non-MGB hubs for the MGB
I have been looking for a set of MGC disc wheel hubs for my MGA V8 conversion. It seems that MGC hubs, particularily for the solid wheels, are as rare as a honest politician and expensive. Digging around in literature and the internet, there are a couple of non-MGB hubs which are supposed to fit the MGB stub axle with no, or minimal modifications. (I need one with the Chevy bolt circle.) The ones I have run across were Porsche 911/944, Nissan 300Z non-turbo and '68 - 72 Chevelle Unfortunately, most of this info is third and fouth hand and suspect. Does anyone know of hubs which would work? (For sure!)
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4571 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: non-MGB hubs for the MGB
Kurt,
Call our long lost MGV8 buddy, Werner Van Clapdurp. He uses Porche rotors. [www.geocities.com] |
V6 Midget Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: non-MGB hubs for the MGB
Kurt, take a look at the specs of the front end that Arthur donated to the Roadmaster project from his Cobra kit. It uses a 5 lug hub that I think is what you're looking for. I'm sure either Jim or Arthur can tell you what they are.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6508 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: non-MGB hubs for the MGB
Kurt, that would be the Chevelle hub you mentioned. It is modified by boring the race seat deeper to match the MG, not a particularly difficult job. Although most parts suppliers have converted to one piece hub and rotor assemblies, I understand there is a performance supplier selling individual hubs and rotors.
Jim |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: non-MGB hubs for the MGB
Check with Bill Guzman (www.classicconversionseng.com). He sells hubs for the MGB that you can do in any bolt pattern you want.
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