So... I have a set of these with the rare silver rims in 24h front and rear. However my front rim is shot, big nasty dent in the brake surface. You said there aren't "many" options for a replacement rim in the right ERD, does that indicate that there are "some?" :-)

The hubs are so smoooooth and all my spokes/nipples are in good shape and free threading...

Maybe they can be rebuilt in modern rims *without* the troublesome nylon washer???

wishful,
Todd in Boston