Dave08
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There has been a lot of threads concerning the fabrication of adapter plates for various rims that individuals want to run on their deuces. I have read just about all of them and I have contributed comments to most of them in the form of questions. However, half the fun in having a MV and starting a project is doing the work yourself and/or figuring out the way to solve a particular problem. Well, I have embarked on making an adapter plate on my own and got a few other SS Members interested as well. I realize that there are plates and rims for sale on SS but this is one member helping another member and trying to keep costs at a minimum.
I am using the HEMTT rim for my project to run 53" tires on my deuce. I have looked at the prices of the plates for sale along with the shipping and it became more of an economic decision for me to make my own. I purchased my 1045 steel
Plates pre-cut. My pre-cut measurements where 1/4' bigger diameter than what I required and I had the inner diameter for deuce Hub pre-cut 1/4" smaller. I did this because the pre-cuts were fire cuts and I wanted to perform the final cuts in the plates. I utilized the 1045 steel in 1/2 inch thickness for the strength. My son and I then spent the afternoon at his shop setting up the Mil and cutting one plate. It turned out great. I have been talking with another SS Member an I am going to make him a proto type with his CAD drawings for his project when I get the time. Now for the first important fact which is cost. I am making a total of 8 plates. I purchased 9 plates that were 1/2" thinck of 1045 steel precut to a 18 inch outer diameter size with a 8.5 inch inner diameter cut for a total cost of $61.71 per plate. I then purchased two End Mill Bits at a cost of $132. With no labor charges, my adapter plates end up costing me approximately $76.47 for each and I have the satisfaction of making them myself as part of my project.
Treeguy has sent me the CAD Drawings for his project and has brought to my attention the issue of centering the rim so that it runs true. The studs that bolt the two halves of the rims together will not center the adapter plate properly and Treeguy, working with Gringeltaube has come up with a great idea that we will try with my adapter plates to see if it works. I have attached pictures of the stud dimensions that hold the rim halves together, the steel plates that I used as stock, the milling process, and the final plate.
The objective is to keep the cost as low as possible and to accomplish something on your own project. I will keep everyone informed as I am next going to cut the HEMTT rims in order to use the adapter plates.
DAve08
I am using the HEMTT rim for my project to run 53" tires on my deuce. I have looked at the prices of the plates for sale along with the shipping and it became more of an economic decision for me to make my own. I purchased my 1045 steel
Plates pre-cut. My pre-cut measurements where 1/4' bigger diameter than what I required and I had the inner diameter for deuce Hub pre-cut 1/4" smaller. I did this because the pre-cuts were fire cuts and I wanted to perform the final cuts in the plates. I utilized the 1045 steel in 1/2 inch thickness for the strength. My son and I then spent the afternoon at his shop setting up the Mil and cutting one plate. It turned out great. I have been talking with another SS Member an I am going to make him a proto type with his CAD drawings for his project when I get the time. Now for the first important fact which is cost. I am making a total of 8 plates. I purchased 9 plates that were 1/2" thinck of 1045 steel precut to a 18 inch outer diameter size with a 8.5 inch inner diameter cut for a total cost of $61.71 per plate. I then purchased two End Mill Bits at a cost of $132. With no labor charges, my adapter plates end up costing me approximately $76.47 for each and I have the satisfaction of making them myself as part of my project.
Treeguy has sent me the CAD Drawings for his project and has brought to my attention the issue of centering the rim so that it runs true. The studs that bolt the two halves of the rims together will not center the adapter plate properly and Treeguy, working with Gringeltaube has come up with a great idea that we will try with my adapter plates to see if it works. I have attached pictures of the stud dimensions that hold the rim halves together, the steel plates that I used as stock, the milling process, and the final plate.
The objective is to keep the cost as low as possible and to accomplish something on your own project. I will keep everyone informed as I am next going to cut the HEMTT rims in order to use the adapter plates.
DAve08
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.... why 6.75" if 6.450 - 6.455" would have been enough? (That already IS a highly stressed area there, that close to the lug nut holes, no need to further weaken it, IMHO)
