1967 Stingray 3 Speed With. 36 Spoke Center Stamp Rim

[kstarkusa]

ok so I've talk to a couple of collectors about this rear rim on this 3 speed stingray. It has a center stamp 36 spoke rear rim with a correct dated 3 speed hub. I was wondering has anyone seen a 36 spoke rear rim used on a 67 or even newer bike?

 

[Metacortex]

That happened in late '67 production. From the cover of the Dec. 1967 Reporter:

 

[kstarkusa]

Thank you I appreciate the info. Are these rims as rare as the 63 rear rims or are they different?

 

[Jive Turkey]

Looks like you've got a pretty rare bird there.

 

[kstarkusa]

Why do you say it's rare?

 

[Jive Turkey]

The article posted above says the 36 spoke wheel on that year/model was a temporary substitute. How many do you think they built during that window? Out of those how many survive today?

 

[kstarkusa]

Oh I gotch ya. Yea I personally have not see another one like it.

 

[mcmfw2]

Very interesting indeed.... Great detective work

 

[vastingray]

That was awesome information

 

[kstarkusa]

Has anyone else had a bike like this?