Lou, I thought that it was the series V or VI Minx's that the Alpine/Tiger
people were looking for to do the switch in order to lower the front end. I
had thought about trying it on my Alpine but hadn't found a later series
Minx being parted out. Are you saying that it is the 15" wheeled cars
rather than the 13"? That would be great, cause I have an extra '59 Husky
cross member that I could use. Thanks for the tip Lou!
Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis & Laila" <bwana@c2i2.com>
To: "Jan Eyerman" <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; "Whiteford Andy"
<A.G.Whiteford@gcal.ac.uk>; "Alpine List" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Re: other Rootes cars with Alpine subframe?]
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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