Please i.d. These Wheels from a mid 1940's B6

[lounging]

Please reply if you know the maker of these 26" wheels with a New Departure model D rear hub. thank you

 

[PlasticNerd]

Lobdells possibly? No markings huh? Nice set right there!

 

[island schwinn]

The later lobdell hoops weren't marked as far as I know.my 46 has the same wheels and they disappeared after 47 when Schwinn came out with the S2 rim.I also have a spare set with no markings.

 

[lounging]

The later lobdell hoops weren't marked as far as I know.my 46 has the same wheels and they disappeared after 47 when Schwinn came out with the S2 rim.I also have a spare set with no markings.

Thank you island schwinn and PlasicNerd. I don't know what the early S2's look like

 

[jacob9795]

Someone pulled the spokes way too tight. The spokes shouldn’t pass all the way through the nipple, it should be flush. Also, the nipple could snap if the spokes are too short.
There is something about the lacing that bothers me. What gauge spokes? I've had success in pushing the metal back down but some look like they’re past the point of no return. I’ve personally seen these on Monark, Columbia, and Shelby bicycles. Lobdell was probably an ink stamp long gone.

 

[WES PINCHOT]

Thank you island schwinn and PlasicNerd. I don't know what the early S2's look like

THE 'S-2' RIMS WERE FORMED INTO A ROLLED TUBULAR SHAPE.
MUCH STRONGER THAT THE LOBDELLS.
THE FIRST 'S-2'S' IN '48 DID NOT HAVE THE TRACKING STRIPS ON THE TOP,
BUT NOT FOR TOO LONG AFTER MAYBE STILL IN '48!