Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
And the reason the OP needed help to not hate tubulars, is because there is a contingent of people who spread the hate stories - all the ones in here and more that we've all heard.
Correction - the OP's problem seems to be that he finds the mounting process messy and difficult on his restoration projects. He asked
Originally Posted by
joluja
My last three rebuilds have required tubular replacement and the long and painful glue removal, new glue application, sore hands and mess. Does it ever get better? Are there some secrets of the trade to make things easier? I would love to hear your best secrets for tubular replacement!
So yeah, well... you get good at it and you learn to enjoy the procedure and your craftsmanship.
If you're just flipping re-selling these restorations though, I think I'd sell them with tires unglued and make sure the buyer knows that. I remember that warning being on all the advertisements in the magazines.