One thing I have used on Hi-E hubs, which preserves something of the origin al look with a bit more secure attachment, is modern antitheft skewers, of which there are several brands, typically tightening with a small allen key .
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Big Spring, Texas, USA
From: Kevin Kruger <ktk1_7_0_2_8@yahoo.com> Subject: [CR]Hi-E front Time Trial Skewer for sale on eBay To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 10:55 AM
I just listed a Hi-E front time-trial hub skewer on eBay. It has a repla ced steel thumb wing-nut post (replaced by previous owner, not me).
If anyone needs one, they may find the auction at the following address, or search item #120326341896:
Regards,
Kevin Kruger - Grantville, PA