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General Category => Race Cars and Motorsports => Topic started by: gramleth on June 04, 2014, 02:56:27 PM

Title: Rims for 1967 Lotus 51a?
Post by: gramleth on June 04, 2014, 02:56:27 PM
I have a great looking 1967 Lotus 51A.

I need some spare steel rims:

Rear - 13" x 5 1/2" with 4 1/4" BC (diameter for 4 bolts)
Front - 13" x 4 1/2"  with 3 3/4" BC (diameter for 4 bolts)

I think they were normally coming from Lotus Elans or Ford Cortinas.

Please let me know if you have any leads for me.
1967Lotus51A.jpg
Title: Re: Rims for 1967 Lotus 51A
Post by: Moderator on June 04, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
I adore all those early Formula Fords!  

The world needs a new racing class like what FF used to be in those early years. Who wouldn't want to go racing?

You're gonna post of photo of your car for us, aren't you?
Title: Re: Rims for 1967 Lotus 51A
Post by: gramleth on June 04, 2014, 03:09:55 PM
Picture added to original post
Title: Re: Rims for 1967 Lotus 51a?
Post by: Preform Resources on June 21, 2014, 02:50:04 PM
Geir, try apex speed vintage and or FF forum for prospects.http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/index.php

Dave
Title: Re: Rims for 1967 Lotus 51a?
Post by: flyinlow on June 21, 2014, 08:26:20 PM
The front wheel dimensions are stock early spitfire wheel dimensions
Title: Re: Rims for 1967 Lotus 51a?
Post by: Preform Resources on June 22, 2014, 11:03:15 PM
As are the hubs , brakes and front uprights.
Title: Re: Rims for 1967 Lotus 51a?
Post by: Moderator on June 23, 2014, 12:56:58 AM
I think I recall hearing that Lotus specifically used British Ford wheels because Chapman had friends there.

Gord Leach is located a long way from anywhere, but he's the guy I'd phone.

Gord's contact info: http://www.winnipegwheelworks.com/regina_wheel_works

Gord's Formula Ford: http://www.britishracecar.com/GordLeach-Hawke-DL11.htm