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Re: Wire Wheel Conversion

To: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
Subject: Re: Wire Wheel Conversion
From: Agustin de la Calle <agustin@risotto.mit.edu>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 12:15:02 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net, mgs@Autox.Team.Net
In-reply-to: <3.0.1.32.19980426200326.0082b600@carroll.com>
Reply-to: Agustin de la Calle <agustin@risotto.mit.edu>
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Philip,

I have heard that the new wire wheels go for $80 each. But you already
have bought them. For further parts at a reasonable price I would call 

Mike (802) 439-5815

See what he has to offer.

Cheers,

Gus
'71 Midget




On Sun, 26 Apr 1998, Philip Hubbard wrote:

> I'm wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the wire wheel
> conversion kits I've seen in VicBrit.  As sort of a longer term project
> (due to the expense) I am looking to convert from my rostyles to wire
> wheels.  At Britfest I picked up some decent wheels and knockoffs for not
> too much money.  If the conversion setup is on the level I may go that way
> instead of a new rear axel, etc.  OTOH, I sort of have a bias which says if
> it is easier than the "old way" it probably isn't as good.  Then again, I
> like spin off oil filters.  :)
> 
> Any personal stories on whether the conversion kits are legit?
> 
> Philip
> 1974 MG Midget (Burgundy)
> 


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