As to wire wheels, you have to remember that they were used initially
(early part of the century) because steel wheels were unreliable as
welding techniques had not developed to a high enough standard. However
that situation ended in between the 2 wars and so after that they became
purely a fashion acessory! A nice fashion acessory I'll agree.
Cheers
Tim
James Carruthers wrote:
>Hi listers,
>
>
>I've got to think through a strategy to allow me to commute to work this
>year. My engine went pop last year after 3 weeks of doing 90 miles a
>day. Question is, should I try and drive my Spit for possibly 3 months
>of the same journey this year. Thoughts of getting a banger and using
>that come to mind, but then I thought that the same amount of money will
>get my Spit fixed up with overdrive.
>
>So, what do I need to convert my 1500 to overdrive? Gearbox with
>overdrive unit, propshaft.... anything else....
>
>Does the wiring just fit straight in? Or is it easily connected up?
>
>What sort of RPM will I be doing at motorway speeds...?
>
>
>
>
>
>James
>
>1977 Pimento Red Spit (with no idea of what Im planning to put her
>through)
>
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