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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