Originally Posted by
Chuck M
Thank you! The AM-3 Carrera Special 10 Speed in that catalog appears to be almost identically equipped as my '79 Carabela. The only difference is my Carabela has Shimano low flange hubs and a 6 speed freewheel. I don't know if the wheels were swapped or if this is a difference between the Windsor and Carabela marques.
Edit: Just checked and it is a 5 speed FW.
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suspect you may be. on right track with suggestion that wheels may not be original
usually cycle manufacturers will
tend to stay within one
keiretsu (trade association) when sourcing components from Japan manufacturers in order to get an overall better price
ACER-MEX tended to source from the trade group comprised of Sugino, MAEDA, Matsush*&ta (Sunshine), DiaCompe, etc.
here is a 1973 trade publication advert showing Shimano's trade group partners -
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