Eric wrote:
> 26R's have something similar, again mag and again knock-on. They
> come in two different configurations. The early ones are sorta
> solid like a wobbly, but with linear ribs, and the late ones
> look somewhat similar to the 47 wheels. Their hubs are again
> unique, supposedly different from normal Elan k/o hubs.
Eric asked about the wheels on my 26R:
The rears are solid with a four lobe or "star" pattern, 6" rim,
casting number A26 G 001A and the fronts are the same except with a
"cut-out" cast between each lobe, 6" rim, casting number A26 G 001A-B.
They *look* to be the same as on Gil Nickel's car ('95 Monterey photo)
which was program listed as a 64 26 S1 #019. My car is a late '65
production S2 # 21. The 26R S2 parts book indicates that S2 cars were
fitted with 5 A26 G 001 pin-drive magnesium knock-ons. There is an
amendment to the FIA "Form of Recognition" filing with the Royal
Automobile Club dated 16 Nov 1964 that pictures and describes what
appears to be the same set as mine. The amendment adds these wheels to
the "Options" and indicates that they are 6" rim width and add 1 1/4"
track width front and rear. Can you elaborate on the "early" or "late"
wheels?
> Tony, or anyone else who might know, has anyone reproduced the 26R
> wheels yet? Maybe Tony Thompson?
Tony Thompson casts them in both magnesium and aluminum.
Cheers,
Tony
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