Posted by: monstermoo - 10 October 2011 17:47:37
To get our '60 through the MOT he needed new front tyres. So, we waved goodbye to the worn Firestone's and replaced them with some nice Continentals (165/80/15). But because the car still has the CB dropped spindles fitted up front, the tyres are now rubbing the arches due to the increased track and taller profile (the Firestones were very small). So, I'm thinking they have got to go and some original spindles put back in their place. Can anyone tell me where I can get a set of these, or contact me if they have any they would be happy to part with? Thanks Steve

Posted by: GKL 7 - 10 October 2011 17:51:51
There's a good chance someone wanting a set of dropped spindles would do you a swop for their originals.Probably with cash your way.Worth putting an Ad up,Vzi is the best bet.Because we don't like lowered cars around here:wink:

Posted by: six-o-one - 10 October 2011 18:08:37
Or try an ad on www.restowagenuk.com - they'll snap you're arm off for a swap! ...and probably try and convince you to leave it lowered too while you're there! :roll:

Posted by: monstermoo - 20 October 2011 13:49:19
OK, I've got two people offering to sell me their spindles and I have seen photographs for both. One is from a '62 Cali car and the other a '61 South African bug. They look different to each other though - the Cali car shows straight spindles, while the one's from the SA car look tapered. Not sure why they are different? Any ideas? Can anyone tell me what's right for our UK '60 car? Thanks