To all,
I believe Daniel is right... and that the early welded wheels were a
competition Special Tuning option, that like most things, later became
production.
WST
----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel Thompson <dthompson@gbc.ca>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 4:01 PM
Subject: RE: WANTED--vented Bugeye wheel
>
> Listers,
>
> I was under the impression that the very early bugeye wheel halves were
> riveted together, not welded. At least that's the way they are on my '58.
> Easy to identify.
>
> BTW, I have 17 wheels in my garage. Will "donate" one for free if you pay
> the postage. You can take off the old dunlop tire yourself.
>
> Also seriously considering sending 4 bugeye bonnets to the crusher. They
are
> not so good but no rust through. You pick up!
>
> I am in Montreal, Canada.
>
> Daniel58612
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D. [SMTP:pauld@ekpc.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 12:17 PM
> > To: harris@lightspeed.net
> > Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: WANTED--vented Bugeye wheel
> >
> > Harris,
> >
> > During a concourse judging at SpriteRush a discussion evolved
> > concerning vented bugeye wheels. It seems that all vented wheels
> > are not alike. The very early ones had the round holes located
> > symetrically about the welding points that hold the hub to the rim.
> > Apparently, it was determined that this weakened the wheel. Later
> > vented wheels located the round vent holes off center from the
> > welding points.
> >
> > BTW, I have a wheel for you if you want but it has been painted
> > black and will need some cleaning up. I think it is the later type.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
>
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