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Old 11-11-2004, 12:54 PM
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hummer wheel machining

I just picked up a set of 4 H2 wheels and caps for 180.00 off e bay. (+75.00 shipping)

Im looking for someone that has access to machining to open them up for me. Anyone near Detroit that wants to help out/ make a few bucks?

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Did mine in my shop (I have a small floor standing mill), but any machine shop should be able to do it in an hour or so. I did all 5 of mine in about 1 & 1/2 hours including set-up.
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121.5mm or 4.774", is this correct?

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yes i believe that is correct. what are you doing for caps? modified factory caps?
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Yes, i am going to cut mine, i think that is the only way.

H2 wheel conversion

I like these directions best. Hoot, do those center caps hold good. Whats the trick to cutting the ends of those tangs?
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Originally posted by Diese
121.5mm or 4.774", is this correct?

thanks guys

Correct hub measurements
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If you lived over near GR I have a friend who owns a machine shop that could help you out. He was very reasonable in machining a couple sets for me.
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thanks guys, i found a guy to do them for 7.00 per wheel near my house.

Appreciate the help

Mike
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Diese,

I ground off the extra metal from the mounting tabs with a bench grinder. You don't have to be precise with this but you must get the minimum removed or they may get stuck or just won't catch. The harder and more dangerous part is cutting the plastic "ring" off the cap. There are many good ways to do this but I mounted a Makita circular saw blade in the drill press and set it up to the right height from the table (this is a small blade for the old battery saws that is about 3" in diameter). Next you set the cap on the table and CAREFULLY approach the blade. I found making a bunch of plunge cuts around the perimeter caused less grabbing. Again, be careful with this step. Another good way that has been mentioned is using the table saw with the cap held vertically against the rip fence. Just enough blade showing to cut the thickness of the material.
Once thay are done they snap on and hold very well. And I think they look better on the H2 wheels than they do on the Dodge wheels.

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Originally posted by Diese
thanks guys, i found a guy to do them for 7.00 per wheel near my house.

Appreciate the help

Mike
That is a smokin deal for the center boring. I paid $15 each and thought that was a good deal.....well it was since I got 5wheels and tires for $400.
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mine are being done now also I will post a picture when they are finished. Im using a different cap set up and some paint/powdercoat for the rims
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