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Corgi Toys Golden Jack Wheels & Tyres

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There are a number of variations of the Corgi Toys Golden Jack Wheels & Tyres issued in the late 1960’s to add to the ‘play-value’ of the models with the ability to ‘jack up the vehicle and remove a wheel and tyre’.

The obvious problem is that the wheels are then able to roll away to the spot under the cupboard where dust bunnies hide them and Nifflers collect them.

So how to identify the models and the wheels ?

Corgi Toys offered the Golden Jack wheel hubs in blister card sets of 12 as accessory packs. The following chart identifies the models, the original reference numbers, and matching reproduction wheels and tyres from RecoverToy.

Corgi Toys
Model		Model
#		Corgi Part
#		O.D.*RecoverToy
Part		RecoverToy
Set
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2731354 15.9mm (5/8″) Single WheelSet of 4 Wheels
Rover TC 20002751351 15.9mm (5/8″) Single WheelSet of 4 Wheels
Oldsmobile Toronado2761352 15.9mm (5/8″) N/A N/A
Chevrolet Corvette3001342 15.9mm (5/8″) N/A N/A
Hillman Hunter Rally3021353 15.9mm (5/8″)Single WheelSet of 4 Wheels
Chevrolet SS350 Camaro3381352 15.9mm (5/8″) N/A N/A
Mini Marcos GT 8503411361 12.7mm (1/2″) Single Wheel Set of 4 Wheels
Corgi Toys Golden Jack Wheel Hub Models Reference. * O.D. : Outer Diameter of wheel hub

While it was never officially released the 342 Lamborghini Muira was also intended to be a Golden Jacks model, but was changed at the last minute to a Whizz-Wheels model.

Suspending Toy Repair Services

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A belated update to our toy repair services.

We have offered a toy repair service for many years. However, the volume of orders have overwhelmed our toy repair specialists. We are struggling to complete the existing orders and are suspending toy repair services until further notice.

Our spare parts and reproduction box listings are all still available for ordering, just repair services are affected.

We will update the website at a later date, although at this time we do not expect that to be any earlier than June 2022 and probably longer. Please monitor our website for updates.

We do not have any experience with anyone else offering a commercial repair service and cannot recommend another toy repairer for you. There are lots of high quality non-professionals who do their own models for the love of the toys. We are not aware of any that offer a commercial repair service. We suggest you use a locality search for a service close to you or enquire at local hobby shops.

Thankyou for your interest in Antique Toy World and RecoverToy. We will complete your existing toy repair order as time permits and we thank you for your patience.