#1
|
||||
|
||||
Carrier Wheel Re-rubbering
Hi all - I'm just going through the exercise of removing the rubber from these wheels prior to re-rubbering for our Project Phoenix. I am experimenting with various methods, e.g. gas axe, angle grinder, wire brush etc. At this stage a combination of gas axe and grinder seems to be the go, but very time consuming and gas expensive. Any suggestions?
As an aside I have commissioned a wheel re-rubbering mold here in Adelaide with an industrial rubber company that specialises in this technique. I will own the mold and initial estimates of re-rubbering will be a tad under $200 per wheel. However, at this price, the wheel has to be completely stripped of rubber hence my initial enquiry. Once all costs and requirements have been finalised I will post them in the Parts Availability segment of this forum. Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
If your going to do a lot of wheels over the long term, why not look at some form of a lathe setup where you can cut off the rubber, I think I've seen something similar for cutting off the tread on a tire prior to retreading.
Otherwise, I would suggest a decent amount of heat to break the bond between the metal and the rubber. You could put it in a fire pit, but I'm pretty sure the neighbors aren't going to like that. |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Put them in a drum of petrol for a couple of weeks to dissolve the rubber. Resealable drums are available in Steel or plastic. Just keep them away from the Fire-Pit!
__________________
You can help Keep Mapleleafup Up! See Here how you can help, and why you should! |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Sabre saws are great for cutting old tyres off rims.
The older and harder the better. I use the wood/steel blades. If you cut off as much rubber as you can first then use Tony's idea in petrol. Just an idea hope it helps. Jeff
__________________
42WLA HD 41 BSA WM20 42 GPW 42 C15A 43 969A Diamond T wrecker Type 2,3 & 4 Ausssie jeep trailers |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Solutions
Hi all - thanks for your input to date. I'll be seeing a mate who has a large old lathe and see what he says. I've also considered a second hand wheel-balancer. It all depends on whether I just do my own or offer a stripping, wheel that is, service. The gas axe idea was pretty futile as the rubber just melts but stays there. Anyway I have finished one and have attached two images to show those not in the know what is beneath the rubber.
Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
My First Re-rubbered Carrier Wheel
Hi all - well the day arrived yesterday when I picked up my wheel mold and the first re-rubbered wheel. I can now go into production, restore the wheels for Project Phoenix and offer the re-rubbering service to those requiring it. At this stage, based on a wheel stripped of rubber, the price is $195 per wheel. I am still working on the most efficient method of stripping the wheels but will probably go with a flame gun coupled to an LPG cylinder. This is the method used by the firm that is doing my wheels so if it works for them it should work for me. If interested PM me to sort out the movement logistics.
Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Looks good Bob. Just how is Project Phoenix coming along? Do you have measurements/plans etc for the plate that holds the bogie setup yet?
Cheers Cliff
__________________
Cheers Cliff Hutchings aka MrRoo S.I.R. "and on the 8th day he made trucks so that man, made on the 7th day, had shelter when woman threw him out for the night" MrRoo says "TRUCKS ROOLE" |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Wheels
Hi Bob,
Looks good, at least you have your end of the country covered and the price sounds good,thats about $100 a wheel cheaper than up here , the only difference is we just drop them off and pick them up a few days later with nothing to do, I will be interested in seeing how you work out how to removie the old rubber, great looking job congratulations Regards, Ron
__________________
Ron Winfer |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Carrier Wheels
Hi Cliff & Ron - thanks for your comments.
Cliff, re. Phoenix, Colin has all that in hand. I've been tied up with instrument panel restorations and the continuing landscaping up here so Phoenix has been sitting there gathering dust. But don't worry, there will more movement soon. Have to keep Ada happy. Ron - I'm in the process of getting a flame torch coupled to an LPG cylinder. This is what the rubber firm uses to strip their stuff so I suppose they know what they are doing. If it works you guys will be the first to know. BTW Ron, do you own your mold as I own mine? In the mean time everyone else, get your orders in, I need to pay for the mold. Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Bob I think have hit on the secret of success.
"Keep Ada Happy" As I have found the hard way, it is cheaper to do that, than a divorce> If she only knew how much your inventory is appreciating, better still do not let her find out, its a shame to see a grown man cry. Regards Col
__________________
Vietnam Vet and proud of it. |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
The New Toy
Hi all - $300 later, after some hard bargaining through a contact, the LPG flame gun arrived. Ripped the rubber off a test wheel in next to no time. Pays to watch and listen to the professionals. So now all you potential buyers of our re-rubbering service, I can strip your wheels at a small cost, moreso for the gas as this is like a jet after-burner. And to justify the expense we'll be using this to burn the weeds on our fence-lines eliminating the need to spray poison.
Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Please - don't start any bush fires with that thing . I wouldn't risk it during summer. Now , all you have to do, is dig your own crude oil well in the back yard - therefore there is no need to buy it from mobil/exxon in it's refined state . Mike
__________________
1940 cab 11 C8 1940 Morris-Commercial PU 1941 Morris-Commercial CS8 1940 Chev. 15cwt GS Van ( Aust.) 1942-45 Jeep salad |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Farside Bob
Bob unaware of Kioto, using a variation of the Wasp, or Ronson flame thower, stomps his carbon footprint onto the artificially green (is it astroturf?) Australian lawn.
__________________
Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... |
#14
|
||||
|
||||
As a Pioneer in the field of research into Carbon Geosequestration, Bob has applied for a Federal grant of $31mil to investigate how to bury strips of charred rubber in his backyard.
__________________
You can help Keep Mapleleafup Up! See Here how you can help, and why you should! |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
Bob, I thought I recognised you from somewhere!
It has been a while since we have seen you on TV. I was your biggest fan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLz5KgBTqPY Jeff
__________________
42WLA HD 41 BSA WM20 42 GPW 42 C15A 43 969A Diamond T wrecker Type 2,3 & 4 Ausssie jeep trailers |
#16
|
||||
|
||||
EPA Issues
Mike - good idea.
Lynn - Kioto?? Tony - Ada wants a rubber pathway from the house to the Chicken Hilton. Jeffrey - you obviously recognized the overalls. See attached image. There is a Leo Wanker in all of us. Turkies!! Turkies!!Turkies!!Turkies!! Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#17
|
||||
|
||||
Anyone Want Carrier Wheels?
Hi all - will shortly be doing a re-rubbering run. I have two spare wheels that I can re-rubber if anyone wants them. $225 per wheel that includes the stripping of the old rubber. I can deliver to Corowa. If anyone else needs some done, contact me ASAP.
I also possess one five spoked wheel and know where there are at least another two, possibly three. I could hunt around and get together a set of eight. Again if interested, contact me ASAP. Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
There was a show on CBC Radio about industrial innovation and refocussing that mentioned - rerubbering AFV wheels. It seems a small company in Bathurst, New Brunswick was looking around and responded to a problem stated about Gagetown's M113 wheels wearing out. They made a trial batch, figured out how to contract with the Forces and now they have deals with Canada and Denmark. Afghanistan is good for business. And especially now that one of their major mining customers is closing its mill, so no more wide conveyor belting sales.
So fixing U/C wheels could be the start of a good business.
__________________
Terry Warner - 74-????? M151A2 - 70-08876 M38A1 - 53-71233 M100CDN trailer Beware! The Green Disease walks among us! |
#19
|
||||
|
||||
Hi
I know that compagnie is 40 min form my place i don't remember the name but if any one nee info i could get it
__________________
Eric Thibodeau 1942 willys Jeep |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
Industrial Rubber
http://www.industrialrubberco.com/news.php?id=2
Google should be renamed Goofle. I typed Bathurst New Brunswick industrial rubber. That is the name of the company too! If these guys can rerubber M113 roadwheels or loading dock forklift solid wheels, they willl understand what it takes to do Carrier roadwheels. But like many of the problems in the hobby, it will take a group buy to make the deal worthwhile. Good luck with that.
__________________
Terry Warner - 74-????? M151A2 - 70-08876 M38A1 - 53-71233 M100CDN trailer Beware! The Green Disease walks among us! |
#21
|
||||
|
||||
Rim Differences And Wheel Branding
Hi all - currently doing a run of re-rubbering wheels and came across two different rim styles. The one on the right is new to me. On a different wheel I found a date and serial number brand. Again, new to me.
Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#22
|
||||
|
||||
GTR ; General Tire & Rubber Co. ? They had plants in Canada and US at that time.
__________________
Richard 1943 Bedford QLD lorry - 1941 BSA WM20 m/cycle - 1943 Daimler Scout Car Mk2 Member of MVT, IMPS, MVG of NSW, KVE and AMVCS KVE President & KVE News Editor |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
Gtr
Quote:
Could be Grand Trunk Railway..who may have manufactured the wheels in their plants during the war..
__________________
Alex Blair :remember :support :drunk: |
#24
|
||||
|
||||
But these are Aust made wheels. Why would they have sent them to Canada or US to apply the rubber, then ship them back to fit to LP Carriers? That just runs the gauntlet of Jap Subs twice.
The Aust rubber was done by Goodyear Tyre and Rubber, while the Kiwis used Reid Rubber for their wheels. Aust Goodyear rubber is trapezoid in cross-section, while Reid Rubber has a dimple in the sides, sort of hour-glass shaped.
__________________
You can help Keep Mapleleafup Up! See Here how you can help, and why you should! |
#25
|
||||
|
||||
Gtr
Onya Tim Tam - another code deciphered.
Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#26
|
||||
|
||||
Thanks Tony, That will teach me to think first, should have realised.........nice to know a Canadian was caught out as well eh Alex
__________________
Richard 1943 Bedford QLD lorry - 1941 BSA WM20 m/cycle - 1943 Daimler Scout Car Mk2 Member of MVT, IMPS, MVG of NSW, KVE and AMVCS KVE President & KVE News Editor |
#27
|
||||
|
||||
RichardT - Carrier Wheel Re-rubbering
Hi Richie - here is all the information including images. The mold cost a bit to make so if you go down this path, get some commitment from others who want the service to defray some of the costs. I am still patiently waiting for orders to come in.
Bob PS - also look at the posts on "The power of ebonite"
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#28
|
||||
|
||||
Cheers for that Bob, how did you inject the rubber into the mould ?
__________________
is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). |
#29
|
||||
|
||||
Rubber Injection
Hi Richie - I leave all of that to the rubber industrialist. They have their techniques. As the process takes a while I have never seen it happen.
Bob
__________________
Chevrolet Blitz Half-Track Replica - Finished and Running Ford F15 - unrestored Ford F15A X 2 - unrestored Website owner - salesmanbob.com |
#30
|
||||
|
||||
Ahhh right so its a case of supplying said cleaned wheels and a nice mould then bobs ya uncle...or in your case bobs your good self
Rich
__________________
is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). |
|
|