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RE: Spitfire Wheels - Lug bolt pattern

To: "'Jim Baustian'" <jabaustian@att.net>, <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Spitfire Wheels - Lug bolt pattern
From: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 21:29:05 -0000
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-
> owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Baustian
> Sent: 26 March 2004 19:49
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Spitfire Wheels - Lug bolt pattern
> 
> A "Locost" Super 7 is in the planning stages. The front suspension and
> steering from a late Spitfire appear to be a good choices. The challenge
> is
> to find a rear axle assembly that will accept wheels of the Spitfire lug
> pattern. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Hi Jim,
        If you're happy with a simple live axle then the Triumph Dolomite
and Morris (Austin) Marina share the same PCD as the Spitfire, though the
offset is different. Earlier vehicles include the Standard (Triumph) 8 & 10,
but they are substantially weaker and wouldn't be recommended with anything
larger than an 1147cc engine.
        Does the TR7 use the same hub pattern? Certainly plentiful wherever
you are!
        Cheers,
                Bill.

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