There are also the difference of the orientation of the perforations being
rotated to affect the most strength where the two pieces are welded
together. Mk II Sprites have two perfs located per rim web as opposed to
the Bugeye being one centered per rim web.
Mike C
----- Original Message -----
From "Woerpel's" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "Sprite" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 11:40 PM
Subject: Re: Rims
> Hi Gary,
> According to "Original Sprite and Midget" page 41: All Bugeyes used the
> 12 hole ventilated wheels but there are variations.
> Riveted wheels were used up to chassis # AN5/15150 (April 1959) and then
> after welded for strength. Further strengthening occurred at Ch. #
> AN5/39224 (May 1960) when the ribs radiating from the hub hole were
> slightly longer than the earlier ones. This resulted in the brake access
> holes being in a slightly different position. It wasn't until Ch. #
> HAN7/26240 (Dec. 1962 Sprite MkII) and Ch.# GAN2/17166 (Midget MkI) that
> the "12-hole" wheel was replaced with a plain slotted wheel.
>
> Riveted wheels are easy to find as most were cast off as being to week for
> "spirited" driving or racing. My car, #AN5/17606, is supposed to have the
> welded-short ribbed wheels which are hard to find for some reason.
>
> Ah, the thrill of the hunt for proper period parts!
> My $.02
> Regards
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA 1500
>
>
> The Mayers wrote:
>
>>I have several different rims for my Bugeye. Some have 12 holes around
>>the center and some do not, on some the center is welded to the rim and
>>others it is riveted. And a few have a spacer (a disk 3/16" thick) welded
>>to the inside where the wheel studs go thru. What is the correct wheel
>>for the Bugeye? Thank you, Gary 61 BE
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