- 1. Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Furbish" <Barn.Owl@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 00:51:01 -0500
- Thanks to everyone that answered my 6 MGBGT questions on wiring! 2 more questions. Can I install a complete 1973 MGB roadster rear-end set-up onto my 1968 GT ?, what things do I need to do so it'll b
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00250.html (7,284 bytes)
- 2. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt \(T\)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:25:23 -0000
- Yes, they should both be tube-type. If you are changing between wires and steel wheels you will need to change the handbrake cable as well. Roadster rear brake cylinders are smaller diameter than GT
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00255.html (8,082 bytes)
- 3. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:24:16 -0800
- I have to say I am completely baffled by both of these questions... explanation, please. "Why?" would help, to start. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00260.html (7,668 bytes)
- 4. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Furbish" <Barn.Owl@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 18:38:34 -0500
- Hi Max, it was just a question. I have my answers I'm all set. Thanx to everyone for their input.
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00274.html (8,072 bytes)
- 5. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: MGBnutt@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 14:11:26 EST
- I'm intrigued by the Saab brake conversion you mentioned. Where can I find more information on the subject? Thanks, donny v 1978 MGB I have my answers I'm all set. Thanx to everyone for their input.
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00301.html (7,236 bytes)
- 6. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: "Dan Furbish" <Barn.Owl@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 14:39:43 -0500
- Hi Donny V, this looks like a SWEEEEEEET do it yourself project! http://www.theautoist.com/saab_disc_brakes.htm I found this link by surfing the web .
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00302.html (7,611 bytes)
- 7. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 13:14:28 -0800
- Begging the question, what is the benefit of rear disc brakes on an MGB? I think I could come up with a lot of ways to spend the time and money that might actually have some positive real-world effec
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00305.html (8,861 bytes)
- 8. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: MGBnutt@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 17:07:56 EST
- Yes, i was basically interested because discs are much less "fiddly" to maintain than drums. Disc brakes are theoretically self-adjusting and don't fill up with dust and rusty bits like drum brakes d
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00308.html (7,834 bytes)
- 9. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 23:31:38 +1030
- Well, I can tell you why I am going rear discs, and it is a pretty sad answer too. It is purely because I got offered a great deal (being a GREAT deal) on the LSD that I was after... it just happens
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00322.html (8,571 bytes)
- 10. Re: Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 11:40:26 -0800
- Ah, on the race track I think the benefits would indeed be tangible... and the parking brake is more of a non-issue. I am a little surprised that your race group allows this modification. -- Max Heim
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00325.html (9,372 bytes)
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