Originally Posted by
noglider
The original spokes fit?@?!!!!!
Hooray, that'll make it easier and cheaper.
I can't guarantee it will work out for you. I was lucky. This wasn't an English bike. It was a German three speed with rims I didn't recognize. But it's worth a shot.
Some will question the wisdom of reusing 55 year old spokes, but Jobst Brandt has said that if they're not fatigued, there's no reason to be afraid.
According to Mark Stonich, AKA Bikesmith or MNHPVA guy, Raleigh raised center "Westrick" steel rims have the same ERD as Sun CR-18 rims, so you can reuse the spokes if they are in good shape. With flat center "Eastrick" rims you are out of luck. If you do replace the spokes, you'll need spoke washers on the old hubs.