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front wheel hub
« on: March 02, 2013, 07:40:38 AM »
 I have a wheel seems to be  simplex . It has a smaller hub on the outer dim. Rim has some rust but seems to be ok  did simplex have a smaller hub in the  early days?  any help on this would be appreciated . Hank   57 ford
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Re: front wheel hub
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2013, 07:44:54 AM »
In the very early days simplex used bicycle wheels.  I don't know about the hub diameter, but  I would bet it was just a bike hub.  Please post a picture so we can see it.

BTW, if you need a latter front hub, let me know.  I have at least one extra from a front brake conversion I did.
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Re: front wheel hub
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2013, 08:50:17 AM »
Rick thanks for the offer but I have both  hubs. Doesn't look like a bike rim, it is 2 3/8 wide  Dim is 23  3/8 hub is 2 3/8 od  and bearing cup is missing but looks to be same size as a newer one. I'll post some pictures after I learn more ,sorry  !!                                        thanks  Hank
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