Model L-32-3 wheel rims

[David Samways]

Having sorted my request for a foot change for the Blue Star (thanks again Hans), I wonder if you lovely expert people can help get my stalled restoration of a 1932 L32-3 back on track? The L32-3 is essentially a 350 OHV engine in the model B 250cc cycle parts - see catalogue pic.

I know that Central Wheel Components can drill me off a rim to suit my hubs, but I wondered if the rims from other BSA models might work? The parts book list the same number for the three the light weight models (250 and 350cc) as 27-6981  19" x 2 1/4" for both front and rear wheels. I wondered if any other common models like the Bantam or C11 used the same spoke pattern and rim diameter?

[David Samways]

Checked with a mate's C11 and while the hubs are very similar they are wider and hence the spoke angle will be slightly more obtuse.