Many of the sub-frame parts interchange between a Minx, a Husky and the Alpine
BUT, the Minxes`and Husky's sit higher-so if you use a complete sub frame from
a Minx or Husky, your Alpine will be going uphill all the time. The front
stub axle carriers are different.
Jan Eyerman
Whiteford Andy <A.G.Whiteford@gcal.ac.uk> wrote:
Whiteford Andy (that's ME!) wrote:
> Could somebody remind me which other "Audax A"
> Rootes group car(s) have the same
> engine subframe and front suspension geomentry as the Alpine ?
OK, i'll rephrase-
I have a 1963 ser III Alpine, it's various engines and ancilliaries are all
in pieces,
it's (original) front suspension needs a full rebuild, and there are no
front brake callipers, wheels, etc...
So i'm thinking of buying a running, MOTed 1965 Hillman Minx for sale
locally (# 300 ono):
I'll raise the front of the car, remove the front wheels, and simply drop
its subframe,
complete with engine & box, onto a low trolley, and use this in my Alpine,
just to get it going:
questions:
1/ Does a 1965 Minx have the same x-member & suspension geometry as a ser 4
or 5 Alpine ?
2/ will the engine & box fit through the bottom of the car ?
(I'd take the head & carbs, etc off)
3/ 1965 Minx- iron head I know, but 1592 or 1725cc ??
4/ if not a minx, what should I look for
(I *think* the rapier and super-minx have wrong sized suspension arms,
etc.....)
TIA
Andy
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