As I understand it, the front axle point is "Higher" on a Husky or Minx and
what not (1"), because they use a larger wheel diameter. If used on an
Alpine, with 13" wheels, this has the effect of lowering the front end about
one inch without removing metal from the spring. This is a modification used
by many vintage and SCCA solo II Tiger racers, and possibly, some Alpine
competitors. My first encounter with this was an alpine that was 1" higher
on a side than the other. We puzzled on this one for a time till we figured
that one axle had origins other than an Alpine. Then a buddy explained that
it was from another Rootes car and this was desirable if you had a matched
set. Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jan Eyerman" <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
To: "Whiteford Andy" <A.G.Whiteford@gcal.ac.uk>; "Alpine List"
<alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Re: other Rootes cars with Alpine subframe?]
> 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
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> Whiteford Andy <A.G.Whiteford@gcal.ac.uk> wrote:
> Whiteford Andy (that's ME!) wrote:
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> > Could somebody remind me which other "Audax A"
> > Rootes group car(s) have the same
> > engine subframe and front suspension geomentry as the Alpine ?
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> 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.....)
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> TIA
>
> Andy
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