HERBEAM had wire wheels following the V6 conversion and with the built c-4
auto and the 3.89 Sunbeam rear end and hubs....the first full throttle shift
spun the wheels on the hubs ruining the splines..........my 2c (Now with 76
Capri 13 x 5.5 Mag wheels, correct offset, good looks, perfect for the era)
-----Original Message-----
From: Louie & Laila <bwana(at)c2i2.com>
To: Lance Brown <lance(at)santacruzyachts.com>
Cc: Alpine Newsgroup <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 02, 1999 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: Ford/Alpine rear end
> 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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