[Boatanchors] Re: Johnson Speed X Bug Question

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

Al -

Looks just like the chrome-plated one in the other link, identified as
a Speed-X. I have the same key (in black), also a slightly wider
example. Neither have tags. They remind me of the standard Vibroplex
bug and the smaller Blue Racer. I seem to remember them from old
catalog ads.

I've also seen another type with a red and black tag, clearly labeled
Johnson Speed-X, with one streamlined paddle instead of a paddle and
knob arrangement. Missed one at Hosstraders 2 years ago for $5. Neat
looking key.

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ

On 3/15/06, Al Parker <anchor at ec.rr.com> wrote:
> Hi Scott,
>     I got a bug a few months ago that I think is a Speed-X, it also was
> missing that spring.  I modified a spring that I think I got from a ball
> point pen.  You can see it all at:
> http://www.boatanchors.org/BugIdent.htm
>     I had asked on another list if anyone could ID it for me, and the
> general opinion is that it may be a Speed-X, but some of the parts are not
> quite the same, and it may be a "brand-x" unknown-name, as there
> apparently were a few small mfgrs thru the yrs.  Anyhow, it's a nice user.
>     If anyone has any more ideas on ID, pse jump in.