Thanks, you have given me much food for thought...I already have done some
measuring of the wheel assemblies on both sides and have found them to be
equal; while the fit on my bonnet seems symmetrical, I'm not exactly sure
that the outer sections are of exact width, but I will check. I live in the
east bay area of San Francisco, CA about 30 minutes outside of the city, and
eventually plan to have the car looked at by a service/repair shop not too
far from me.
No panicking here, just heading back out to the garage with my tape measure...
Thanks again,
Doug
In a message dated 8/24/01 9:30:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Ankitterer@aol.com writes:
> Doug
>
> I hung onto your e-mail in the hope that someone more experienced than I
> would get back to you. Since that hasn't happened, thought I would try to
> get some more information and maybe try again to get something going.
>
> I do know that the wire wheels and disk brakes didn't come on the Bugeye,
> but
> the conversion is quite common. The conversion to disk brakes by the
> factory
> changes the front tread from 3'9.75" to 3'10.31"
>
> Some of the older shops can adjust camber on Sprites. It is adjustable by
> the use of tapered and forked wedges that go between the shock and the
> frame. Toe in is easy to adjust
>
> Advice is, look for physical differences between the left and right side
> parts. Might as well start with the tire and pay attention to whether they
> are the same size (don't laugh), and then go inward to wheels, axles, and
> so
> on. Something should show up that is different or asymetrical. Even new
> parts can be wrong.
>
> It would help to know generally where you are geographically. There must
> be
> some trustworthy vendors and listers near you.
>
> It would also help to know what you have for reference material. Even if
> it
> is just a Moss catalog, we can be sure we are taling about the same part.
>
> Don't Panic.
>
>
>
> Annice & Bob
> 1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise)
> 1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes)
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