are mine - now for sale on ebay.

I have not had a chance to contact Harvey re repairing cracked wheels.

I am in Melbourne, so if anyone is interested in them they can certainly inspect them during the day (St Kilda rd) or over the weekend in the eastern suburbs.

Worse case scenario (unable to repair cracks) is that one of the wheels is fine and the other one is worthless.

[epilot]

a worthless Fuch?

make a nice hose hanger or cut into 4 they make great book ends....

[Terminator]

A worthless f... Funny!!!!

I sent Harvey an email Damian lets see if he responds quickly but I wouldn't hold your breath.

[green gauge]

Hi Damian, just bought your wheels.

[Terminator]

Good pick up hope the second one turns out to be OK after you strip it

[Andrew B]

Ive got another cracked one if you're looking to make a set .... or more importantly if you find they can be restored. Mine was welded by the PO and it's now cracked agin in the same spot.

Good luck. Keep me posted.

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Sadly I think that is the common result Andrew.

[Fishcop]

I've got a spare cracked 8" which my dad will be attempting to fix for me... He is an oil rig welder with access to the high end alloy welding gear and x-ray equipment. He intends to x-ray it before trying to fix... something about the metalurgy changes in alloys over time/stress which often makes it pointless to fix. But I'm hoping

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Harveys reply.....

Clyde,
If the cracks are at the end of the spoke triangle area, then they are not a good candidate for repair. Many have welded these for the painted center cars and used them for shows only. They are not worth as much as regular 7s.