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Re: Alloy Knock-offs?

To: Clayton La Baw <clabaw@jpl.nasa.gov>, derf <derfman@eatel.net>, Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Alloy Knock-offs?
Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 08:41:18 -0400
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As Frank C said, The TR ones for a Spit won't work, the taper is wrong. How
do I know, I naively bought a set. Anybody want them??

Larry

On 7/7/01 3:42 PM, "Clayton La Baw" <clabaw@jpl.nasa.gov> wrote:

> Derf -
> 
> SoCal Vintage Spridget racers use 14" (legally).  Many would use 15's (+2)
> if they could.  SCCA allows 15's in certain Solo II classes.  I have MG TF
> wires.
> 
> All splines (except Jaguar) are created equal.  The nut threads, however,
> come in two flavors: 8 tpi and 12 tpi.
> 
> Clay L.
> '67 Sprite
> 
> At 06:30 PM 7/6/01 -0500, derf wrote:
>> Hi,
>> Does anyone have those alloy knock-offs?  I was thinking of getting some
>> from M***.  They advertise a "+1" 14 inch wheel for Spridgets or MGBs.
>> Does anyone have the 14" wheels on a Spridget?  I will, of course, ask
>> them.  But, I want an honest opinion if anyone has them.  Also, I wasn't
>> aware of the fact that MGB wheels would fit Spridget hubs.  Is this
>> correct?
>> Cheers,
>> Derf
> 

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