105 So.
406-962-3573
Hubs
There are a number
of different manufacturers of roller bearing hubs today, but I feel these hubs
represent the old styling while incorporating modern conveniences. These hubs are built after the Sarven style,
yet without the wooden core. The
mortising for the spokes is an integral part of the casting and uses a spoke
very similar to the Sarven spoke (just a shorter tendon). The heavy rear flange is often machined to
accommodate a drum for hydraulic brakes.
These hubs come fit for four axle sizes; 1, 1 1/8, 1Ό, and 1½, and
use spoke sizes correspondingly.
A 1Ύ hub is also available for medium sized vehicles and
light coaches that fit a 1Ύ axle and spoke.
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1 and 1 1/8
hubs are $49.00 each 1Ό and 1½
hubs are $64.00 each 1Ύ hubs are $173.00 each |
This large hub
is fashioned after the military hub, referred to as the Archibald hub. It will fit the 2 and larger axles and
requires a 2 to 2½ spoke. Unlike the
lighter roller bearing hubs, these do not have mortises for the spokes to fit
in to. This is an extremely strong hub
and often used on larger coaches and hitch wagons. It is machined to take the large 12
hydraulic drum brake and has a very nicely machined brass hub cap.
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2 roller bearing Archibald hub $225.00 each. |
For those of you interested in competition driving
, this roller
bearing flush hub is the way to go.
The shortened outer flange is ribbed to deflect obstacles
when youre cutting those corners tight.
This hub requires its own specific axle because of its shortened
length. It is also machined to take the
8 and 10 brake systems.
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1 and 1 1/8
flush hubs are $48.50 each 1Ό and 1½ flush hubs are $75.00 each |
Hydraulic brake
systems are available in 8, 10 and 12 drum sizes. The 8 brake system fits the 1 and 1 1/8
axles; the 10 brakes fit the 1Ό and 1½ axles; and the 12 brakes fit the 2
to 2½ axles. It is necessary to specify
which hub and axle you are fitting to ensure the correct brake system. Each complete set comes with drum, backing
plate (with shoes mounted), master cylinder, hydraulic lines and brake fluid.
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8 brake system is $335.00 10 brake system is $385.00 12 brake system is $585.00 |
The Sarven hub was
probably one of the more widely used hub styles in its day and is still a
reliable hub today. When interested in
keeping that Doctors buggy or spring wagon original, this is the hub to use. After the wheel is assembled, the boxing from
the old style axle is fitted into the core to provide a reliable, true running
wheel. These Sarven style hubs are still
available from a 1 spoke up to a 2 spoke.
Prices include cores and flanges.
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1 spoke hub is $35.00 1 1/8 & 1 Ό hubs are $40.00 1 3/8 and 1 ½ hubs are $45.00 2 hub is $120.00 |
We also turn
our own wooden wagon hubs, complete with mortising, bands set and a 1Ύ center
bore. We build these for $225.00 each. The
hub on the right has been turned and mortises bored while the hub on the left
has been center bored and hub bands set (ready to build a wheel on). If I have accurate measurements, or better
yet, the old boxing, well taper bore the center to fit the boxing for you.
These are the common style new hubs we deal
mostly with. There are a multitude of
hub styles out there today, but of all the wheels we repair through the shop,
these are what I would consider to be the reliable, both in style and function.
We do a lot of wheels, so if we can help
you figure something out, let us know.
Dave and Diane Engel
ENGELS COACH SHOP
105 So. Main
406-962-3573
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