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> Cracked Fuch, Can this be repaired
larryg
post Jul 30 2014, 11:00 AM
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Am having 4 spoke fuchs polished and discovered a crack. Am sending it out to see if it can be safely repaired. Thoughts?Attached Image
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post Jul 30 2014, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(larryg @ Jul 30 2014, 10:00 AM) *
Thoughts?

No idea on the crack, but the singular of Fuchs is still Fuchs since it is the name of the company.
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post Jul 30 2014, 11:19 AM
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I have a spare but am not sure where the fuchs it is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jul 30 2014, 11:32 AM
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Probably, but given they can be had for ~ $100, I'd look for another.
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post Jul 30 2014, 11:39 AM
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post Jul 30 2014, 11:53 AM
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Can it be fixed - yes

Would I drive on it - no
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post Jul 30 2014, 12:42 PM
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Cheaper to buy a new one
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post Jul 30 2014, 02:30 PM
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post Jul 30 2014, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 30 2014, 10:16 AM) *

QUOTE(larryg @ Jul 30 2014, 10:00 AM) *
Thoughts?

No idea on the crack, but the singular of Fuchs is still Fuchs since it is the name of the company.
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Noted, but I will take credit for getting it correct in the text....well except for a slight capitalization infraction.
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post Jul 30 2014, 03:41 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-origin...678&vxp=mtr

Interesting, the wheel on eBay appears to have the same crack!
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post Jul 30 2014, 03:41 PM
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I have one bolted to my garage wall that I use as an extension cord reel.

I would suggest you use that one for the same purpose and get a new one.
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post Jul 30 2014, 04:07 PM
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I own a wheel repair shop and I would not repair that wheel.
It would cost the same amount to buy a replacement.
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post Jul 30 2014, 04:10 PM
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Tighten the bolts by hand, not an impact wrench
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post Jul 30 2014, 04:42 PM
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Check with Garold Shaffer...he had some Fuchs singles a while back. Otherwise Brad Mayeur...
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post Jul 30 2014, 05:01 PM
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That one's pretty much Fuched. Or Fuchsed as it were...
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post Jul 30 2014, 05:03 PM
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it would make an attractive hose/cord reel.
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post Jul 30 2014, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(larryg @ Jul 30 2014, 02:41 PM) *

QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Jul 30 2014, 01:30 PM) *

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-origin...678&vxp=mtr

Interesting, the wheel on eBay appears to have the same crack!


No wonder George is only asking $150 for it.
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post Jul 30 2014, 05:21 PM
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all in @$182. kinda spendy for a hose reel.
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post Jul 30 2014, 05:25 PM
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It's probably been bent and straightened already.
Which caused the crack.
You can fix the crack.
But there's stress.....it'll be back.
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post Jul 30 2014, 05:43 PM
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Some of the replies are entertaining. But just buy another one. It's not a question at all, it's a no brainer. Don't Fuchs with it.

Hose reel is perfect for that one. Air, water, electric, who knew this Fuchs was so versatile.
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