Superfast oops

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Broughton
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Superfast oops

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Hi,
could this be a factory oops on my Javelin: twice 5spoke square on the right side, one 5spoke square and one 5spoke on the left
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Re: Superfast oops

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The factory workers simply did not distinguish those two wheel types. During the time those 5 slot wheels were current (about 1974-76), they could be applied together with 5 square wheels in any combination.
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Recently I wanted to take a ride on a Streak Track, so I entered my Lambo and tried to go down, but.....someone has stolen my steering wheel :o
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ChFalkensteiner wrote:The factory workers simply did not distinguish those two wheel types. During the time those 5 slot wheels were current (about 1974-76), they could be applied together with 5 square wheels in any combination.
Thanks Christian this clears up a question i had on another thread (Superfast casting show #5) regarding an SF#5 Lotus JPS with a combination of 5 slot and 5 square wheels. Thanks for the information.
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