View Single Post
Old 01-22-08, 09:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
simonjrwinter's Avatar
simonjrwinter
serial GT40 owner
United Kingdom
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Essex, UK
GT40: GTD
Posts: 1,785
Rep Power: 24 simonjrwinter is just really nice
GTD rear upright conversion

The rear GTD uprights I have, were originally made for drum brakes (see first pic)
I've obtained a rear disc setup from a MK 3 granada and am trying to see about adapting the rear uprights to fit the discs.
After removing the drum assembly, I found a plate with a 70mm hole (approx) welded over the main body of the upright. The main part of the upright has an 82mm hole in it, suitable for the flange on the base of the hub to fit inside. I think I should replace the 5mm steel I removed with a section of plate to re-strengthen the upright and to give the bolts holding the hub in place something to "bite" on. I think however, before I go any further, I should get some "cosworth" hubs, as the "ears" for the calipers, stick out further and mean I won't have to chop away at the fabric of the upright.
All the welding will be done by a competent welder friend of mine who builds chassis and race cars, so if there are any structural issues, he will put me right. I'm just asking if anyone else has converted their hubs and if there's anything else I should take into consideration. Any advice much appreciated.

Simon
Attached Images
File Type: jpg upright-1.jpg (48.8 KB, 145 views)
File Type: jpg upright-2.jpg (47.6 KB, 146 views)
File Type: jpg upright-5.jpg (52.2 KB, 147 views)
__________________
GTD with Southern GT rear end. Lowered engine and gearbox. 302, R21T gearbox with LSD.
simonjrwinter is offline   Reply With Quote