Stu,
Don't rush. There's an excellent third option -- Bob Grunau of Grunau's
Garage <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>. A fellow NEMGTR member, Steve
Hess, who's doing the same conversion had this to say:
I bought everything from Bob Grunau in Canada who is well-respected. He just
shipped five wheels, Alfin drums, brakes (alfin are aluminum so I need
non-metallic shoes), and a spare tire mount. I will keep all the old stuff
in case the car needs to be brought back to factory specs one day.
Steve's delighted with what he received and the price was right.
>Bob Grunau
>150 Pinewood Trail,
>Mississauga, Ontario,
>Canada, L5G-2L1
>905-274-4136
>
The usual disclaimers apply, I'm just impressed with Grunau's work. He
makes the oil filter adapters and Alfin drums that you can also buy from
the boys out west for a lot more.
Bud Krueger
52TD
Stu Keen wrote:
>I am planning to convert my '51 MGTD to wire wheels. Although not standard,
>they were the most popular after market option after the TF came out. Those
>that I have seen converted look elegant.
>
>Question: I have compared cost of Conversion Kits plus 5 chrome 60 spoke
>Wheels from Moss and British Wire Wheels: Moss: $3595.95, British Wire
>Wheels: $2550. There is approx $1045 difference in cost. Does anyone know
>why? Are conversion kits available elsewhere?
>
>What skills are required in making the conversion or is it pretty much
>straight forward? Do the kits include EVERYTHING or are there bearings,
>seals, etc. required in addition? I'd be interested in hearing from anyone
>that has actually made the conversion and has recommendations.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Stu Keen
>1951 MGTD Mark II
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