Wheels for Hetchins help

[FishFright]

The boss's* Hetchins restoration is stalled trying source nice quality 27" rims for 32f 40r spokes that would suit .

Any ideas ?


*actual work boss

 

[carpenter]

where abouts are you? what budget?

I ask because Madgetts in Diss are rather good with wheels (nice wooden rims perhaps?)
http://www.madgettscycles.co.uk/cycle-wheel-building

or:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...=item41f80a4557:g:pR0AAOSwws5cN1rQ:rk:12:pf:0

 

[Poacher]

Since he's looking for rims, can we assume he already has hubs? 36h rims would be far easier to find.
Clincher or tubular tyres?
Would it be outrageous to suggest 700c and deep-reach brakes? (Probably! )
@carpenter 's link is to wheels rather than rims, and 36h steel ones at that, so I guess they're out of the running, but I did find these.
Not top notch quality, single wall rims, but at least they're alloy and the right size.
Failing that, bikejumbles are definitely worth a look. Near me, there's an established one in Long Eaton on the 2nd of March and a new one in Lincoln on the 24th. Maybe one coming up in your neck of the woods? Also check Campyoldy for possible others not on the jumble site.
There are various bike restoration websites, but likely to be more people looking for stuff rather than selling, I suspect.

PS Liking the wooden rims idea!

 

[FishFright]

He has a lovely pair of hubs but they 32 / 40 as they were when Mr Forithingay bought it

 

[biggs682]

He has a lovely pair of hubs but they 32 / 40 as they were when Mr Forithingay bought it

32h rims in 27" are like rocking horse poo unless you want to pay silly money