On Sun, 23 Apr 1995, robert beard wrote:
> I have just purchased the necessary parts from a 1966 MGB to convert my 1974
> MGB to wire wheels.
>
> I have heard conflicting stories on whether or not I should change the rear
> axle to the original wire wheels one or simply change the hubs and leave my
> salsbury axle on the car.
>
My impression is that the wire wheel axle is somewhat shorter than the
disc wheel one.
Thus you should change hubs and axles together.
I'm not familiar with the "salsbury" terminology, though. Are these
special axles?
John M. Trindle | jtrindle@tsquare.com | Tidewater Sports Car Club
'73 MGB DSP | '69 Spitfire E Stock | '88 RX-7 C Stock
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