? Base swap

[artherfonz]

Hi All,
I was looking at this auction #301259555591(at work) which is about to close,unfortunately my workplace has restrictions on software and i am unable to lighten the photo's,it appears to me that this may be a base swap.The green rivet doesn't seem right,the auction has lots of activity,will it be a bargain?
cheers steven

[johnboy]

A dodgy rivet and well worn wheels on a minty looking model always rings alarm bells. I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole

[motorman]

I agree with JB that rivet doesn't look good at all.........walk away!!!!

[Brad Pittiful]

warning will robinson!

[artherfonz]

I did bid early so that ebay would email me that it was finishing, I was preparing a snipe till I noticed the rivet and tyre wear, I watched till the end when the snipes were active $82.77AU was the finishing price.

[Taniwha]

Green colour looks all wrong to me Steven - I'd say repaint rather than base swap.

Cheers,
Gavin

[numi]

Certainly looks like the rivet head was drilled and the stem re-flared.Clearly a base swop as the excessive play-wear on the wheels and base is not consistent with the Excellent+ body.
numi