Dan,
I agree with the others. I'd go for the "trick" knock-off MiniLite replicas.
Unfortunately, I also agree they are prohibitively expensive. Moss sells them
for $299.95 each ($1199.80) Victoria British has them at $1099.95 for a set of
4 and The Proper MG is the cheapest at $959.80 a set.
OK, now I'm no expert, but to convert to disc wheels it looks like you will at
least need 2 new rear hubs ($120 ea. from Moss), plus 2 new front hubs ($130
ea. from VB), plus 16 studs ($64), 16 lug nuts ($32), 2 front grease caps
($20). Oh, and while you have it all apart you might as well do the front and
rear wheel bearings too (about $45).
Anyway, I'm up to approx. $661, not counting shipping and your labor. So,
unless you are getting those MiniLites for less than $50 a piece you're going
to be out around $800 for your conversion.
However, like I said, I'm no expert. Maybe I'm way off on this and other more
knowledgeable listers may have better advice and suggestions. Here's one more
thought for you: Why not buy and resell those MiniLites (eBay?) and use the
money towards the knock-offs? Way cool!
Donny V
1978 MGB
In a message dated 3/21/2004 6:52:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,
SteveDevine@rcn.com writes:
>
>
> They make minilights that lock on to your splines just like your wires Dan!
> Thats the good news!
>
> The bad new is there more expensive!
>
> Mike naduea just bought some, give him a call and find out what he paid!
>
> Good luck it will graet fun to see you in my rear view mirror!
>
> Steve D
>
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > My 1968 MGBGT is stored in my sisters garage cross town, so I haven't even
> looked at for a while. My
> > plan at this point in time is to get it on the road this summer. It needs
> at least 20 this and that's
> > done to it to get it rolling, but 1 thing I've been wanting to do for a
> long time is (just because " I
> > want to do it") put 4 mag mini-lites on it.
> > Please tell me what I MUST do to the front hub assembly to convert from
> wire wheels to mini-lites.
> >
> > Thanks for your time on this.
> >
> > Dan 68 MGB GT
> > Massachusetts, MA
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