Originally Posted by
campingnut
I am out of town this weekend, so I cannot measure the axle, but I do know that I have all Shimano components with a six speed shifter. Also, the axle inside the hub is deeply pitted again (we have put it on a lathe once to smooth out the pitting).
Thanks for all the great information.
6spd rear cluster means you'll (most likely) have 126mm frame spacing.
If you're having to machine things out on the axle, then it's time to replace the entire setup, not just the rim. Not sure if you've got a cassette or freewheel on there, but if it's a freewheel you can still get hubs at Harris Cyclery. They've got some spiffy Suzue Classicas, and some less expensive Quando hubs. Velo Orange also makes a 126mm freewheel hub, and I stand behind their products 100% based on their house-brand stuff I've been pounding on for a couple years.