It's true that the early wheels were weaker because the brake adjusting holes
weren't offset but that's not all, some bugeye wheels have rivets joining the
centre and rim and some are welded. I know at least one restorer in torment
because he can't get rivetted wheels for his early car.
P
Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D. wrote:
> 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
>
> From: "Harris Goodkind" <harris@lightspeed.net>
>
> Listers,
> While walking around my Bugeye last night I noticed I have three solid and
> one vented wheels. "No problem," I thought, since I have some wheels
> stacked in the backyard from my last Bugeye. Unfortunately I only have 2
> vented wheels there. So, I have three of each type. If anyone has a
> vented wheel they are willing to part with, please let me know its
> condition and your asking price!
> Thanks,
> Harris
> '59 Bugeye Sprite AN520769
> The three-wheeled wonder!
>
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> Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D.
> Lexington, KY
> 606/744-4812 ext. 389
> '66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-55641
> '66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-59017
> '69 A/H Sprite MK IV: Parts car
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