Andrew and My Fellow Listers,
I don't want to sound negative on this thread (I hate that term) but let me
offer some thoughts on this.
Unless I am mistaken, 1/4 elliptic wire-wheel rears were quite rare. Therefore,
the likelihood of your car having a factory wire-wheel rear end would be slim.
If I am correct, Bugeyes with the wire wheel option would only have hub adapters
on the rear. I would have to check my factory info which is at home.
If I remember, I will measure my rear this evening and let you know. (The rear
on my car.)
Also, if any listers are interested in a professional rear-end wire-wheel
conversion for 1/4 elliptic cars, there is a shop in upstate NY that has
completed such conversions in a purpose-built jig. They flawlessly convert
semi-elliptic rear-end housings for 1/4 elliptic use. I don't know prices, but
can vouch for the integrity of the shop. Contact me if you want further info.
Jay Fishbein, CT
AN-5
HAN-6
Innocenti-S
Andrew.Griffith@ReadRite.com wrote:
> Thanks Bob,
> I like you reply... simple and to the point.
> But can I tell if my rear-end is a wire wheel one that someone changed the
> hubs to accommodate steel wheels?
> Anybody know the distance from backing plate to the other?
>
> TIA
>
> -Drew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bkitterer@aol.com [mailto:Bkitterer@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 10:58 PM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: RE: Solid vs. Wire Wheels
>
> In a message dated 11/17/99 4:56:08 PM, Andrew.Griffith@ReadRite.com writes:
>
> << Speaking of rear-ends... Does anybody know how to ID the narrower wire
> wheel
> rear-end for (1/4 elliptical springs)from the standard one? Any suggestions?
>
> >>
>
> Drew,
>
> Just use a tape measure. You can check between the brake backing plate
> flanges. If the differential and axles or out measure through the center
> for
> over all length.
>
> Bob and Annice
> 1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor) in progress
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