Hi, does anyone recognise this type of rearwheel? it looks very similair than the WD type but hasn't got the knock out spindel. First I thought it was a DIY job but at closer look it looks original to me. Anyone any idea ??. I though maybe prewar before the QD-type. I would like to take it further apart but it has to stay in the WD40 for a while.... Regards, Michiel

Michiel,

This is a pre war QD wheel. The spigot for the brake drum has a threaded hole at the rear. The knockout spindle screws in the back of the spigot.

Regards,
Leon

email (option): leonhop3@planet.nl

Thanks Leon,

I studied the partlist of 1939 and found out this type of construction was used in the G14, but the G14 had 18 inch rims whilst this one has a 19 inch rim.

Could it be from a 37-38 M-type or maybe other/earlier models?? In 1939 the M-types used the later knock-out type already. Or could it be that the G14 used 19 inch rims as well.....?


Regards, Michiel

Michiel,

According to the 1938 parts list it was in use on the M group models. I have the same type of spindle on my 1936 Empire Star.

Regards,
Leon

email (option): leonhop3@planet.nl

Leon,

That explains a lot, thanks for looking.... . Michiel