[Alpines] [Tigers] Drop Spindles

[Marc James Small]

At 08:49 PM 12/17/2009, Jim wrote:

 >The dropped spindles can be had from a Hillman Minx ( series V & VI ),
 >Singer Gazelle ( series V & VI ) and Sunbeam Rapier (series IV & V ) that
 >were produced from late '63 to '67 . From what I've been told,  they only
 >came on cars sold in the U.K. , Australia and New Zealand although I've
come
 >across a few rare others...
 >They have the stub axle located exactly 7/8" higher than Alpine/Tiger
 >spindles which effectively lowers the car the same amount. I have 3 sets
 >that I've acquired over the years at no small expense. One set is for sale
 >at the right price...

Thank you.  But I have not the slightest idea of
what you are speaking.  What the hell is a "drop
axle"?  Is there anyone out there who can set
this out in Layman's Terms or who can provide a
drawing of what we are discussing.

I am a dimwit and I am at a loss.

Marc


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