Thread: New - 1917-American-LaFrance-Speedster-rvr.jpg (1/1) [269K]
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Old October 13th 16, 08:41 AM posted to alt.binaries.automobiles.carshows,alt.binaries.automobile.pictures,alt.binaries.pictures.autos
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Default New - 1917-American-LaFrance-Speedster-rvr.jpg [269K]
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> Hi Richard, What is the purpose of the gold ( nuts ?) on the rear wheel
> spokes? Are they decorative or do they serve a purpose? John

They're apparently just decorative. Other pics of LaFrances from this time
have just the 6 bolts closer to the hub (painted red in this case).
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