Wanted: Rear BH Airlite track Hub Cones

Probably a massive long shot but can anyone help?!

Opened up my first pair of hubs last night.... cone on the fixed rear 40 hole British hub airlite is pitted. NO idea where to find suitable replacement and I'm suspecting it's going to be a bit of a chase, annoying as I'm in a bit of a hurry.

As I'm on my first build I'm still getting my head around the specifics so not entirely sure what axle threading, width etc and how close a match the cones have to be. Researched them on sites such as

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/airlites.html

and a la

http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=E3522AD1-9F82-4689-90EB-E205D0DD96DD&Enum=110&AbsPos=9

...but could do with some help really I guess. Also... lastly, the other 3 cones look oookaayy but sort of suspect if you get my drift so if it's poss I wouldn't mind replacing the lot. Front is 32 classic styleeee. Haven't got much cash to burn at all either. Any advice/help welcome!

Cheers guys and gals! crosses fingers

nobody got any advice? Is this such an obscure task i'm facing?

Are the front and rear cones the same? TPI and axle width is the same on most vintage hubs, it's only the width of the nut itself that might be a problem - could you give me a couple of dimensions and i'll check them against my old hubs (no spares myself i'm afraid)

It might be worth buying another set of hubs just for the cones - I could ask on CTC, Retrobike, or place an advert in the VCC magazine if you want...

I have spare front cones if that helps?

There's a guy I've seen at jumbles who has masses of spare parts in these great wooden trays. That's the guy you need ... I saw him at a jumble in Kent.

It never pays to be in a hurry to do what you are doing. Maybe best to build another wheelset for now, and hunt for the parts you need in a leisurely fashion.

2p comment innit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Job-Lot-Wheel-Spindles-x-12-2-Vintage-Bicycle-/230551231146?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item35adec9aaa#ht_500wt_1156 and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Job-Lot-Wheel-Spindles-x-12-1-Vintage-Bicycle-/250727487167?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3a6085d6bf#ht_500wt_1156 BIN for a tenner. plus you get some spares.

wow couldn't even ask for more good vibes if I tried! thanks for the replies so far.

andyfallsof + Tiswas - You have been pm'd!

Marcho - thanks for the links! might get those just in case. RE previous questions... front cones, ball bearings + axle diameter are all smaller on the front than the rear:

Rear has 1/4" ball bearings, axle is 153mm long, 9-10mm diameter from outer thread edge to thread edge, 26 tpi and the nut itself looks to be 17mm wide whilst the diameter of the inside or smallest bit of the race on the cone is about 7mm. will pm you in case you don't see this.

skully - cheers bro, comment worth every penny. I've been going pretty leisurely with the project out of necessity but I maybe rather stupidly made my first ride a semi-restoration project in itself = mega frustration and impatience and I just want to get the damn thing on the road now!! New problems keep popping up.. originally I thought this would be great as by the time I'm riding it I'll know everything inside out... but with the time it's taken.. not too sure now. yahnahwahmesayin'?

There's a guy I've seen at jumbles who has masses of spare parts in these great wooden trays. That's the guy you need ... I saw him at a jumble in Kent.

It never pays to be in a hurry to do what you are doing. Maybe best to build another wheelset for now, and hunt for the parts you need in a leisurely fashion.

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Hi,Aladdins cave here.
I do have in my stock some Airlite cones(NOS) £3.00 each with £1.50 p&p.
If your interested, please send a pm and I'll give payment details.
regards
Aladdins cave

Slightly off the topic, but does anyone know if Airlite made rear hubs in 32 hole drillings? I am chasing one to match a front 'Racelite' hub for deep V rims.

I already answered you in another thread. But I may be wrong.