Is this considered 3 cross lacing even though the first cross is right at the hub? These are 32H rims/hubs:



I am going to give rebuilding these wheels a try. Found a guy on eBay who does a good deal on 14G SS spokes. 75 spokes, custom cut, any combination of lengths, $29 shipped:

"ABOUT ME.......... As most of you know, I own a couple of Phil Wood spoke machines, and I have supplied all types of spokes in the bike industry since 1998. Even Titanium spokes (I still supply them). I do not deal with crappy Taiwan, or China made spokes. Only quality spokes are rethreaded on my machines. All you have to do is supply me with the length you are needing. It can be a mutiple amount of sizes, as most wheel sets can require up to 4 different lengths (depending on the lacing pattern).

DESCRIPTION......... You are purchasing a total of 75 custom cut and rethreaded 14g Silver stainless steel spokes. Cut and rethreaded to any length you need from 305mm down to 75mm in length. Again, just let me know what sizes you need when making your payment. You are receiving spokes only. I also supply high quality colored alloy nipples that are sold in separate listings. Please check them out so you can have a truly beautiful wheelset. "

No affiliation, just found the guy...

So, is this actually 3 cross and not 2 cross as I first thought?

My plan is to disassemble the front wheel, get the spoke length. Remove one DS and NDS spoke from the rear (so I can refer back to the rear) and get the lengths. Order up the spokes and give lacing them up a shot. If that goes good I'll try to true them. If I can't get it done I'll lace the rear and take them both to the LBS. After polishing the hub and rims of course.

Nipples should cost me about $12 or so, so for around $40 I'll give 'er a shot. Heck, a month ago I didn't know how to disassemble a bottom bracket and headset...amazing what research can do