Stacie:
I believe that Abingdon spares did have the double spare wheel carriers.
you might try them.
The Solid disk wheels were only used on the first 250 TDs made. Then they
went to the perforated wheels.
Cheers:
Skip............At 11:35 PM 7/16/97 UT, Stacie Short wrote:
>I am still in search of support info for TD Mk II racing cars. As unlikely
>that any TD was a "Race Car, " I have the support documents that assure us
>that our Mk II was raced in the '50s.
>
>I have original sales literature that lists,
> "Extra equipment
> Prices and supply through your dealer
>1. Chromium-plated external luggage rack.
>2. Chromium badge-bar and two mounting brackets with spot light if required.
>3. Radio concealed in glove box with aerial fitted to scuttle.
>4. Twin spare-wheel carrier and 6 in. rear tyres and wheel for competition
>purposes."
>
>I am wondering if anyone knows anything about the #4 item, competition
tyres
>and twin spare-wheel carrier. What tyre manufacturer and specs? Has anyone
>seen a double spare tyre carrier on a TD? What wheels might the 6" tyre be
>mounted on? Could this be the prupose for the ellusive solid disc wheel?
>
>Still seeking cloth covered spark plug and water lines. Any suggestions?
>Had no luck with the old magazines - but I just bet some vendor somewhere
will
>be able to help me. Suggestions for such likely vendors are open, too.
>
>Thanks, Stacie
>
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