Re: Ford/Alpine rear end

From: Louie & Laila (bwana(at)c2i2.com)
Date: Wed Feb 03 1999 - 03:36:55 CST


 Lance, That sounds good, but I would be concerned with the torque that
your new engine would provide to the spoke wheels. I doubt that the sunbeam
wire wheels could handle it. I am not an authority on that, but they have
given way to failure in similar applications. I would first consult an
expert in the field and then see if the spokes could be upgraded if
possible. I would always be checking them and be on the lookout for possible
failure. Lou Meyers

>Lance Brown wrote:
>> Can some one confirm that the wheel bolt pattern on the early alpine>>
rear ends is the same as a Ford 8" rear end?
>>
>> I think I have found the answer to my rear axle problem. British wire>>
wheel sells a bolt on version on the Alpine hub, which hopefully bolts>>
onto the Ford rear once it has been cut down. This allows me to get the>>
gear ratio for the V-6, I need and still carry the wire wheels.

>



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